"Augustus" wrote in message
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"Rob" wrote in message
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Hi,

I'm using a 9800XT card and have just purchased a Samsung 20" TFT monitor
(SM2032BW). The card has a DVI-I port and the monitor has a DVI-D port. I
know I need to purchase a DVI-D to DVI-D cable but my question is do I go
for single link or dual link?

From searching Google, I believe the dual link cable will allow me to
view very high resolutions. but I'm unsure if either my card or the
monitor has dual link capability. Neither AMD or Samsung websites mention
anything about single or dual link so I'm at a loss. Anyone out there
know which cable to go for?

This is a 1680x1050 monitor. A dual link DVI cable will allow you to see
the exact same resolution as a single link DVI cable. Zero resolution
difference. You'll see a difference with the VGA vs DVI hookup, but that's
it.

Cheers guys.

The monitor doesn't arrive until next week. Currys website doesn't mention
what cables are included so I'm presuming just the normal VGA with the DVI
being an optional extra. I asked in store today and they reckon it doesn't
come with the cable but couldn't say for sure (typical). If you look on
PCWorld website the DVI cable is stated as optional extra and Currys and
PCWorld are basically the same people. However according to reviews from
people who purchased their monitor from Ebuyer it does come with DVI cable,
so who knows. I may just bite the bullet and buy one anyway cos I want to
use it with DVI cable straight out the box.

I did a bit more digging and basically worked it out for myself. The card is
capable of res up to 2048 * 1536 and the monitors max res is 1680 * 1050.
Single link DVI is capable of 1600*1200 so this will suffice. Cheapest I've
found is £4.99 for 1M

http://www.techfocus.co.uk/HDMI-DVI-...les/TFAV07.htm

If you know of any preferences ie cheaper, gold plated etc then I'd
appreciate the heads up.

Rob


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