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Old 02-08-2008
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Default VGA or DVI?

I just got my first new computer in seven years. It is an Intel Quad 2.4, 3Gig Ram, Geforce 8800GT. Dell 22" ultrasharp.
I have the option for DVI or VGA. Which would be the best for TV and games?
What is the difference?
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Default Re: VGA or DVI?

Welcome to PCHF Crash812,

DVI vs. VGA, go DVI. DVI is an all-digital, high-quality interface, which provides much higher definition on the monitor than VGA would. VGA is an aging monitor standard, since it's analog, somewhat low-quality, and must be converted from a digital signal, to an analog one to pass through the cable, and back to a digital signal once it reaches the monitor. Since you have the option, I would go DVI to get a crisper picture from your computer. I'm actually about to upgrade my LCD monitor to one that has DVI, since mine only has VGA.

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