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    Is HDMI to DVI possible?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Rahul, Oct 14, 2008.

  1. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    I know of converters to have computers with DVI out connect to HDTV's via HDMI. But is the opposite possible?

    Most laptops I see with HDMI out are complemented only with VGA out for computer monitors. I am wondering if I could get a converter to use the HDMI port to output to a monitor with only DVI in. Would there be any loss in quality or any other issues?
     
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  2. Phil

    Phil Retired

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    Yes you can.

    I use a HDMI - DVI cable to connect my Z to a 22" LCD.

    You don't really need a converter, a cable is easier imo.
     
    Phil, Oct 14, 2008
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  3. awolfe63

    awolfe63 Newbie

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    It is trivial - you can get a cable online. You do lose HDMI audio however.
     
    awolfe63, Oct 14, 2008
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  4. ramgen

    ramgen -- Morgan Stanley --

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    DVI contains digital video output whereas HDMI contains both digital video and audio.

    When you do HDMI->DVI conversion, you extract the digital video and drop (ignore) the audio signals. When you do DVI->HDMI conversion, you only transfer the digital signals and leave the audio coneection in HDMI empty since there is no audio output on DVI.
     
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  5. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    No big deal, you can always get a separate audio cable. It`s how I do it, DVI for image, and a separate cable for audio...
     
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  6. Mr._Kubelwagen

    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    Mr._Kubelwagen, Oct 14, 2008
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