Dvi-hdmi adapter alternative

[sanosukeSG]

Hi guys,
I have been using a DVI cable with HDMI adapter for my display. Ths is because my monitor samsung syncmaster 2033 has only DVI input. My graphics card NVIDIA 9400GT has HDMI support but through DVI-HDMI adapter. I've had no problems with it until now but recently my adapter broke. so i went to the store and when i asked for adapter, the guy said it's out of stock. But he said instead of that i could use a DVI HDMI Cable which also does the same thing. But i wasn't convinced so i'm asking - Is it possible to use a DVI HDMI CABLE as an alternative for the Adapter? My graphics card has HDMI support through adapter.

[Blue_MiSfit]

Yes. The adapter does the same thing that the DVI -> HDMI cable does.

Both standards use TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling) for transmission of uncompressed video, and are essentially compatible.

I'd actually suggest a DVI -> HDMI cable, since this has less physical links than a DVI cable and a DVI -> HDMI adapter.

Derek

[sanosukeSG]

Yes. The adapter does the same thing that the DVI -> HDMI cable does.

Both standards use TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling) for transmission of uncompressed video, and are essentially compatible.

I'd actually suggest a DVI -> HDMI cable, since this has less physical links than a DVI cable and a DVI -> HDMI adapter.

Derek

Thank you so much derek. and sorry for the late reply.
Cheers and Merry christmas!

[Blue_MiSfit]

Happy Holidays, and welcome to doom9 :)

Derek