Vga.

lathbury · 24th October 2015, 20:22

I am looking to buy a new pc monitor as mine has packed up. All I see have VGA connectors, are these as good as HDMI, AVI as regards picture quality?. Thanks, John.

Essexphil · 24th October 2015, 20:30

I'm no expert but vga is a very old standard, would think hdmi is the way to go. Does your pc have a HDMI connector? There should be many hdmi connected monitors available - 208 listed on ebuyer.com
Many like this have both
http://www.ebuyer.com/703028-lg-22m4...onitor-22m47vq

Lancpudn · 24th October 2015, 20:35

DVI or HDMI. I use DVI on my monitor & the picture quality is superb.

lathbury · 24th October 2015, 20:44

Thanks for the replies, I will go shopping next week and see what is out there. John.

Avulon · 25th October 2015, 10:46

VGA - 'Video Graphics Array' is an analogue system
HDMI - 'High Definition Multimedia Interface' is a digital system
DVI - 'Digital Video Interface' is a digital system.

HDMI can carry video and Audio. DVI carries only video. (VGA only carries video). Conversion between HDMI to DVI and Vice versa is only a matter of a passive connector to adapt between the plugs (obviously stripping audio out if going from HDMI to DVI). Conversion between DVI or HDMI and VGA and vice versa is possible but requires an active convertor to convert between analogue and digital.

Which is best? The digital versions are usually preferred provided the source (i.e. your pc) has a digital output (either hdmi or DVI) There's no difference in picture quality between hdmi and dvi. VGA is an analogue signal that can degrade along the cable. If you have either dvi or hdmi on your pc then it doesn't matter which your monitor is (as long as you get any necessary plug convertor) - buy your monitor based on the other specs. I would caution against buying a VGA only monitor. (some do all three + composite +component + spdif).

lathbury · 29th October 2015, 16:53

Thanks everyone for the advice, I bought a monitor from e.bay, it has vga and dvi ports, I just need to tune it in now. Thanks again, John.

Vanbursta · 7th November 2015, 16:09

By VGA you probably mean D-Sub (A blue socket with 15 holes) that is newer than VGA, but is analogue as opposed to DVI (a white socket with some pins and some flat connectors) which is digital. You will get the best picture quality if you can connect with the white DVI connector, also DVI is self adjusting (actually it tells the PC the monitors capabilities). So if possible try to use the DVI connection.

lathbury · 7th November 2015, 19:13

Thanks for the reply, my pc has a blue vga port and a dvi port. I have gone from the dvi port on the monitor to hdmi on my pc. John.

24th October 2015, 20:22	#1
lathbury Posted a thing or two 75 Conn S.E. Cdt. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Merseyside Posts: 1,803 Thanks: 1,873 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts	Vga. I am looking to buy a new pc monitor as mine has packed up. All I see have VGA connectors, are these as good as HDMI, AVI as regards picture quality?. Thanks, John.

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Essexphil Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colchester Posts: 30 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 14 Posts	I'm no expert but vga is a very old standard, would think hdmi is the way to go. Does your pc have a HDMI connector? There should be many hdmi connected monitors available - 208 listed on ebuyer.com Many like this have both http://www.ebuyer.com/703028-lg-22m4...onitor-22m47vq Last edited by Essexphil; 24th October 2015 at 20:32.. Reason: Link added

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Lancpudn This is my second home MG ZS EV Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 15,703 Thanks: 4,591 Thanked 3,427 Times in 2,565 Posts	DVI or HDMI. I use DVI on my monitor & the picture quality is superb. __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto

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Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	VGA - 'Video Graphics Array' is an analogue system HDMI - 'High Definition Multimedia Interface' is a digital system DVI - 'Digital Video Interface' is a digital system. HDMI can carry video and Audio. DVI carries only video. (VGA only carries video). Conversion between HDMI to DVI and Vice versa is only a matter of a passive connector to adapt between the plugs (obviously stripping audio out if going from HDMI to DVI). Conversion between DVI or HDMI and VGA and vice versa is possible but requires an active convertor to convert between analogue and digital. Which is best? The digital versions are usually preferred provided the source (i.e. your pc) has a digital output (either hdmi or DVI) There's no difference in picture quality between hdmi and dvi. VGA is an analogue signal that can degrade along the cable. If you have either dvi or hdmi on your pc then it doesn't matter which your monitor is (as long as you get any necessary plug convertor) - buy your monitor based on the other specs. I would caution against buying a VGA only monitor. (some do all three + composite +component + spdif). __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

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Vanbursta Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 V6 Conn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stainton Grove Posts: 1,637 Thanks: 266 Thanked 406 Times in 257 Posts	By VGA you probably mean D-Sub (A blue socket with 15 holes) that is newer than VGA, but is analogue as opposed to DVI (a white socket with some pins and some flat connectors) which is digital. You will get the best picture quality if you can connect with the white DVI connector, also DVI is self adjusting (actually it tells the PC the monitors capabilities). So if possible try to use the DVI connection. __________________ I am NOT a number, I am 75

24th October 2015, 20:44	#4
lathbury Posted a thing or two 75 Conn S.E. Cdt. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Merseyside Posts: 1,803 Thanks: 1,873 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts	Thanks for the replies, I will go shopping next week and see what is out there. John.

29th October 2015, 16:53	#6
lathbury Posted a thing or two 75 Conn S.E. Cdt. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Merseyside Posts: 1,803 Thanks: 1,873 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts	Thanks everyone for the advice, I bought a monitor from e.bay, it has vga and dvi ports, I just need to tune it in now. Thanks again, John.

7th November 2015, 19:13	#8
lathbury Posted a thing or two 75 Conn S.E. Cdt. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Merseyside Posts: 1,803 Thanks: 1,873 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts	Thanks for the reply, my pc has a blue vga port and a dvi port. I have gone from the dvi port on the monitor to hdmi on my pc. John.