HDMI vs SVGA

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  1. dave-o

    dave-o Member

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    I've recently got a HDTV hooked up to my computer.

    My GPU has SVGA and HDMI outputs, and i have tried both into my new HDTV. However, there doesn't seem to really be any difference between the two. Both have a maximum resolution of 1440 x 900, and there is no discernible quality difference.

    Should i really notice any difference with my PC hooked up via HDMI?
     
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    There is a difference. Get a black piece of paper and hold it next to the screen when connected to DVI and displaying an image with lots of black...you will notice that the black is almost a true black...just a tiny bit of shine to it. Then repeat the process with VGA and you will notice that the black is just a very dark grey. Most people will not notice the difference without this test or a side-by-side compairison...so long as a quality VGA cable is used...otherwise VGA gets interferance whenever a vacuum cleaner gets turned on.
     
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    OK thanks.

    I guess i will start to notice the difference when i play "darker" games.
     
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