DVI? or HDMI? (1080p)

[Bob_Barkerson]

So I'm finally wiring back up my 2nd monitor with a wall mount for my computer. However now I'm wondering which port should I use for the monitor.

The monitor has a DVI, HDMI, and VGA port. My GTX 1080 is only using the DVI port for the primary monitor, so there's no problem with available DVI port or HDMI port.

Which one is better?

[SundownKid]

It literally doesn't matter either way. I use HDMI currently, but it's just a more modern version of DVI that is smaller and easier to plug in.

[ferg]

HDMI can do audio with video DVI cannot. If you want the best results with your monitor. HDMI is better with more modern monitors

[Bob_Barkerson]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Fergieferg:

HDMI can do audio with video DVI cannot. If you want the best results with your monitor. HDMI is better with more modern monitors

I forgot to mention my monitor does not have built-in speakers.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Something "digital" is all that really matters. Forget VGA.

Początkowo opublikowane przez ShinTheKnight:

Początkowo opublikowane przez Fergieferg:

HDMI can do audio with video DVI cannot. If you want the best results with your monitor. HDMI is better with more modern monitors

I forgot to mention my monitor does not have built-in speakers.

Then it really doesn't matter, not at all.

[Azza ☠]

Either use Duel-link DVI-D cable or HDMI version 1.4 or higher cable.

Both are the same quality (Duel-Link over Single-Link DVI thou), depending on HDMI version (higher versions). HDMI just also carries audio to the monitor, which should be ignored and not used anyways. Monitor builtin speakers are utter rubbish.

[Bob_Barkerson]

I ended up using HDMI, simply because it was rather difficult to insert the larger, DVI cable to the back of the monitor with the new Vesa mount.

Thanks for your suggestions.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Display wall mounting > try and plug in whatever cables you want plugged it, before the mount. Let them hang down, then any extras tuck them away nicely without crimping them.

Its also another reason that, if you are going to do a wall mount of a Display, buy a display where the display connections point down...
https://pcmonitors.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/XL2420Z-ports.jpg
rather then facing out the rear of the display, towards the wall.

I dislike HDMI because there is no real way to secure those connections; they don't lock or click into place. They just fit "snug".

If the Display does have down-facing ports, then give the HDMI a little wiggle room, so a slight pull does not disconnect the HDMI and pull it out the socket. Or velcro the HDMI to another cable to help secure it better.

[_I_]

from worst to best for a monitor
vga -> dvi-a -> hdmi -> dvi-d -> dl-dvi-d -> dp

hdmi is a last resort, desogned to overscan

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Another reason I prefer DVI and DP; you plug them in and they work great.
No overscan, none of that. Only thing some might not realize with using DP, whenever you redo your Drivers, or the Display has changed, you may need to go into NVIDIA-CP and change the RGB mode from Limited to Full, otherwise the Gamma/Colors are bit dull when on Limited.

DP can handle Audio too. People are just more familiar with HDMI being an option because of TVs and Consoles; but that is also another reason I suggest if you only have limited room for Displays and you have PC, Consoles, etc... try to reserve the Displays HDMI for those things that "must" use that.

My main system I use 3x screens connected via DP
On each, the HDMI is freed up and I use those 3x HDMI for... XBO, PS4, Phone or Tablet. The one for Phone/Tablet is a Micro USB to HDMI Adapter Cable that stays plugged in on the Display-side for such needs.

[Azza ☠]

Początkowo opublikowane przez ShinTheKnight:

I ended up using HDMI, simply because it was rather difficult to insert the larger, DVI cable to the back of the monitor with the new Vesa mount.

Thanks for your suggestions.

That's fine. Check resolution and refresh rate is fully supported to what the monitor handles and then you are sorted. Enjoy your gaming!

It's not a major deal between them, specially if the HDMI cable is at least 1.3 or higher.

HDMI Version 1.3
- Higher speed similar to that of a DVI Duel-Link cable
- Deeper colour
- Boader colour space
- HD lossless audio formats support

HDMI Version 1.4
- Ethernet channel
- Audio return channel
- 3D support
- 4K support
- Expanded colour spaces support (for digital cameras)