Display Interfaces (VGA, DVI, HDMI, Display Port) Round Up (NCIX Tech Tips #84)

This episode Linus will walk through all the different video interfaces out there and what is the advantages for each of them.

[@boedhaspeaks]

I use a black cable, is that good?

[@75IFFY]

+boedhaspeaks WOW, i do too!!

[@darkbendover]

+boedhaspeaks i find your comment offensive. i believe african american cable is more culturally respective.

[@chriscasseday7707]

+dark bendover Well who wants to pick their own pixels?

[@luxzartheglorious]

@@chriscasseday7707 no no no you must use pixel neutral pixels

[@res1492]

I know this is an old video but i was using vga....will now be using dvi....Thanks for the help Linus

[@gargos25]

Don't do it! Contrary to what they say, VGA is still better, unless you need audio or resolutions, which VGA just doesn't do.

[@yvonnadeau2331]

I wish ALL videos where as detailed as THIS one. Good job Linus.!

[@busterxiv14]

Thanks for the lesson Linus. I was using an adapter of a dvi-i to an AVG. I Just switched after this video and I wish I did this a lot sooner. I am now using an HDMI to mini HDMI cable. SOOO much better image quality. Thanks again your videos are very informative.

[@tarvopajus]

I'm running VGA with my new monitor at 60 Hz and fullHD. Planning to switch it with DVI or HDMI.

[@Cthulhu91]

Welcome in 2014

[@aye_papi]

***** isn't it to?

[@tarvopajus]

Ajani Amedee Damn my monitor does not have hdmi. So it might not meant to run with it.

[@Cthulhu91]

tarvo smith I think it s time to change it

[@saidas108]

***** More like "welcome to 2000". :)

[@darviniusb]

I still have not seen any example of the difference between vga and dvi and hdmi or dp regarding image quality. I do graphics and advertising for print, tv, internet and advanced color correction and all kind of graphics for many years and my eyes are trayned so i can notice really small changes in hue, brightness, contrast, gamma and so on but i failed to notice the difference between dvi and vga,hdmi,dp on standard 1680 or even HD resolution on a proper calibrated monitor. I'm using 3 monitors, one Eizo 22", dell 22. and one Lg led tv ( so i cover 3 types of image displays, proper high end calibrated ones, standard average monitors and standard tv's) and i have tested all connections, display port, dvi, hdmi and so on and all types of conversions. Conclusiion is, if u proper calibrate a monitor ,vga, dvi, hdmi, dp, make no difference unless you go above HD res of course. The most important thing is not the connection but first thing one should do after buying a new monitor is to calibrate the monitor!

[@pat151uk]

I just stated it as a comment, but DVI, HDMI & Display port have copy protection, which VGA does not. But if you don't use it to watch movies you should be ok!

[@brettlazaruk5062]

I've always used VGA for my monitor because it's what I always had around. finally I was building my own computer (my first time) I was trying to figure out what's the difference. your video was the best describing all three vs written infob on the net. now I will be using either HDMI or a Display Port. Thanks so much!

[@KarnKaul]

Virtually assembling a PC for the first time, this was REALLY helpful! Thanks :)

[@numnuts1666]

So is display port better than DVI, Or is it pretty much the same...?

[@shakir_ahmad]

6 years ago, he stated VGA as outdated interface.. And now, I'm still using this.. It's 2017 :(

[@myguitardidyermom212]

I used VGA until October 2020AD we out here fam

[@Bran-hw1fh]

Yeah I Just Got A New GPU with only DVI and DisplayPort and had to get a cable and saw absolutely no difference

[@PeiyushSharma]

hi I'm using VGA & HDMI both as i am using dual display, i was searching for the more details about the DVI n saw ur video it was very informative and useful i never tried DVI but now after watching ur video I'm definitely going to switch VGA to DVI Thanks

[@jdporter08]

Using HDMI from my laptop to my external monitor. After a little research, I discovered you can use multiple screens with the same Display Port, so in the future I will probably switch to DP. Awesome video, very informative. Thanks!

[@pcman500]

I've been using dvi single for almost 12 years and since a couple of months ago i bought a dual-link version to support the higher 144hz that my new monitor is going to use. But now i have seen the display port and came to my senses, i want to purchase a displayport cable. For my ps3 i use a high-speed hdmi 1.4. Btw Linus, you are wrong...Everybody should care about this video because i still see people complaining the can't use more than 60hz while they use a VGA cable.

[@Anarose356]

Had to explain it to someone that the reason his new monitor didn't work in 144hz mode was because he was using a DVI instead of a Displayport cable.

[@ZZZxRv]

Lol its 2014 and i am still using VGA.

[@anishtiwarekar2363]

I bought Nvidia GTX 970 and still a VGA user!! :P

[@willford7717]

Anish Tiwarekar What one did you get? I'm about to order MSI's one and i couldn't find that it even had a VGA input on it. Ordered a new monitor because my old one literally only has VGA lol

[@ZZZxRv]

Will Ford He tried to say that he has a 970 and there is a VGA user existing in the world. So he doesnt mean he is using VGA.

[@willford7717]

Darude - Sandstorm Oh, alright. Thanks

[@anishtiwarekar2363]

Will Ford​ I have Zotac GTX 970 and it doesn't have VGA connection...I think none of the GTX 970 have. Instead they gave an Dvi to VGA convertor with it! I advice you to see Zotac GTX 970(Standard not AMP or Omega) unboxing video...You will see the convertor that I am talking about!​

[@Kolepto]

I love this channel :D I started with a VGA with a DVI converter, to an HDMI with a mini-HDMI attachment into my Graphics card.

[@aperson2020]

Great video summary of all the video output lingo for us folks who were geeks once and now getting old :-)

[@kevgh3869]

I'm using a red cable a yellow cable and a white cable. Three round cables must be better than one of you fancy square ones.

[@paulfrischknecht3999]

Only need yellow

[@TheTwistedbeaver]

informative!

[@TheTwistedbeaver]

oh... and I'm using triple VGA outputs (3 monitors, each at a relatively low resolution (1280*1024)) offers me a good enough quality for what I need but the point about using HIGH quality VGA cables is completely true. you can still pick up some decent quality ones for a reasonable price. and a GOOD VGA cable is probably about the same as an average DVI cable anyways.

[@DanielDTUBWeinberger]

TheTwistedbeaver im trying to get a setup like that but im missing cables xD

[@edwinwilkerson6051]

thank you for being articulate with your speech (I could understand what you're saying) and being very informative,

[@Tall_Order]

For a while I was using a vga-to-dvi adapter that came with an old nvidia card I had, but recently I got my hands on a dvi cable, and since my monitor has a port for one, I went ahead and switched. That's the whole reason I even stumbled upon this video, because I wanted to know more about the differences. :) One thing I noticed even with the adapter I used before which was improved over vga, was the fact my bios and linux grub menu were fitting more text on the screen than vga did.

[@Smaster1755]

lol he talked about how dvi converts to vga easily twice.

[@xELCHEETOx]

I use VGA, I don't really see anything wrong, it looks good on my monitor.

[@alekzandaaaaaaa]

same

[@alekzandaaaaaaa]

+Nicholas Nessen xD

[@manicmedicNZ]

Changed from HDMI to DVI to meet industry standard after watching this video. Thanks

[@jackmayor4905]

look at how far linus tech tips has come so proud

[@DannyMac4D]

VGA thinking about DVI D now

[@BrianVande]

I'm thinking about HDMI to DVI converter...

[@BrianVande]

***** My laptop doesn't have a dvi port...

[@jasonchristopheruy80]

its 2015 im still using vga

[@johnsommojr8677]

DVI is what I use and will continue to use. The only VGA connection used in my home is from my wife's laptop to connect to our TV. But we do not do that often. I might try the DVI to HDMI cable to connect my super computer to my TV. Thanks for that tip. I would love to see how Diablo 3 looks on a 55 inch screen. I have been watching your KZbin videos for a long time and I find them the most useful out there.

[@EmmaBroadleaf]

Good job 2010 Linus, you're always somehow still topical. It's 2020 and we're still using an unholy mixture of Mini-DVI to DVI, Mini DisplayPort to VGA, Mini DisplayPort to HDMI, and DisplayPort to HDMI here.

[@nicholasdowler210]

2016 VGA all the way

[@fsg9277]

2017 VGA

[@BboyKeny]

Scart is the only cable for me

[@pasonspro6730]

2018 VGA

[@dreamgod4070]

2019 VGA all the way

[@vasiliskoilias3851]

2019 VGA all the way

[@P5BDeluxeWiFi]

My VGA CRT 2048x1536 @ 75hz monitor has better image quality than a 1440p LCD where everything looks like Lego it's so blocky and omfg scaled resolutions ,EVERY resolution on a CRT is "native". Sadly for me I'm stuck at a lowly 1920x1200 as my card has no analogue and DAC's in DP to VGA converters dont seem to go over 180hz (at a reasonable price at least). I should have bought a 780ti instead... The Apple mini-dp to vga dongles claim to have a 240hz(?) DAC but thats mini-dp... so the technology exists but not in the package I need.

[@BenRSilva]

Just get a new monitor....

[@DrLamb13371]

CRT's for the win!

[@DrLamb13371]

CRT's for the win!

[@Pupp3tM4st3r]

Lol, every single time I look for a review or an explanation of something there is already a video of Linus doing it

[@robertjeansourdot5076]

yes , good tips, planning to go for the dvi connexion now, thanks

[@Ayalarunescape]

I'm using magic because I'm a wizard

[@ksonsouchou]

So, you are 30 but still a virgin ?

[@TheMrsomedude456]

Linus why you so young ;) Not a pedo btw :P

[@BaldMancTwat]

the fuck

[@pizzamana]

hmm

[@inadaizz]

It doesn't matter what hardware question I input to YT its always Linus who pops up.

[@gentlemantom9658]

Just got my first gaming pc and was baffled when my graphics card had no HDMI socket! Now I know DVI is just as good, a trip to the shop is all I need and I'm golden. Thank you for the video :)

[@KurtFlanigan]

Haha this was 6 years ago and i still use vga lol

[@edz581]

Do you also thing it looks better than HDMI?

[@justinnitsuj7041]

gtx970 and vga samsung from '04....even then it was on sale cheap as vga was being phased out back then...the gtx 970 did not come with a dvi to vga adapter....but using one is still supported.

[@thomasd1680]

2015 using a VGA!!!!

[@danielbrown5424]

+Thomas D Bruh x_x"

[@yoonkim5505]

It's near 2015 as i post this, and I hookup my computer to the 1080p LG 40 inch TV. I tried to first hook up using the HDMI, but the colors and the image came out very terrible, so I hooked it up using the DVI with VGA adapter and the display came out to my likings. I would love to try the displayport, but both TV, and the graphic card I have has no connectivity for such kind. Perhaps if i bought the latest sets of TV or the graphic card, maybe I'll experience the difference. Thank you once again for the awesome video about this. I actually cared about this segment of the video.

[@PsychoticSashimiS]

DUDE this helped me so much xD i was like "why dont any of the monitors have HDMI????? now i cant use my hd computer!!!!" but now i know what DVI is and i can finally switch from a TV w/ horrible refresh rate to a decent monitor :)

[@jonathanmadison12]

I still use VGA lol

[@CB-od5dy]

Same, 1280 x 1024 @75Hz good enough for me.

[@jonathanmadison12]

corey baker I'm running 1920x1080 @60 Hz, VGA is the only port it has on there besides HDMI, and for some reason HDMI won't run the res above 1280x720... Not really having many issues, but it do get what appears to be screen tearing if I look really close. I am getting a new monitor eventually.

[@dannygallegos1362]

my vga monitor is 1366x768 @60 Hz but i have never used anything better so it is crystal clear to me :)

[@CB-od5dy]

Are you getting screen tearing ingame?

[@jonathanmadison12]

corey baker Not noticeably when I cap my framerate to the refresh rate. If I look closely I can see it though.

[@MrExterminator123]

Thank you, linus!!! i didnt know what was the difference between dvi and dual dvi :)

[@budabead]

Thanks for the video, great tutorial display! I actually just have got my hands on a huge upgrade to my trusty ol' LG but never previously used DVI before just simply did not have a single bit of clue how or why it's different, so once again -- thanks a lot! :)

[@tracuks]

Hi linus. You made some things clearer to me about DVI-D Dual link, thanks for that! Using now HDMI to DVI-D Dual link cable. I personally like HDMI 1.4, it is simple, high quality.. Keep up the good work! :)

[@crimsonfancy]

Great stuff. Thanks for explaining so well. Subscribed. I'm here to decide which I need to use for my gaming rig. I have a new BenQ gaming monitor, and from 980 GTX. I'm offered hdmi, vga, or dvi. I'll try DVI and HDMI now as I'm only using one display. When I dig out my older samsung display, I'll test again. Thanks again.

[@MarkoNara]

COLOR DEPTH QUESTION: I just bought a IPS Monitor (Viewsonic VP2770 - QHD) to visualize the 99% sRGB spectrum for graphic design and photography aplications. also got a nice golden DVI Dual Link cable (that looks high quality, and feels solid.) Do I need to switch to Display Port (VP2770 suports Display port) to get better color accuracy and depth?

[@MrDreadfu1]

Subd! Thank you for this informative video! I use 2xdvi and 1xhdmi I was trying to decide on getting an HDMi-dvi adapter but as you just stated they're both the same.

[@DeZStudios]

HDMI dual output at 1920x1080 running wonderfully and no plans to change.

[@getshanemort]

Thought to add would have been great to hear about sound support for HDMI. I use VGA in my conference centre, only fitted out last year but its a sure thing when it comes to getting laptops connected.

[@ElGattoPT]

The difference between dvi-i and dvi-d is that the "d" variant has the cross-shaped pin arrangement that is necessary to use a vga adapter. That aside, the dvi ports are identical so feel free to use the other dvi port on your gpu. As for the Extend problem, try to select it using the dvi port. If that doesn't work, check the multi-monitor options on the nvidia control panel.

[@PauloParreira]

Saw your Asus PA24 review and just bought it as 2nd monitor of my iMac for photo editing connected mini display port to display port .

[@TheAgaeti]

Currently HDMI. Gonna go for DVI most definitely! Thanks

[@hectorvillasano]

exactly what i was looking for thanks!

[@joemolnar64]

At the moment I am using a mini displayport to HDMI cable. Works ok. I still get surround sound audio across the cable as well. Only problem is an occasional black screen when the computer is switching resolution. Att+Tabing out and back usually fixes this.

[@kingkid15]

I am using an HDMI cable to connect my mid-tower desktop to a projector that projects up to 65" onto my screen on the far wall. When the tower is not hooked up to said projector, I use an HDMI to DVI on my 20" 1600x900 HP monitor. when I plug my laptops into said 20" screen, I have to use a VGA adapter/VGA adapter. This video has made me consider picking up a Thunderbolt to HDMI Port adapter to replace my current Thunderbolt to VGA adapter.

[@mjarc1]

Yupp... After this video migrating from VGA to DVI. I had no clue I had DVI in my monitor. Thank a lot

[@tomaskoubek5828]

Thanks dude another bug out of my head :)) I had VGA and I just bought HDMI and I wanted to know if I did best ... thanks again for the video ;)

[@skdkim]

I've had dvi this whole time but I've been using VGA. Gonna switch immediately!

[@TylerLarew]

Currently using a VGA cable with a DVI to VGA converter on my graphics card. My current LCD display is VGA only, however I plan on getting a nice new display soon that supports both VGA and DVI so then I can just use DVI.

[@milanmenezes]

Right now using HDMI but planning to go for Dual Link DVI.

[@rubikfan1]

it is a normal cable yes, it is very very common (and cheap) mostly used for laptop to 2nd monitor. you can buy at any computer store, or online. i just bought one for only €15.00. a dual link dvi-hdmi is maby a little bit more

[@anilnuruyt]

This channel is awsome.

[@AgnaRock23]

now using vga, changing to dvi -> pc, hdmi -> monitor. wondering if I could see the digital difference. Nice explanation

[@SoulDragonWithFlow]

I am on a mid-range laptop at the mo with full HD and a dedicated graphics card, or be it a reasonably low end one. I however will soon be getting a high end desktop custom rig and will be using display port for the simple reason it is one cable that has both FullHD video and audio, and is really the only current connector that is in any way 4K ready , although I think they are working on HDMI2.0 which is interesting as the latest HDMI can also support ethernet natively

[@Optemas]

depends on a lot of things (mostly Hardware side : Moniter Panel, Chip and VGA card ) but to be on safe side i would say Dual Link DVi or (Better yet) Display Port.

[@C0nv3rsE]

i bought my 24'monitor and it came with a vga cable, but after this ill surely go for the dvi, btw ive researched a bit for its price and ive seen some costs lower and some higher, what are the difference ??? (about dvi i talk about)

[@greer91]

Dual-Link DVI, was just curious if going out and buy a display port cable is worth it my monitor and video card both have a display port on them.

[@Video247]

Hi NCIXcom. I'm a big fan of your videos. And all videos are very helpful. But I want to ask you that if I connect a DVI adapter to VGA monitor (means that if i buy a dvi to vga adapter and then I plug in the vga cable to the adapter and the other end of the cable to the monitor), What will the signals be, digital or analog ? What will the resolution ?

[@colonel2785]

Please recommend a connector that will allow me to connect the DVI output on my computer to the HDMI input on my 65 flat screen TV also a hook-up cable. The distance between both is about 15 feet.

[@zlicker6088]

Oh man that feel when i still use VGA. Still rocking a monitor from 2005. Havent had the money to get a new monitor to change to DVI

[@201redlight]

i'm using a dvi and wanted to know if there is a difference between dvi and hdmi in performance but in turns out to be the same as i figured out in the video . thank you

[@TommyJJ12]

Thanks for the video, I was just talked out of a good cheaper DVI monitor and pitched the higher end HDMI version because "the pitcure quality is twice as good".

[@Dysphoricsmile]

DP on my G-sync 1440p 27" Acer for gaming, HDMI to my Vizio 51" 1080p TV - I run cable into my PC and to either TV/Monitor as I want, and have free DVR capabilities (Comcast charges extra for a DVR box!) - also I can easily control everything from anywhere. Obviously I sit at my desk for gaming on my 1440 monitor, but for video/TV I can control any TV setting, as well as access my 300+ hours of digital videos from my couch or bed and watch it all on my Vizio. I also have my kickass stereo plugged directly into the digital out from my PC, CRYSTAL audio, with a Sharp 1-bit digital receiver 120 watt/channel to 4 bookshelf speakers with 40hz-24khz response and a 350w powered 8" sub that goes down to 22hz. My PC does EVERYTHING - and of does it ALL perfectly! I REALLY do not get why more people don't ditch consoles and DVR boxes for a fully integrated PC setup like mine. Any SandyBridge CPU with even just one GTX 760 will game anything at 1080p perfectly well at 60+ fps and high to max settings as well as link to a TV/second monitor for video uses, or if you are a REAL couch gaming die-hard, just buy a wireless controller of your liking, sit back, and game at REAL 1080p with AGGRESSIVE image quality settings and better aniso and anti-alaising!

[@TheChive300]

Currently using DVI-D. Not planning to change anytime soon.

[@Ensarda]

The Standard HDMI and DP (Display Port) both output sound, one set up and running all you need to do is go to your playback devices and select the relevant output you wish to use (Usually puts the name of the device to make it easier aka LG TV)

[@slaky12]

Almost 2016 and I still use VGA ... i feel special :3

[@h76548]

Thank you, so much!😔 i needed this😁

[@Martian-df8bv]

I'm using a DVI but want to know if Dual Link DVI would be good for 2 or more displays or if I should just use a Display Port and daisy chain

[@De50lat0r]

i use HDMI as my laptop only has HDMI or VGA for a second screen output. looking at buying a pc now and was going to buy a monitor with HDMI but i might now settle for a cheaper one of the same size which has DVI (no HDMI) because of what was said in the video :)

[@crossroads900]

Good channel thanks for the info. Question: Not sure if this was covered and I just didn't grasp it...Almost all new video cards you upgrade to are running multiple Display Ports (DP) and only single DVI / HDMI. I've upgraded my video card and have been running multiple (3) displays. My monitors only support VGA, DVI, and HDMI. Which is better to run input to for gaming, Display Port to DVI or HDMI? Thanks in advance for help :)

[@fedoruskov]

Check out Linux tech tips

[@fucheduck]

I am using HDMI because I had no idea about refresh problems and my monitor is only capable of 60hz regardless in 1920 x 1080 but I am getting a new one from Asus that supports 144hz with an Dual link DVI but am wondering if nVidia's GeForce GTX 780 Ti supports dual link or only single link?

[@0000kris0000]

I think this video has helped me a lot, thank you! I just bought an Acer S236HL monitor which for some reason would shrink the viewable screen when at highest resolution. But now that I know you can get a DVI to HDMI adapter, it should fix that and still leave my VGA socket to use with my old monitor as a dual monitor! :-D

[@GroundHawkX]

I use 3 monitors at the same time, VGA, HDMI and USB all through gold cabling. Don't feel a need to change it because it's nice having such a flexible card built in and everything runs at an amazing quality with frame rates topping out at 343 fps. And this is on a 2012 Toshiba Satellite with no modifications.

[@Liam370]

I have 2 monitors connected to my Laptop. One is using VGA as that's the only input it has, the other is using DVI, but I have a converter in the middle that takes the HDMI out signal from my laptop and sends it though the DVI cable. Best AUD$1.10 i've spent so far.

[@Xanifur]

I use a HDMI 24" smart TV for my main and an analogue 22" LCD monitor via DVI for my 2nd monitor.

[@Celis.C]

Using VGA since I've been using that since I had this LCD monitor (4-5 years old) - it shipped with a VGA cable and a VGA/DVI convertor. I'm a bit disappointed about that cable now, since this monitor might be old, but also has both DVI and HDMI outputs. With a new pc coming next week, I'm definitely changing it. Just pondering between DVI/HDMI by checking the prices at local stores and webshops (which is why I'm here). Availability and prices seem very random, with HDMI slightly easier and cheaper to purchase.

[@jacobcarpenter9454]

i just got a brand new ASUS pb238q in the mail today and am using an r9 270x from MSI to drive it through Display Port, looks amazing!

[@VoxelGamingChannel]

With dvi, can you use a dual link out put from the video card, with a single link input on a monitor?

[@UNTrider2010]

Using a combination of both DVI and VGA. Plan on switching to display port to dvi.

[@Techkey1]

HDMI always because of high quality video and audio, and it is the standard for multiple peripherals. I have a dual display setup-37" and a 19" on my desk. (I have a big desk). Audio to both displays, lovin it.

[@leahsdreams]

I'm buying a Asus Sabertooth Z87 and I'm assuming it's phasing out the use of DVI in back I/O ports. If I have any issues with my GPU I'll need to connect to my monitor via HDMI. It'll be nice not to deal with the bulky cables.

[@RickeyShortt]

I want to get one of the new Asus Chromeboxes that are coming out and connect it to my two or three year old Asus 23" monitor. The monitor has VGA and DVI inputs. The box has HDMI and DisplayPort outputs. Sounds like a HDMI to DVI cable is all I need and it should work just fine. Correct?

[@mouldyzombie3302]

currently using vga, but have just bought a new monitor that has vga hdmi and displayport, graphics card also has all the slot which would be the best lead for gaming?

[@TioDave]

DVI-D, DVI-D, VGA I planned on changing to HDMI for the VGA. The GTX 780 is normal HDMI where my old video card was mini HDMI. I don't have an extra HDMI cable.

[@MrBOBOCHOCHO]

my question is can I use a converter to plug a dvi cable to the vga port on my laptop and still get the same quality as dvi without using my hdmi port. will a vga port (w/converter) still output the same res to a dvi cable as a dvi port would

[@Sparky400]

are you sure your right with display port? i have converted to hdmi and dvi with out effort and as far as i can tell my adapters dont have converters. the only problem i have ever had is with a 2009 mac mini which is early display port and needs apples (i think active adapter which gets power from the port not usb) but a non active adapter i fined works fine with newer display ports

[@BubbaT1354]

I am using VGA right now at 60 Hz and full 1080p. Planning on switching to DVI with my new EVGA GeForce GTX 660 FTW w/ EVGA ACX Cooler. And after this video I am switching big time. I didn't know just one cord could change everything that much.

[@unthinkable90ify]

So iam buying 2x titan black for SLI , and asus PB278Q 2560 x 1440 , how should i connect the VGA to the screen ? Dual link DVI or HDMI like high end one , and which card i should connect to the screen or both of them at the same time ?

[@AnimekaiZone]

I want connect 2 monitors,i have DP, hdmi,vga and dvi-d, can i connect dp and hdmi at same time? because dvi and hdmi it won't allow me do it, it disable both video monitors, just dvi or hdmi at one time, did DP can stay on with an hdmi output, or it will be the same problem as dvi hdmi?

[@gpadepedro]

thanks man. very helpful.