HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA: Which cable should I use?

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ค. 2017
  • You'd think that connecting an LCD screen to your puter would be straight forward. You'd be wrong! It all gets pretty confusing.
    There are several types of connectors and cables, and it's difficult to know which one to use. Often, you can even use an adapter cable to connect one type of connector to another, like HDMI → DVI.
    This video is a summary of the various details of the most popular current cable types.
    In short:
    1. Go for HDMI if at all possible, especially for newer hi-res screens (2K+)
    2. If you have DVI, then use a DVI-D digital cable
    3. If you have a FullHD screen and puter with DVI on one and HDMI on the other, use a DVI → HDMI cable
    3. If you have a VGA connector on your screen only, and a DVI-I port on your puter, use a VGA cable with VGA → DVI adapter
    4. DisplayPort is fine, but far less popular even though it's as good (and even better in some ways) than HDMI
    Buy cables on Amazon (affiliate links):
    - HDMI to HDMI cable: amzn.to/3X2FmBG
    - DVI to DVI: amzn.to/3X1DJ6V
    - HDMI to DVI: amzn.to/42yVFqE
    - VGA to VGA: amzn.to/2uEmj4L
    - DVI to VGA adapter: amzn.to/2u4bR3h
    - DisplayPort to HDMI: amzn.to/2v3Q2Fq
    - Mini DisplayPort to HDMI: amzn.to/2uEJ9sY
    - DisplayPort to DisplayPort: amzn.to/3qFiiMS
    More techie tips: scottiestech.info
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  • @ScottiesTech
    @ScottiesTech  3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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    • @williammoon2959
      @williammoon2959 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope you don't mind me asking, but what is the name of the gpu you used in this video. I know it's broke, but I was just given one with the same port locations on it , but at some point the sticker was removed the card so I don't know what model it is. If you could tell me what yours is, that would help a ton.

    • @ThinkerOnTheBus
      @ThinkerOnTheBus 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not seeing a response to the other reply to ScottiesTech's comment, perhaps I should place this elsewhere, where it might be more likely to be seen by Scottie. Regardless, hey, Scottie, have you considered doing an addendum to this, or an updated video on this topic???

    • @ScottiesTech
      @ScottiesTech  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ThinkerOnTheBus Not so much has changed since I made this video... altho standards have improved and refresh rates have gone up, etc. I guess I really should add it to my To-Do list!

    • @ScottiesTech
      @ScottiesTech  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@williammoon2959 Missed this! I think it was a Radeon R7 250 - something like that.

  • @katiemichaelson5821
    @katiemichaelson5821 4 ปีที่แล้ว +409

    I'm over 70 and have trouble with changing channels-- YOU explanded it all well. I was able to solve my issue by myself!!!!!! Thank you!

    • @dv9700
      @dv9700 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      you didnt solve it by yourself if he helped you do it

    • @kaaizkthanks1837
      @kaaizkthanks1837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      @@dv9700 why did you have to say that

    • @jesxxn3470
      @jesxxn3470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@dv9700 dumbass

    • @Kandooable
      @Kandooable 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Warren you are dumber than shit

    • @katiemichaelson5821
      @katiemichaelson5821 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@dv9700 Meaning, I did not need to hire someone to come do it for me. My comment also meant I did not have to take my computer out of town and hire someone to do it. I'm sorry to irritate you but I do get tickled when I can do something.

  • @DareToBeDeviant
    @DareToBeDeviant 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    It's videos like this that I can appreciate, covering options and their details so I can pass it on. Big box retail store clerks tried taking advantage of my not-so-savvy family members when the digital boom started around 2008. When they took me shopping I'd turn some smiles upside-down. Even today they're trying to sell 4K cables for $50+, in fancy clamshell packaging with 'cool' gold or holo-foil graphics. They're the same ones we can pick up online for $7 apiece. We all like to save some coin. It pains me to see someone pay quadruple for something I'd toss in for free.

    • @louistournas120
      @louistournas120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is actually a company that sells HDMI cables, gold plated and the wires inside are fully silver. It costs 1050$ US. Some people have money to burn.

  • @ewalton47
    @ewalton47 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Great video ! Really helped me setup my wife's Viewsonic monitor, which was tricky 'cause her desktop computer didn't have a digital video interface, but I learned from your vid that the all-purpose HDMI input (which the desktop DID have) was the go-to solution. Thanks tons !!

    • @toddvandell85
      @toddvandell85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @ewalton47 And thank you for your reply because I'm an older school tech geek myself and I've always called the DVI connection Digital Video Interface, which I believe was the original name for that connection.

  • @kbell6147
    @kbell6147 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I was looking everywhere to find someone that could explain this to my husband. I do not have the "tech" words, although I had pictures. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @maxximumb
    @maxximumb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +483

    You're like the Bob Ross of tech. Thanks for the great video.

    • @-Grovesy-
      @-Grovesy- 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Happy Little Accidents

    • @onzkicg
      @onzkicg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Haha.. well he didn’t say such thing like let’s take a look at this “happy mighty” hdmi cable lol 😂

    • @oscarrobles4344
      @oscarrobles4344 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly what I thought after his first sentence....then I scrolled down to the comments my exact thought already posted??????mind blown!!! Never forget r.i.p Bob Ross great vid!!!!

    • @PeachesChrenko
      @PeachesChrenko 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol omg you're right!

    • @Death-xx1lo
      @Death-xx1lo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I sweah I see yuh everywhere dawg 😂😭🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @ronaldc.r.dejong3616
    @ronaldc.r.dejong3616 6 ปีที่แล้ว +302

    Finally someone who knows how to explain this. So I can use a HDMI to connect my monitor to my computer. Thanks.

    • @NinjaTrollzTV
      @NinjaTrollzTV 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ronald C.R. de Jong Jokes. Just tried. Didn’t work for me.

    • @globalmuffin2
      @globalmuffin2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Merkz, LMAO! i will also try, but i don't have windows installed on the pc, so how will i know if it works? geez!

    • @igorkrstic8327
      @igorkrstic8327 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@globalmuffin2 im in same situation today what to do?

    • @MasterChief-sl9ro
      @MasterChief-sl9ro 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@igorkrstic8327 You have to change the display type you want to use. As all of them will see every port you can use. It might be defaulted to wrong one....

    • @louistournas120
      @louistournas120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@globalmuffin2 :
      You can install some Linux flavor or anything you want.

  • @NoaDarkMoon
    @NoaDarkMoon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Finally someone who actually explains the exact differances between then.
    After watching this ( was building my pc and just ordered my monitor ) I realised I still had 1 of these laying around.
    So... no need to buy any more cables, yes!

  • @coralshowell8588
    @coralshowell8588 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I feel this was a fantastic video. It helps me out with the cables and connector that I did not understand. Thanks, Scottie.

  • @dianevessels2632
    @dianevessels2632 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I appreciate the help in understanding the difference in the ports and what they do.

  • @frankbrowne1849
    @frankbrowne1849 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great video, thank you! For me the HDMI weakness is the actual physical connection can often become disconnected since there is hardly any way to secure it. Thank you again learned quite a bit.

  • @ericleonhuertamanzanilla4262
    @ericleonhuertamanzanilla4262 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is old, but it is so good. I am really glad to see a serious tech guy explaining cables in simple words for anybody to understand. Not a typical youtuber looking for traffic. Substance above form. Very good.

  • @jonhigham12369874
    @jonhigham12369874 6 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    After search many videos for help with this, This was the one that helped the most. Thanks man!

    • @riegone8728
      @riegone8728 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where does the HDMI go from PC to

    • @Frank-do1bg
      @Frank-do1bg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@riegone8728 to the monitor

    • @3butalcomp3
      @3butalcomp3 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@riegone8728 -Your HDMI cable connects to the HDMI output connector- from the PC or your LAPTOP; (if either computer has one)... Then goes directly into the HDMI input connector that's on your monitor, or your flat screen TV. If you don't have a HDMI connector, on either end... just get an adapter so you can get the video signal. As far as achieving an audio signal ( if a HDMI adapter was needed), you can simply utilize typical PC speakers. Other HDMI adapter's will utilize splitters & will permit you to get your audio as well, but that choice is yours. Good luck!

    • @marmarbuckz5243
      @marmarbuckz5243 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@3butalcomp3 thx so much

  • @newenglandoct2011
    @newenglandoct2011 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Nothing screams "GEEK!" louder than a tribble in one's workshop.
    Live long and prosper! :D

  • @angela5030
    @angela5030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thanks a million for the best explanation ever! I didn't have a clue before. I appreciate you sharing your genius knowledge!

  • @michaelrice4391
    @michaelrice4391 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The video was most helpful. I spend a considerable amount of time on the internet trying to find the answers you explained so clearly. Thank you!

  • @michaeldrew8220
    @michaeldrew8220 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're out standing with the uses of HDMI, DVI, VGA, DVID, Mini-Display ports, connectors, Cable rating, Pixels, and Resolutions. I was just tuning in to get help with connecting dual monitors. But, the information you gave was very helpful and can use it with other technical issue I may have in the future. Thank You !!!!!

  • @terenceabrahams5606
    @terenceabrahams5606 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Calling from England. This explanatory video by Scottie is excellent. It is the first time I've understood what Ports are all about. Extremely helpful. Nice one Scottie.

    • @nursewarrior09
      @nursewarrior09 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I completely agree. Thanks for taking the time to make this video because it is very necessary.

  • @KingDennisJensen
    @KingDennisJensen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Very informative video, possible one of the best on TH-cam. Thank you.

  • @pyroteebeen1008
    @pyroteebeen1008 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You just saved me, bought my first gaming PC with a dedicated graphics card when I looked at the back of the PC I was completely lost....once I figured out that your display should connect to the graphics card I seen about 4 different ports. Had no clue what did what or if I had to wire all of them to the monitor 😂 thank you so much!!!!!?

  • @healthfullivingify
    @healthfullivingify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent, Scottie, thanks for explaining what all the ports are and cables to feed them. Your explanation that the computer's video card's plug needs to sometimes be adapted to a new monitor told me why my older Dell pc needs an adapter to mate my new Dell 32" curved monitor.

  • @juuhelikkas151
    @juuhelikkas151 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video helped me out alot with finding a cable for an old monitor i found laying around. Thanks.

  • @neilquarells73
    @neilquarells73 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "It's this fun?!" 8:55 Great video! Easy to understand. Well taught! TU!

  • @krystalaxsom2255
    @krystalaxsom2255 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now I can tackle the huge tote of cords I have been collecting forever. Now that I know what they are and when to use... I can fix a few projects that have given me the blues! You are the greatest!!

  • @LlamaOates
    @LlamaOates 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cheers mate I wondered why sometimes when I use DVI to VGA adaptor it doesn't work. You answered that and lots of other cool inside info. Your video has really high quality on TH-cam.

  • @Ekvorivious
    @Ekvorivious 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    you came from heaven... I really appreciate you doing this!

  • @R2Livestock
    @R2Livestock 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just the exact information I was searching for. Thank you very much! :) ♥

  • @escapefromny2012
    @escapefromny2012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!! You really should be doing voice overs but I'm glad you are doing this for us.

  • @etakishinji7266
    @etakishinji7266 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the video. You added a boring topic with a bit of humor that just made it more fun to watch and learn. Good job.

  • @medleysa
    @medleysa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    DisplayPort is the best option if available. It’s generally more feature-rich than HDMI (supports higher resolutions, higher refresh rates, etc.) and is generally cheaper than HDMI. DisplayPort is also open-source, which is excellent. The DisplayPort cables also usually have retractable clips at each end to keep them locked in place, so they’re less likely to come loose or get yanked out.
    HDMI is more popular, especially for TVs. It’s a solid second choice, but you should absolutely have an HDMI cable or two on hand because it’s more likely to be used than DisplayPort.
    BTW, I still use VGA to connect my laptop dock to my FHD display. It’s screwed into place and seems to handle signals (like when switching the resolution) better than DVI or HDMI, at least with my monitor.

    • @siddharthsiddu1413
      @siddharthsiddu1413 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, which converter is best for connecting a vga monitor to the latest graphics card? Hdmi to vga or Display port to vga?

    • @medleysa
      @medleysa ปีที่แล้ว

      @@siddharthsiddu1413 At this point, probably HDMI to VGA, but either should give you a similar experience. It'll come down more to the individual adapter - you may need to get a powered adapter.

  • @jairozamora9575
    @jairozamora9575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Late to the party here but thank you. I'm not exactly a genius when it comes to PC and just wanted a straight answer as to whether I could plug a monitor requiring an HDMI to my graphics card and thanks to you, I know that I can.

  • @WestwoodShawty
    @WestwoodShawty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow you're very so well informed and much needed at this present moment! Good stuff man!

  • @jeffeverett1599
    @jeffeverett1599 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best video on cables for difference types of computer connection on the TH-cam! Thanks awesome video and explains them so you can understand them...great video!

  • @darlingtonorji9238
    @darlingtonorji9238 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video summary of monitor connections. I would have liked even better if you explained more on Display Port like you did with the DVI and old versions

  • @pokemon3742
    @pokemon3742 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very informative and laid back video, perfect!

  • @ufosrule
    @ufosrule 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool, glad I found this video. Throwing this video up on my 65" Qled with some popcorn to watch later tonight!!!!!

  • @rikpoog2341
    @rikpoog2341 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that DVI-I / DVI-D explanation. My eyes or missing pins.

  • @johncarpenter987
    @johncarpenter987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Scotty, thank you so much. Great video. Just upgraded my OptiPlex with a Geoforce 1050ti with 4 gig gddr5 and didn't know that my monitor would not be compatible unless I switched to an HDMI cable which is compatible with my monitor. Thanks to you I can simply replace the cable and don't have to replace the monitor because it is HDMI compatible.

  • @mindstate1011
    @mindstate1011 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thanks so much for this video! Learned a ton!

  • @joyceellingsen7175
    @joyceellingsen7175 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very clear. You talk my language. You do not try to impress anyone with tekie talk. I am a really new beginner. Thank you, thank you.

  • @liznatural3245
    @liznatural3245 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your co-host made me giggle 😊
    I watched the entire video. It was very helpful. Thank you. 😊

  • @bw33511
    @bw33511 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the video, extremely helpful and informative,great job! Do you have any videos or can you recommend one to show how to set up dual monitors on a docking station?

  • @computerkid1416
    @computerkid1416 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One advantage of Displayport is that it can be adapted to any of the other formats mentioned, including VGA.

    • @alexanderunknown8605
      @alexanderunknown8605 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol there are more hdmi-vga adapters than you'd imagine lol

    • @amaterasublackflames8067
      @amaterasublackflames8067 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So if i have vga cable and i buy dvi d adaptor it will display?

  • @debsasleep5729
    @debsasleep5729 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for putting this video together! I have an old Dell Computer and an even older Dell Monitor. The monitor is going out. I can't afford to replace the entire system yet, but did get a nice HP monitor that is less than a year old pretty reasonably. I had NO IDEA what cable to use, if I needed adapters, etc. After watching this, I know I can either get a DVI adapter and a VGA cable or, better still, an HMDI cable. I checked the computer and the monitor and both have HMDI ports...so that is what I am going to do. And without you and your video, I would still be in the dark! Now I just hope I can get it all together and get the computer and monitor resolution to be okay.

  • @jonamodeo1584
    @jonamodeo1584 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video, very informative, I appreciate you taking the time and having the patience to help others..

  • @faceboxworld
    @faceboxworld 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hey Scottie, Loved the video. I have a Macbook Pro. circa 2013. I'm trying to find a mini display port adaptor to display port that will support 4k 100 HZ and tips/links? Thanks

  • @MuhammadUsman-rs2le
    @MuhammadUsman-rs2le 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You did a great job. thx

  • @RJ-luci
    @RJ-luci 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this video. Your explanations were very clear and concise and saved me from going into “hair pulling out” mode. Stay safe!

  • @sezmane123
    @sezmane123 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Without finishing the video this guy explained my problem I was having with my vga hdmi port thanks this is the best video on the web

    • @ScottiesTech
      @ScottiesTech  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Glad you found the vid helpful.

  • @KazenoniKakuremi
    @KazenoniKakuremi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the main advantage of the display port connector (the one withe similar but different shape to hdmi) to hdmi is that, you can capture any stream without a hack, whereas with hdmi it has built in copyright protectors that require a bit of basic hack work before you can capture netflix, amzn prime etc

    • @ScottiesTech
      @ScottiesTech  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think that depends on the gizmo's implementation of DisplayPort. I remember reading like 6 or 7 years ago that Apple includes HDCP on DisplayPort. It seems DP included HDCP as "optional" beginning with rev 1.1. Of course, as you say, a dedicated person can circumvent these little problems...

  • @randallross6286
    @randallross6286 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nobody explained these cable differences to me as well as this guy. Thanks Scottie!

  • @DaRyteJuan
    @DaRyteJuan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty amazing that in only took me until 2021 to fully understand the DVI connectors on a *1GB Sapphire RADIO HD470* (2560 x 1600 * 2 connectors) card I installed in 2009. Thanks for your video from four years ago. This card even has an S-Video connector. lol

  • @SucceedingInFinTech
    @SucceedingInFinTech 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Especially lucid and useful. Thanks for taking the time.

  • @Milenium412
    @Milenium412 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much. Was about to buy the wrong monitor for my pc!

    • @alexanderunknown8605
      @alexanderunknown8605 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      nothing wrong, just could use adapter in very bad scenario.

  • @TikOLoRd
    @TikOLoRd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    *Your voice is so calming!*

    • @willberry5391
      @willberry5391 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      TikO LoRd he is secretly bob ross

    • @dzalg4071
      @dzalg4071 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why are you gay

    • @TikOLoRd
      @TikOLoRd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dzalg4071 huh?

    • @dzalg4071
      @dzalg4071 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TikOLoRd nothing😂😆

  • @captainmyopia5963
    @captainmyopia5963 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the "hands down" best "explain it" video I have ever watched on YT. Thanks.

  • @marksalapski2428
    @marksalapski2428 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. Your video answered a few basic questions that I was having difficulty finding the answers.

  • @huexolotl99
    @huexolotl99 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I like your voice. You're easy on the eyes too :P

    • @samreads
      @samreads 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ya I thought so too... till I got myself a 4K monitor :P

    • @dumb5112
      @dumb5112 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@samreads r u calling him ugly?

  • @AhmedAli-ps9xn
    @AhmedAli-ps9xn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    explained well

  • @RichHawley
    @RichHawley 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great explanation, Thanks for the vid! I can hopefully pickup an adapter today and actually use my other monitors which have been paperweights

  • @kulacin7480
    @kulacin7480 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally found someone who can explain me everything i wanted to know

  • @ayanforever
    @ayanforever 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Is gaming quality affected at all if used with a HDMI (of gpu) to VGA converter ? I have a old monitor with vga port 😐

    • @72shom
      @72shom 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope

    • @timelapseboy6380
      @timelapseboy6380 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would not assume it would be

    • @Joshi444
      @Joshi444 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Harshvardhan the gamer hdmi doesnt support higher than 60 hertz so yeah...

    • @lolilikedragons3528
      @lolilikedragons3528 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @iiCause Viibes nope you have to get certain hdmi cables for it to support it. The regular hdmi cable caps at 60 hrtz

  • @toddvandell85
    @toddvandell85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was waiting for you to mention the fact that with older computers that still have the VGA connectors, those only display video, NOT audio.
    You'd think that would be obvious to people, just from the name (Video Graphics Array) alone.
    Not always so obvious, however.
    Some people still need to be reminded that if they use that connector, they'll still need an audio cable, in that case a male to male 3.5mm audio/auxiliary cable that plugs into the headphone jack on both devices, either your laptop or desktop pc, then to your television audio jack.
    You can use the VGA connector without the audio cable, just remember there won't be any audio.
    The same is true with the DVI connector:
    no audio, as it's primary function, as the name implies, is video.🙂
    The HDMI connections, and DisplayPort connections, on the other hand, do NOT require an additional dedicated audio cable.
    The multimedia part of high definition multimedia interface means the HDMI cables carry the video AND the audio signal, so it's literally one connection to one connection, super simple.
    Fortunately.🙂
    DisplayPort carries audio, as well.
    Also, I believe you need an even more recent HDMI connection for the new 8K television display technology (2.1).
    "On March 1, 2016, The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) unveiled DisplayPort 1.4, a new format that lets the use of 8K resolution (7680 × 4320) at 60 Hz with HDRR and 32 audio channels through USB-C.
    On January 4, 2017, the HDMI Forum announced HDMI 2.1 featuring support for 8k video with HDR, will be "released early in Q2 2017".
    (Also, did you overdub your audio?
    Reason I ask, the audio seemed off from the video.)

  • @touchdown8677
    @touchdown8677 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am sure glad I ran across you , I have been trying to fit a HDMI cable into a Display port , oh wow ! the time I have wasted asking questions and never getting answers ! ,thank God for you !

  • @deydraniadiancecht8298
    @deydraniadiancecht8298 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you! I now know the difference! Your video was exactly what I needed!

  • @arima44
    @arima44 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    why not hdmi from graphics card to hdmi on monitor, insted of DVI to hdmi?

    • @alexanderunknown8605
      @alexanderunknown8605 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      back these days i preferred dvi to hdmi, now monitors are using hdmi lol

  • @adamharkham1880
    @adamharkham1880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for the info, I’m just starting to learn how to build PCs now and it helps a lot (you remind me of bob ross)

    • @AmeerQ99
      @AmeerQ99 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pls help when i connect my pc to my tv in pc mode it wont show anything.My pc has vga and my tyv has rgb which is i think basically the same

    • @stavroskoul732
      @stavroskoul732 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AmeerQ99 Maybe your TV doesn't have a vga port. Check if there is a vga port. And no RGB means red green and blue and its a way monitors or tvs can produce colors. I would suggest changing from RGB to YCbCr because it's simply a lot better for TVS but for PC gaming FULL RGB is the way to go

    • @AmeerQ99
      @AmeerQ99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stavroskoul732 i figured it out it turns out that my tv is way just old to support hd resolutions so i borrowed my friends monitors and there it showed up so i lower my resolution to 1024*768 and connect it back to my tv and boom iy works.

    • @stavroskoul732
      @stavroskoul732 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AmeerQ99 Yeah. Old dvs have SCAR-T or whatever it's called. Newer tvs have vga, hdmi and display port

    • @AmeerQ99
      @AmeerQ99 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stavroskoul732 my tv supported vga indeed its just that the max resokution it can handle is 1024*768 .So i had to find an other monitor to lower my pc resolution just the same.as the tv can support that way it will display the screen

  • @markjohnson3799
    @markjohnson3799 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! I bought a new monitor and was trying to use my old monitor as a 2nd one. I got very confused with the DVI connection. Now I know I've a DVI D on my graphics card so I can get a DVI D to HDMI cable. Great explanation on a confusing subject.

  • @Seanachie-yw6jq
    @Seanachie-yw6jq 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this guy is adorable, seems nice, and explains things really well

  • @HaveFaithInGod
    @HaveFaithInGod 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have an LCD monitor with both a VGA and DVI-D (dual link) inputs.The computer I have coming has 2 Displayport outputs as well as a standard VGA monitor ouput. The monitor has a config menu for optimising what ever I may hook up. What cable should I order to serve me best?

    • @ScottiesTech
      @ScottiesTech  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If the monitor is FullHD (1920 x 1080), I'd just use a simple VGA cable. Quick, cheap, and easy. If it will do higher resolutions, then you may be in trouble. I've never found a DisplayPort -> Dual-Link DVI adapter. Of course, you could still just use VGA and the monitor will run at FullHD instead of its max resolution.

    • @HaveFaithInGod
      @HaveFaithInGod 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ScottiesTech Thanks! I found this on Amazon : AmazonBasics DisplayPort to DVI Display Cable - 6 Feet www.amazon.com/dp/B014RWWURC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3In.DbD110P5Q
      It appears to be right adptr. Cheap too.

  • @NiKxx
    @NiKxx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Please help me.
    can i plugin dvi-d cabel to dvi-i adapter??

  • @knettertime6079
    @knettertime6079 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was exactly the video I was looking for!

  • @enfieldjohn101
    @enfieldjohn101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very useful video. Lots of detail explained calmly and in an easy to understand way.

  • @andzelasgvazdauskas5504
    @andzelasgvazdauskas5504 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So now if you want to experience all capabilities of AOC AGON AG271QG 165Hz and 1440p should I go with HDMI or DP?

    • @ScottiesTech
      @ScottiesTech  6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      If you want high refresh rates at higher resolutions, DP is your best bet - and your only bet until the new flavor of HDMI becomes widespread. For most people (who don't care about refresh rates), I recommend HDMI simply because it's more widespread. But yeah, if you're into gaming and/or refresh rates, go DisplayPort.

    • @joanhinchman7753
      @joanhinchman7753 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      SmallHD

  • @ramchandragole4106
    @ramchandragole4106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Suppose I connect 2 monitors to same PC. I want to display data on 1st monitor and do some other work on 2nd monitor. Is it possible? Does this requires some graphics card in PC?

    • @ScottiesTech
      @ScottiesTech  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yup! You just connect the 2 monitors to 2 different graphics ports on the computer - either to 2 built-in motherboard ports OR to 2 dedicated graphics card ports. Then in Windows, you right-click the desktop and choose "Display settings". You should see a Settings window that shows both monitors, labeled 1 and 2. You can drag-n-drop the displays to change their left-right position relative to each other. Also, you may need to scroll down and under "Multiple display", change the pulldown menu to "Extend these displays". That's all there is to it!

  • @teenystudioflicks1635
    @teenystudioflicks1635 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video on cables and ports functionality! I knew most but some have little info on them (or its buried in private access sites/areas). So thank you so very much.

  • @alanwalker8834
    @alanwalker8834 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    At last i have found a video that explains the type of cables and what they are called Thank you.

  • @ronien3763
    @ronien3763 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What should I use for my RX 580 RED DEVIL ? HMDI, DISPLAY PORT OR DVI-D ?

  • @keyrollanip
    @keyrollanip 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I kinda cried when he said "what the heck" at 1:57 🤣

  • @ZevenDevilz
    @ZevenDevilz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you answered so many questions i had but couldn't find answers to. thank you for making this wonderful video.

  • @gbaca07
    @gbaca07 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your help. I ordered the DVI D instead of the other one. I hope it works.

  • @TheAnarchyOficial
    @TheAnarchyOficial 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    DP is the best second is hdmi

    • @abdullahs3463
      @abdullahs3463 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      THEANARCHYOFFICIAL hdmi gave me more clearance and more resolution .in bf4 test range

    • @eppsislike
      @eppsislike 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@abdullahs3463 wait until you use a dp 1.4

  • @TrollLivee
    @TrollLivee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    For a 144hz monitor what cable would be good

    • @kevinb9739
      @kevinb9739 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Code SilencerYT display port

    • @TrollLivee
      @TrollLivee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      kevinb9739 ok thank you

    • @capiscuul
      @capiscuul 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kevinb9739 how about 240?

    • @kevinb9739
      @kevinb9739 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      kwsoak I'd go display port again. It offers more than HDMI on any monitor. Basically you'd get the most from your graphics card with a display port. Especially with a 240hz

  • @davidrobins4025
    @davidrobins4025 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A Thorough description of the various connector/cables.

  • @bobp9316
    @bobp9316 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Terrific video, many thanks . Extremely helpful for me to select monitor suitable for me.

  • @hazeblazegaming5112
    @hazeblazegaming5112 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dr. Strange with curly hair🤣🤣🤣

  • @NarwahlGaming
    @NarwahlGaming 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learned a ton in this video. Thank you, sir!
    And, might I add: When you scrunch your face a little bit, you look like you could be Bill Engvall's brother.

  • @travelwithdana
    @travelwithdana 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank- you so much for explaining things in a way that was sooooo understanding for me. I found it very easy to follow. I bought a nice monitor at a second hand shop and even the gender adapters and y splitter.. but I could not understand why I couldn’t have the dual monitor set-up 🤦‍♂️.... I needed this dvi-d cord and also as you said this monitor was old and so it was cool that you explained all of the options.
    Because omg, I was just watching a duplicated screen 😂.. this is so embarrassing for me ha ha

  • @sheepsy
    @sheepsy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Trouble with Tribbles?

  • @461THUGLIFE
    @461THUGLIFE 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What is the best cable now ? DisplayPort or HDMI ?

    • @ScottiesTech
      @ScottiesTech  6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Well, it's complicated. HDMI 2.0 is out now, but it "only" supports 4K video resolution at 60Hz and 24 bit/px color depth. HDMI 2.1 was announced in January, but as far as I know, it's not released yet. HDMI 2.1 supports up to 10K at 120Hz - but you'll need a new cable! DisplayPort is on version 1.4, which supports 4K at 120Hz with 30 bit/px color. So technically, I suppose at the moment DisplayPort is better than HDMI. But the next version of HDMI looks better than the next version of DisplayPort. If you're doing 4K, either will work great though unless you really need a higher refresh rate and color depth - which your gizmos may not even fully support. Things like 30 bit/px color depth sound good, and they ARE good... but on the other hand, 24 bit/px color is 16.7 million colors, and that's more than good enough for the eyeballs of the vast majority of the population. There comes a point of diminishing returns where very few people will honestly be able to tell the difference in quality when it comes to color depth. To summarize: at FullHD, both are great. At 4K, DisplayPort supports higher refresh rates if that's your thing. Above 4K, please wait...

    • @karapagas
      @karapagas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ScottiesTech.Info i will buy acer 27 144hz 1440p g sync monitor, which cable should i use to get all the advantage

    • @ScottiesTech
      @ScottiesTech  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If you want the higher refresh rate, go with DisplayPort for now. HDMI < 2.1 can be made to work as far as I know, but it's usually dependent on the graphics card + monitor + drivers. DisplayPort is therefore the safest bet. I have to admit that personally, I never go for the super-high refresh rates because I just don't notice any real difference. My 2 screens are FullHD at 60Hz via HDMI, and that's plenty good for me. But like I said, if the refresh rate matters, DisplayPort!

    • @karapagas
      @karapagas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ScottiesTech.Info thank you for your help

    • @victorarnett5021
      @victorarnett5021 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Karapagas display port

  • @gayciancia5121
    @gayciancia5121 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Video. Thank you so much, learned considerable amount of knowledge that I thought I would have to search many sites to find. Very informative

  • @sathishraghuraman5463
    @sathishraghuraman5463 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great video - always thought connecting screen to computer would be simple. Thanks for explaining!

  • @soseriousgamer6291
    @soseriousgamer6291 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey could I have some help? Much appreciated. So I plugged my monitor to a HDMI cable in the GPU of the system. I'm getting a VGA adapter to be able to use a VGA cable as well but when I tried to turn the PC on for the first time, the PC turned on but the monitor did absolutely nothing. It was plugged into the wall outlet as well. Pls help ^^

    • @muhammedizol8116
      @muhammedizol8116 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      *SoSeriousGamer* I believe for you to use an hdmi - vga cable on a gpu it has to be an “active” converter. You may have gotten a “passive” converter. I’m not too sure about the difference between them but supposedly active converters have a chip inside that covert the signal “actively”. Something like this cable “ goo.gl/qAGw59 “ . When buying the cable make sure in the title or somewhere it says that it’s an “active” converter. Hopefully this helps.

    • @soseriousgamer6291
      @soseriousgamer6291 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Muhammed Izol thanks a lot, I tried and the power connection for the monitor was just broken. It works if I hold it in :). But I can't fit my flash drive into the front panel so I think I need a different type of flash drive. Again, thanks a lot!

    • @muhammedizol8116
      @muhammedizol8116 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      *SoSeriousGamer* No problem :-)

    • @zakariac.7201
      @zakariac.7201 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes you need an active connector because your monitor is probably old. It's an analog monitor.

  • @ScottiesTech
    @ScottiesTech  3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    If you need an HDMI -> DisplayPort converter, I finally found one: amzn.to/3kfFxox That's for HDMI output on puter to DisplayPort input on monitor.

    • @rickysmith844
      @rickysmith844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks for the info - would not be a problem if all monitors had both HDMI and DisplayPort inputs - most only seem have HDMI.

    • @moiworky7578
      @moiworky7578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Got an adapter, all ok - adapter is DisplayPort on the monitor then HDMI from PC to adapter.
      So plugged it in. Then by the time I found my HDMI cable (about 5 minutes) the end that the HDMI goes into was very hot to the touch. I did NOT plug the HDMI because of the heat.
      What says you?

    • @ScottiesTech
      @ScottiesTech  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@moiworky7578 Hmm... Well, it's an active adapter, so it'll probably get a bit warm. But "hot", that's another story... Well, I'd plug in the HDMI and see what happens, but that's just me.

    • @evajones7704
      @evajones7704 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! This is exactly what I need.

    • @mis1384
      @mis1384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just bought a cable vga to hdmi and I for my desktop computer the desktop has a hdmi port and the monitor I want to add just has vga and a dvi port thing I hooked the cable to my monitor my monitor says the is no connection help just wanted to add second monitor

  • @mblackonline1059
    @mblackonline1059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. Very helpful as I work on setting up my new monitors for my home office!

  • @kerriemills1310
    @kerriemills1310 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, I agree with that comment below too. You have been a big help, As well as to say I found myself agreeing with you Scottie and chatting alongside with your comments as you go. So Rock on, Scottie, you have been a technical support helpful man and explained it so well. Thank you... Trapezoid and Right angle thangy's Lovin' those shapes.. 💫👍 adaptor riffic.

  • @ShopNo2Vn
    @ShopNo2Vn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    cảm ơn bạn nhiều

    • @rfere6069
      @rfere6069 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Xin chao

  • @coooooooolguy
    @coooooooolguy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Way to go man as did all of the cables and in every details that any should do when explain the cables management issue.

  • @flashy5150
    @flashy5150 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank God that there is someone like you to explain these plugs. I just bought an MSI Nvidia GTX 1050 ti card to replace my GTX 980.The plug from my Samsung monitor is the old 15 pin plug, the GTX 980 came with an adapter( male DVI-I ) so it was easy to connect to the GPU, DVI-I) input. Now I bought the GTX 1050 ti, of course it has to have a different plug(haaa !!) ..... and no adaptor(haaa !! Again). So I had to go to amazon and find the correct adapter. If anyone is interested, just go to Amazon, search for “DVI to DVI connector or adapter” and they have a bunch of different styles to choose from. It’s just annoying that MSI or any GPU manufacturers won’t include at least one adapter with their high priced GPU’s. Thanks Scott for the great informative video.

  • @VadoVoodoo
    @VadoVoodoo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a very handy guide. Got me pointed in the right direction.