I can't seem to find a DVI-I extension cable locally, so before I order one online I'd like to see if anyone knows if it will be worth it.
I have an analog LCD monitor (Envision 17", which I think is great and only $500) that has a captive HD15 analog cable on it of only 4 foot. I need to get another 6 foot extension to reach the HTPC.
Is there a benefit, such as less susceptibility to RFI, to using a DVI-I to DVI-I extension and then plugging the HD15 adapter on the end of that ?
This would be as opposed to the more readily available solution of the adapter directly on the VE and a vanilla high quality VGA extension cable.
PS. [RANT] When I couldn't find a DVI-I extension at a local store, I got a Belkin "Gold Series" 6' VGA extension, supposedly good to 1600x1200. What a piece of junk !! My monitor flickered and jumped at all resolutions, even down to 800x600. Using other 6' cables and running the monitor through a manual VGA switchbox, it is perfect. So I know it is the Belkin cable and another maker's VGA extension will be fine. This piece of garbage was $26 at CompUSA ! Stay away from Belkin Gold Series.
I have an analog LCD monitor (Envision 17", which I think is great and only $500) that has a captive HD15 analog cable on it of only 4 foot. I need to get another 6 foot extension to reach the HTPC.
Is there a benefit, such as less susceptibility to RFI, to using a DVI-I to DVI-I extension and then plugging the HD15 adapter on the end of that ?
This would be as opposed to the more readily available solution of the adapter directly on the VE and a vanilla high quality VGA extension cable.
PS. [RANT] When I couldn't find a DVI-I extension at a local store, I got a Belkin "Gold Series" 6' VGA extension, supposedly good to 1600x1200. What a piece of junk !! My monitor flickered and jumped at all resolutions, even down to 800x600. Using other 6' cables and running the monitor through a manual VGA switchbox, it is perfect. So I know it is the Belkin cable and another maker's VGA extension will be fine. This piece of garbage was $26 at CompUSA ! Stay away from Belkin Gold Series.