Recommend DVI to HDMI or VGA connection

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Mccrew

Discussion Starter · Aug 7, 2009

Hello,

I am new to the forum and have just finished our HT. I am connecting a HTPC to the projector - I have DVI and VGA available on the video card. Which would you recommend - VGA to VGA on the projector or DVI to HDMI on the Projector? Distance ~ 25'.
Thanks!

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jackfish

· #2 · Aug 7, 2009

While DVI to HDMI adapter cables are more expensive than VGA cables, I would think you would get a better signal from your DVI output which is compatible with HDMI through such an adapter cable.

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tonyvdb

· #3 · Aug 7, 2009

I agree with Jay, Going with the DVI to HDMI is the best choice as you will have far less problems with the dreaded HDCP handshake.

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steiny93

· #4 · Nov 5, 2009

agreed, dvi to hdmi, i have the same setup in our theater and it works great
you can find very reasonable cables online, monoprice / bluejeans / pacificcable all come to mind

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Mccrew

Discussion Starter · #5 · Nov 16, 2009

Thanks, consensus is to use the DVI to HDMI.

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tonyvdb

· #6 · Nov 16, 2009

Since your in Canada it will be cheaper to simply get it from here Unless you can get it locally for about the same. I have the exact same cable and its very good quality 33' long You will pay more after shipping for the cables from the US due to boarder fees.

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Mike P.

· #7 · Nov 16, 2009

You can also try Cable Sales Canada:

http://www.cablesalescanada.com/

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Mccrew

Discussion Starter · #8 · Nov 23, 2009

Thanks for all the cable suggestions! I connected the DVI to HDMI on the Pj and it works great.
Purchased a DVI to HDMI connector and HDMI Cable locally.

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