Greetings All! Some here are noting that I am wrong to state that DVI does not carry audio, but I believe they are mistaken. There is no audio in the DVI specification, and it is technically impossible to plug a DVI cable into a DVI socket on a PC at one end, and into a DVI socket on a monitor at the other end, and transmit any audio. Only a video signal will be carried. What can occur is that an adapter cable is used to connect a DVI and audio port at the PC end to a HDMI input on a monitor or TV -- meaning that the connection made to the monitor is via HDMI. :) Or, some graphics cards were made that did output audio from a DVI port, but not one that met the DVI specification. And again, the connection will not be DVI to DVI. It will be “DVI with audio” at one end, but HDMI at the other. Given that any display connector output can be connected to any monitor input with an appropriate adapter, neither of the above scenarious may reasonably be described as being a DVI connection. Call me old fashioned, but a "DVI connection" is one where DVI is used at both ends.
Hi Chris. I can confirm that it is the case. My 3060 carries out audio from the DVI port with a DVI to HDMI cable. I was shocked when I found out but it does.
This is pure madness. As a young mechanical engineer starting my career back in 1970, I was told that we had to use "standard" fasteners to keep the number of different types of fasteners down to a reasonable number. My boss also said, "What I love about standards is that there are so many of them to choose from!" If he is watching from heaven, he is probably laughing loudly at this mass array of video standards. At least the USB working group attempted to keep some backward compatibility!
We use projectors at work on bog standard 1080P on 15M HDMI leads. After some trial and error, we get consistent results with Startech at about £60 each. Any other flavour of copper, fibre, active or passive leads has incompatibility either in power signalling, random frame loss or some other issue. Amazon "32K Ultra fast Terabit no noise super flexible platinum plated etc" costing >£100 being no better. This is because the standard changes and manufacturers interpret things differently. It's almost as buggy as Bluetooth used to be! HDBAseT is great, but the manufacturers ignore it and use dual ethernet as a non-standard 'standard' because splitting and combining video and keyboard and mouse cost s lot more than simply driving each over cat5 separately. USB isn't bulletproof. If you programme Arduino you will soon find out. All good fun 🙂
Video signal transmission and equipment compatibility has always been insane. At least we have almost got rid of various video signal standards in different countries (PAL, SECAM, NTSC and exotic derivatives of them, such as PAL60 or MESECAM), as well as non-standard scan frequencies in computers.
@@LOTPOR0402 Eh, that's not entirely true. The point is as long as you have the same head, it will fit into the same size socket and be usable. You can plug in a USB-A 3.0 head into a USB-A 1.0 port (WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?!) and it should still work. A microUSB 2.0 head fits into a microUSB 3.0 port, too. The biggest hiccups would be power delivery and data rates.
and I say this without a trace of sarcasm...You, sir, have a knack of being able to make the most mundane topics very interesting and entertaining!!! Well Done!
I see Chris is a visionary, displaying the need for such explanation videos for the masses. Leaving humour aside, can I please thank you for giving us this needed video. It can be rather confusing, particularly with things like USB C now carrying displays as well.
I have around 40 years experience in the automotive electrics/electronics trade but my knowledge of home computers is what I would call 'intermediate. I have built a few pcs over the years but to me that doesnt really require any real detailed knowledge,much of it self explanatory,abundantly clear or prompted.'Always like most things,once you learn what the terminology refers to, it all becomes much clearer and certainly removes some of the mystery of the myriad of choices. This is the best source I have come across for clear,precise explanations,diagrams and charts as to what that terminology actually means. Satisfying you with enough to understand a components heirarchy, their functions,limits and efficacy,but not too much to fry your brain, a very good balance for the layman.👏
@@ExplainingComputers Yeah! It's gotten as universal as USB. Speaking of which, I was surprised to hear that USB-C is also a display connector! It really is versatile and honestly, I'm glad it's becoming more common on modern devices. Even the Nintendo Switch powers up and charges with USB-C!
A welcome update for our beloved video connection cables. One of the many interests of this presentation is that it covers both old and new video interfaces; it's always good to remember that our old equipment can usually still serve us well despite their venerable age... A great way to fight the programmed obsolescence of some manufacturers and the "always new" fashion! Congratulations!
Excellent video, as always. It brought back a memory of the time I went to a Best Buy store looking for a dual link DVI cable. I couldn’t find one on display, so I went to ask the “expert” at the Geek Squad desk. He told me that there was no such thing as dual link DVI!
Omg I remember having to use a DL DVI cable for a gift 1440p dell or something maybe higher very early when 720 and 1080p was the main thing. It felt like it didn't stick around for long though. Actually looking it was 1600p
This was so packed with information, I must have skipped back or paused at least a dozen times while I dug out cables or looked up various products I've owned over the years. Thank you sir; this was both informative and a nice trip down memory lane!
Saw this on my feed when it came out but had to hold back watching as I was about to fall asleep. But I knew this video will be solid and great so I left a like before even watching it. And I'm happy to say it is! Similar to another comment I made on another video of yours before, I think this video should be part of some sort of IT101 course lectures, as with all of your Explaining series videos. It is very well explained, presented, and the graphics and macro camera work that come with it very much aids to the presentation and explanation of the connectors. I've learned about most of them except USB C and Thunderbolt display from other videos and reading online, but this video showing them all is a vey well rounded approach to introducing them.
When you said that VGA is the oldest display connector in common use I started to reminisce about the Hercules Graphics Card and CGA based systems I used to have in rescued old computers. 30 years later and I'm in the same room watching TH-cam in HD.
I'm looking to upgrade my motherboard soon and have been watching a load of videos only to realise that I only need the videos on this channel to explain everything ! This channel deserves all the subscribers - roll on 2 million ! 👍🙂
I bet you were glad when this one was a wrap. There are so many connectors our there. Have you ever thought of the power adapters supplied for a multi voltage wall-wart. WOW it's staggering too. Thanks for sharing Chris your content is always very much appreciated.
Oh man, time goes by so fast, I still remember hooking up my machine to my B/W TV using RF cable. The future may hold more madness. Suggestion: I wish you could put these comparison tables somewhere on your website so they can be easily referenced when needed. Thanks Chris
You are absolutely right -- the tables should be on the website. I have a note to do a major update to the EC website to incorporate a lot of new video and related content. I will take you comment as a reminder to make this happen! :)
@@PCman50 That was the golden age of computing when creating a little BASIC program would make you happy the whole day and maybe excited for a week or so, I never had a Commodore but an MSX1 and I got it when it was outdated (1994), anyway it gave me a huge push towards programming.
@@PCman50 So true. Those were the days! You may appreciate next week's video, where we return to such resolutions with a modern take on old BASIC computing . . .
Brilliant!!! This is the kind of teaching videos that I personally LOVE watching!! I watched every last second of this video!! Keep up the FINE WORK Mr. Barnatt!!
I never realized that DVI had that many different versions. I suppose I was just lucky that when I ordered a DVI cable that it was compatible with my computer and monitors. I still wish HDMI had some sort of locking mechanism. That's the main reason I still cling to DVI cables when I can. Thanks again for another informative, well-made video! I'm off to inspect my cables and ports now.
What a mind boggling array of cables & standards, I've watched the video twice over just to make sure I understand, now I need a cuppa & a biscuit. A shame that HDMI plugs aren't fitted with a locking mechanism, I'd accidentally nudged the HDMI cable so at the next switch on I had a blank screen, a quick dive underneath the desk problem spotted & sorted!! Thanks Chris for an interesting Sunday afternoon video
Thank you very much for systemizing this bunch of cables! Even for tech fans it sometimes difficult and concentrate on task of absorbing a wide range of knowledge 🙂
thank you so much for this; you always have such an amazingly-boiled-down way of explaining quite-complex subjects that, while interested in, I personally find challenging to keep straight in my head, and usually give up when trying to compile this information for myself just to make sense of things for myself, and video signal was one I really was at my wit's end this past year, so again, thank you 😃 I really enjoyed your USB-standard video for similar reasons!
Chris, your demeanor reminds me of that one kind and patient Boolean Geometry instructor from my Coast Guard tech school days. Thanks, as always, for a great video.
A great overview (and answered some questions I had about HDMI vs. DP). Now I'm waiting for a video on describing the "wireless video & audio" standards--sometimes my Smart TV permits a computer to connect, and other times not so much.
The lack of standardisation for wireless AV is frustrating. It's more like a collection of walled gardens belonging to their proprietary ecosystems. Like the need for a Chromecast dongle for the Google/Android world, an Apple TV for iOS/macOS, and an Xbox for Windows. And Miracast seems more or less stuck in the past since it was not embraced by the industry. That is just sad.
Video would be one thing over wireless but even surround sound can fall prey to proprietary marketing as per a video by Linus from LTT on his brand-new home wireless sound system. Interesting to check out for anyone considering such a setup.
After going to Rolex 24 at Daytona Saturday, getting up at 9am was out, but I had a great time. This was all fantasia information and expelling load of need display info I did not know and need to know!! Great Job!! Chris!! I'm not going back for today ending run, my legs can't take it.
This video really exemplifies everything that is great about EC. I never knew I needed a systematic review of display connectors, but when it came up in my feed I clicked on it instantly, and I had all these "aha!" moments throughout. Thank you Christopher for making sense of what appears to be a chaotic and complex world. Did you know that your videos actually have a soothing quality? 🙂
EC videos always worth a watch for learning and entertainment purposes. These videos are to me what Soaps are to the masses. I would love to hear your take on the move from expensive dedicated monitors to cheap tv's. My £300 Samsung 4K panel replaced my two 1080p monitors and gave me double the real estate.
There are a lot of moving parts with video cables. Those charts tho, they are the best thanks for all your work! This was utter simplicity for a time, now it's complicated by versions. I had one of the Nvidia graphics cards that did DVI + audio, it played movies direct from the computer to the display up above with WMP. I left that setup running a playlist continuously for over a year just to have something playing on the TV in the room. It was a good stable system that just worked, was fairly low-cost too.
Even though I have worked on/with computers since the 1980's (I used to service Mac's & IBM pc's at University), I find your information about different aspects of computers VERY useful! Keeping up with all the latest & greatest technology trends/changes is exhauting. So... Thank You so very much for your content!! BTW, I enjoy your "outro". You sound like several friends I have in Britian. 🙂🙂
Thanks for the memory refresh. Swapping out newer/older monitors and computers, video connections are always challenge. I have a big collection of various cables and adapters. Good episode. 🚀👍
Thank you Chis, as things change videos like this help to really demystify many of the guesswork concerning connectors. In addition, I now have three tubs full of connectors and I struggle if I should keep them all going forward. As you know this is just part of the connectors universe (I appreciate your earlier videos also concerning other connectors) now it seems there is a bunch of power plugs and banks I also have extra of!!!! Thank you for all you do, been following you going back to your teaching days! You are my go to guy on the future of things as well as exciting news in computers especially those tiny systems!!! Rich USA
USB-C will be heavily driven by hybrid office arrangements without fixed desks where employees use notebooks. The ability to use a monitor as a dock with the display connection doubling as a charging lead is unbeatable. With DP and HDMI, a separate dock becomes necessary that increases the cost of a workstation and needlessly takes up additional desk space.
Wow that's more than I ever wanted to know about video connectors. I can see why it took so long to make. With such chaos will we ever converge on a small number of usable standards?
Great video! Keep up the good work! Out of all the display connectors, I like HDMI most, as it carries both audio and video through it, and it is the standard display connector on most PC's, laptops, and monitors. Many display adaptors, switches, and splitters use HDMI by default.
Ha! I think your displaying your age. Sadly I've so much VGA stuff kicking around because that was the standard when I was in IT. Only the other day needing to interface to a Rasp Pi that I did not have a HDMI cable for, I thought "Oh yes I've got a spare KVM in the garage...I'll use that" only to remember its got VGA video connectors and PS2 mouse and keyboard ports, not even USB. One day you'll find yourself in the same situation but littered with HDMI cables that no one uses any more. It is only a matter of time.
@@alexwild4350 omg I still have two monitors using VGA. I had to go out of my way to buy a x370 am4 board that still had VGA in it. I got one by a Chinese brand. The thing is, I think it's like some sort of internal conversor, cause my Linux lists that port being a Displayport. (but it does capture the name of my monitor, and the correct supported refresh rates of it) It's absolutely wild to think that not a single modern board has a VGA connector. Something that, back in 2011 I would Deem impossible.
@@goldenpanda7004 but I use AMD. VGA on AMD seems like long gone. You can search through the whole array of motherboards, from last and current gen, from after x370, not a single one has VGA. This one I have is a Colorful X370M.
I knew it was going to be confusing. That's why I watched the video. Now I still don't understand but at least I've some idea of just how much there is. It looked like every connector has about 4 versions?
For me all these different cables and options is totally confusing along with all the many different options for usb. With my vision all these different resolutions are all the same where I cannot tell a difference between the lower andhigher resolutions. On my systems I still use the old vga connections and have no issues. Many thanks for this video explainint these cable and their uses and explinations. Thubs up.
finally! a resource that adaquate and "simply" discusses all these interfaces. I'm pretty computer savvy, but am not skilled in the art of these. Thanks (please pass the advil)!
This is very timely Chris. I discovered that the video card I am using (a disused one of my brothers) had only one HDMI and 3 DP sockets but my new monitor does not have DP input!
Thanks for this. I'm not one for bleeding edge equipment. My personal and work computers just use bog standard 1080p HDMI cables and I don't think much about them. Regardless, it's just good have this as back-pocket knowledge in the inevitable event that hardware gets upgraded to something new. For example, I didn't realise that DVI to SVGA could require more than a passive adapter. That being said, I'm unlikely to use either going forward. It doesn't negate the knowledge though. Always grateful for your Sunday morning briefings and happy new year.
On man, I'm so glad the days of VGA/DVI and no sound over cable are behind us First used an HDMI cable with an X360/HDTV (720p) and the picture was was insane! Been using DP for many years on PC to drive high Rez/FPS but recently gone back to HDMI as the new LG OLEDs make use of that and 4K120Hz on an OLED with HDR is bliss
Very cool video. I remember the first time I saw HDMI at CES 2003. There was a monitor with this small cable connected playing video and audio. I was amazed how clean the set up was - one small cable and a power plug. I disconnected that cable and the picture and sound disappeared, proving that it was the source. I plugged the HDMI back in but the video and audio didn't come back and I panicked. Maybe it would've come up again if I waited long enough, but I quickly walked away.
The first audio device I had was a wind-up gramaphone! Oh how times have changed. It is good that old codgers like you and I are keeping up with it all! Thanks for uploading.
Thank you for exploring another connector type video, to go along with the USB standards. It must have been a pain to research this one as well, but the information is important for those learning these things or trying to work out how to connect a new device to a random screen. I still wish, as I do with USB, that they could come up with some sort of system to identify which generation of video connection a cable uses at a glance, as if you try to use an older, outward identical HDMI cable, you may be able to use 8K, but you probably will not unless you specifically have checked what type of cable it is, and it's almost impossible to tell from a random box of cables with no outward markings. It's also terrible that dishonest sellers can claim their cables can do things that they cannot, like selling a Display Port 1.0 cable and claiming it can take all forms of monitors, when it cannot carry the data for a 4K screen. It they had consistent colourings or different outer shielding, it would make a consumer's life a lot easier. Ah well. Maybe some day. :-\ But thanks again for the hard work and excellent explanation put into this video. :-)
Wish I had this video about 10 years ago when I was trying to figure out all the different DVI cables. One cable that is old and gone is the S-VIdeo. I had an old LinuxMCE setup and my old computers and TV's had this connector. It was a little round 7 pin connector. It was one step up from the old composite video which was the standard coaxial cable on most televisions.
oh, really? Which dvi connector has two vertical contacts above and below the main? ;-) You can use simple unpowered converter to convert hdmi to dvi, what would happen if you then plug a dvi to vga converter to it? ;) Why some hdmi cables carry additional protection barrels on both ends of the cable and some do not? Why "gold plated" hdmi connectors were considered to deliver better quality of signal if the signal in question is _digital_? ))) See... you still know very little, but yeah this channel is awesome!
Interesting and comprehensive overview. My head was swimming by the end. It seems that for pro equipment there are just a few standards that last for decades, whereas for consumers it's an ever-morphing soup of options.
A few years ago, I needed three types of monitor cables due to work-dictated hardware. I take these into considerations when buying hardware now. Thank you for the video!
Whenever I buy something I always make sure I get the right cables for it because I know just how diverse the landscape is. So the odds of me having what's right are non-existent. Really a lot of these connectors look alike so how do you even know what version they support by just looking at them? Are they labeled what they are?
I appreciate the explanations. One issue I have here in the Philippines is new technologies and the higher quality products and adapters are slow to arrive here.
As someone who does a lot of computer hardware salvage, I'm glad VGA is still around on a lot of newer displays for easy hookup, and testing of older systems. Far as DVI yeah that one was a total mess with all the different connectors, and cable standards coming around so quickly, and I'm glad the industry has moved away from it. HDMI, and Display port are a GOD send for decluttering cable mess carrying both video, and audio, just know that if you need to connect display port to HDMI don't cheap out on the adapter, and always make sure to get a quality one like Warrky that fully supports 4K 60Hz, and a good HDMI 2.0 cable that also supports 4K 60Hz, or frustration will part of your day, and more so when hooking up to a 4K display like a TV, that might only support a set number of resolutions compared to a PC monitor. Far as USB C/ThunderBolt for everything that would be great if manufacturers would stop making devices with USB C ports that are really only USB 2.0 for charge/data(excluding headphones, and things like that), and not supporting any other benefits of USBC/ThunderBolt like for example my Nokia G50 Android phone, and Nokia T20 Android tablet both fairly new USB C devices, but stuck at USB 2.0 for data, and only the bare minimum of fast charing, with no other USB C benefits. 🤦♂️ As always Chris thanks for another great Sunday morning video. 😀👍
I'm not going to go into the plethora of connector types, pros and cons, whatever... I just wanted to say thanks for finally making this all clear(ish). Cheers!
There was also - briefly, and confusingly - the Apple Display Connector (ADC), which was used on Apple monitors, and Macs with video connectors, between 2000 and 2005. Based on DVI-I, and resembling a DVI-I connector with 35 pins and rounded ends, ADC was Apple’s attempt at unifying video, USB, and power into a single connector. I had a 2002 Mirrored Drive Door Power Mac G4 tower which had 1 x DVI-I connector and 1 x ADC connector, and would support 2 monitors.
Great overview. I was using DVI for the longest time and moved to USB-C based Thunderbolt 3 when I also moved from PC to Mac based machines (iMac 5K 2017 and MacBook Pro 2018), mostly skipping over HDMI for computer use. I've got to say that the newer Thunderbolt technologies has made things so much easier for me now, reducing the need to have a dozen different cables handy to just one basic type (USB-C). Everything connects so seamlessly now and just works. BTW... I, like most of you, have an ever growing box full of "standard" cables... just in case... including one of just about every type of DVI cable they made. 😝
I like your way of delivering contents, You do all the research and package the whole thing in an easy to understand videos with high quality graphics, Thank you so much.
Aaahh. What a relief. To put all this information together for myself would have taken me a long time. I've simply lived without a lot of these details, relying instead on learning what I can from interface and connector adapter specifications on Amazon. Yet another home run for Chris.
How interesting, (and up to your usual high standard) 👍 some comments, First this explains how my (cheap) video card via an adapter can show my desktop (not quite obsolete) on my monitor and also allow me to see said pc on a 55 inch tv at the same time (via an HDMI port naturally) Notes, I am a tad over 70 years old with cataracts that are forming in very old eyes so at the outset hd tv looked better then normal tv. but now things like 4 K just seem to waste storage space on a hard drive and will youtube ever give that much space to a video I wonder? I never had a mac in all my 23 years in computers also never seen a thunderbolt socket are the 2 exclusively linked? Also never heard of an HDMI port that can carry an internet link. Fascinating stuff thank you.
A very useful video for many people for sure! Even if I am familiar about that topic , I learned a thing or two. Just for nostalgia I'd have enjoyed seeing BNC cables mentioned
02:00 🖥 Display connectors like VGA, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C, and Thunderbolt offer various options for connecting computers to monitors. 05:17 🌐 VGA carries analog video signals and supports resolutions up to 2048x1536, but higher resolutions may appear fuzzy due to its analog nature. 09:53 📺 HDMI features different connector types (A to E), supports audio, HDCP, and even Ethernet, with constant upgrades for higher resolutions and frame rates. 13:26 ⚡ Thunderbolt supports power delivery, video, and audio transmission, with Thunderbolt 4 offering advanced features like support for up to one 8K 60Hz display or two 4K 60Hz displays.
As always, great job Chris. Thank you for these videos along with the hard work you put into them. Also, thank you for taking the time to clear up any confusion.
An excellent explanation. One thing which should be noted is the often very low quality of HDMI and DP cables, many of which can only operate to a low standard of the respective protocol. It is sometimes difficult to find a high quality cable for HDMI 2.1 or DP 2.0, and often these are very expensive!
All versions of DisplayPort use the same pinout, meaning every version of DisplayPort is compatible with every DisplayPort cable. The variable is that different cables support different amounts of bandwidth. In other words, all DisplayPort cables are technically DisplayPort 2.0 cables. If you want a cable that supports 2.0's maximum bandwidth, look for one that is "DP80" certified, meaning it's certified for 80gb/s. Of course, manufactures had to go and make it confusing by marketing cables as "1.4" or "2.0" and so on.
Your videos are very useful for beginners and people who are trying to get familiar with computers I can see myself linking this video to some people in the future, you should also make one about obsolete and rarely used connectors from scsi/ide to firewire esata serial etc
Great explanation. I tended to upgrade my personal electronics only at multi year intervals. My last desktop was 2012 and last week I completed a new build, my first and likely last. Enjoyed it greatly. With long intervals, one tends to skip over frequent changes of cable specs. Those cables are expensive. I should do some housecleaning to throw out my ancient box of cables.
One of your very best instructional videos. Having looked at some parts of this subject myself I fully appreciate that producing such a comprehensive video is only possible after a great deal of research. Thanks.
Back in 2010 I bought a Dell U2711 monitor (27" IPS LCD panel, 2560x1440 @ 60 Hz). I still have it today and use it on a daily basis. It had *ALL* the ports available at the time. VGA, DVI-I Dual Link, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, Composite, and Component. (When's the last time you've seen a device using a Component connection, eh?) It also had a 3.5mm audio output in case you were sending it audio via the HDMI or DP connectors, and needed to attach some speakers (or its optional "sound bar," which I also still have to this day). It was the first time I owned a monitor wherein its max resolution wouldn't work over a VGA cable. Luckily it came with a dual-link DVI cable, and my video card at the time had a dual-link DVI output. I'm quite surprised, honestly, that a 13-year-old monitor is still as relevant today as it was back in 2010. It is attached to both my Windows 10 PC and my M1 Mac Mini, using a DisplayPort-based KVM switch, with no issues whatsoever. The only issue I've ever had with it is that It has a small bug in its firmware which reports its max resolution via the HDMI port as 1920x1080 instead of 2560x1440. This only happens on the HDMI port. On a PC, you can manually "overclock" the video card's output to 2560x1440 @ 60Hz. (And, in fact, it'll do 72 Hz, just fine with no ghosting or other artifacts). However, on a Mac, I never could figure out how to force it to output a spec different from what the monitor tells it to output, so I was forced to use DisplayPort, or suffer with 1080p output. Since I wanted to be able to switch from PC to Mac using a single KVM, I was forced to buy a DisplayPort-based KVM.
Ouch! My head hurts now. Great job explaining all the different formats at work about 3 years ago I decided to go with displayport for simplicity sake. I will point my boss to this video to explain why. 😂
Fabulous video! Your channel, especially videos like this, should be required watching for today’s computer science students. I would have loved it when I was in school.
Greetings All! Some here are noting that I am wrong to state that DVI does not carry audio, but I believe they are mistaken. There is no audio in the DVI specification, and it is technically impossible to plug a DVI cable into a DVI socket on a PC at one end, and into a DVI socket on a monitor at the other end, and transmit any audio. Only a video signal will be carried.
What can occur is that an adapter cable is used to connect a DVI and audio port at the PC end to a HDMI input on a monitor or TV -- meaning that the connection made to the monitor is via HDMI. :) Or, some graphics cards were made that did output audio from a DVI port, but not one that met the DVI specification. And again, the connection will not be DVI to DVI. It will be “DVI with audio” at one end, but HDMI at the other.
Given that any display connector output can be connected to any monitor input with an appropriate adapter, neither of the above scenarious may reasonably be described as being a DVI connection. Call me old fashioned, but a "DVI connection" is one where DVI is used at both ends.
You're correct DVI supports video only & doesn't output audio, one of the reasons for a good sound card, headphones or speakers :) 😉
Hi Chris. I can confirm that it is the case. My 3060 carries out audio from the DVI port with a DVI to HDMI cable. I was shocked when I found out but it does.
@CK Gaming Channel I'm afraid that Ethernet over HDMI is already a thing! :)
@CK Gaming Channel have fun in SD
@@joaojotta64 I can imagine you exclaiming "but how is this working?!" :O
I love how it's 2023 and his videos still feel like im living in 90's .
Very unique style .....sir, keep up the good work
Greetings!
@@ExplainingComputers your content is amazing. It's helping me pass my a+
@@leonard30909 . How does 😮
This is pure madness. As a young mechanical engineer starting my career back in 1970, I was told that we had to use "standard" fasteners to keep the number of different types of fasteners down to a reasonable number. My boss also said, "What I love about standards is that there are so many of them to choose from!" If he is watching from heaven, he is probably laughing loudly at this mass array of video standards. At least the USB working group attempted to keep some backward compatibility!
yes, the madness of proprietary patents and licences rules...OK
We use projectors at work on bog standard 1080P on 15M HDMI leads. After some trial and error, we get consistent results with Startech at about £60 each. Any other flavour of copper, fibre, active or passive leads has incompatibility either in power signalling, random frame loss or some other issue. Amazon "32K Ultra fast Terabit no noise super flexible platinum plated etc" costing >£100 being no better. This is because the standard changes and manufacturers interpret things differently. It's almost as buggy as Bluetooth used to be!
HDBAseT is great, but the manufacturers ignore it and use dual ethernet as a non-standard 'standard' because splitting and combining video and keyboard and mouse cost s lot more than simply driving each over cat5 separately.
USB isn't bulletproof. If you programme Arduino you will soon find out.
All good fun 🙂
Video signal transmission and equipment compatibility has always been insane. At least we have almost got rid of various video signal standards in different countries (PAL, SECAM, NTSC and exotic derivatives of them, such as PAL60 or MESECAM), as well as non-standard scan frequencies in computers.
Usb is not really backwards compatible as the connectors are all different
@@LOTPOR0402 Eh, that's not entirely true. The point is as long as you have the same head, it will fit into the same size socket and be usable. You can plug in a USB-A 3.0 head into a USB-A 1.0 port (WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?!) and it should still work. A microUSB 2.0 head fits into a microUSB 3.0 port, too. The biggest hiccups would be power delivery and data rates.
EC is simply the best source for computer news, history and education. Thank you Chris, I hope your work is immortalised on the internet forever!
Wow, thank you!
Thank you once again for the clear explanation of the world of multiple computer "standards."
and I say this without a trace of sarcasm...You, sir, have a knack of being able to make the most mundane topics very interesting and entertaining!!! Well Done!
Classic ExplainingComputers video, giving us the basic knowledge we all need!
Yes, this is one of those "EC back to basics" videos. :)
basics for you, not everyone
I see Chris is a visionary, displaying the need for such explanation videos for the masses.
Leaving humour aside, can I please thank you for giving us this needed video. It can be rather confusing, particularly with things like USB C now carrying displays as well.
The lovely thing about standards is that there are so many to choose from.
I have around 40 years experience in the automotive electrics/electronics trade but my knowledge of home computers is what I would call 'intermediate. I have built a few pcs over the years but to me that doesnt really require any real detailed knowledge,much of it self explanatory,abundantly clear or prompted.'Always like most things,once you learn what the terminology refers to, it all becomes much clearer and certainly removes some of the mystery of the myriad of choices. This is the best source I have come across for clear,precise explanations,diagrams and charts as to what that terminology actually means. Satisfying you with enough to understand a components heirarchy, their functions,limits and efficacy,but not too much to fry your brain, a very good balance for the layman.👏
So many display connectors! My favorite one is HDMI. Thanks for another great, informative video! :D
Thanks for your support. And I agree -- we know where we are with HDMI, especially full-size.
@@ExplainingComputers Yeah! It's gotten as universal as USB. Speaking of which, I was surprised to hear that USB-C is also a display connector! It really is versatile and honestly, I'm glad it's becoming more common on modern devices. Even the Nintendo Switch powers up and charges with USB-C!
@@Praxibetel-Ix Yeah, and the USB-C adapter works as a second monitor for Raspberry Pi, too!!
A welcome update for our beloved video connection cables. One of the many interests of this presentation is that it covers both old and new video interfaces; it's always good to remember that our old equipment can usually still serve us well despite their venerable age... A great way to fight the programmed obsolescence of some manufacturers and the "always new" fashion! Congratulations!
Excellent video, as always. It brought back a memory of the time I went to a Best Buy store looking for a dual link DVI cable. I couldn’t find one on display, so I went to ask the “expert” at the Geek Squad desk. He told me that there was no such thing as dual link DVI!
Good times 🙏
Omg I remember having to use a DL DVI cable for a gift 1440p dell or something maybe higher very early when 720 and 1080p was the main thing. It felt like it didn't stick around for long though. Actually looking it was 1600p
Yeah the Dork Patrol has never been very good.
This was so packed with information, I must have skipped back or paused at least a dozen times while I dug out cables or looked up various products I've owned over the years.
Thank you sir; this was both informative and a nice trip down memory lane!
Saw this on my feed when it came out but had to hold back watching as I was about to fall asleep. But I knew this video will be solid and great so I left a like before even watching it. And I'm happy to say it is!
Similar to another comment I made on another video of yours before, I think this video should be part of some sort of IT101 course lectures, as with all of your Explaining series videos. It is very well explained, presented, and the graphics and macro camera work that come with it very much aids to the presentation and explanation of the connectors.
I've learned about most of them except USB C and Thunderbolt display from other videos and reading online, but this video showing them all is a vey well rounded approach to introducing them.
When you said that VGA is the oldest display connector in common use I started to reminisce about the Hercules Graphics Card and CGA based systems I used to have in rescued old computers. 30 years later and I'm in the same room watching TH-cam in HD.
aah, the Hercules Graphics Card and CGA adapters brought tears to my eyes
I'm looking to upgrade my motherboard soon and have been watching a load of videos only to realise that I only need the videos on this channel to explain everything ! This channel deserves all the subscribers - roll on 2 million ! 👍🙂
I bet you were glad when this one was a wrap. There are so many connectors our there. Have you ever thought of the power adapters supplied for a multi voltage wall-wart. WOW it's staggering too. Thanks for sharing Chris your content is always very much appreciated.
Greetings Brian. :)
Oh man, time goes by so fast, I still remember hooking up my machine to my B/W TV using RF cable.
The future may hold more madness.
Suggestion: I wish you could put these comparison tables somewhere on your website so they can be easily referenced when needed.
Thanks Chris
You are absolutely right -- the tables should be on the website. I have a note to do a major update to the EC website to incorporate a lot of new video and related content. I will take you comment as a reminder to make this happen! :)
@@ExplainingComputers Much appreciated :)
The Commodore Vic-20 looked great at it's 22 character per line resolution. Tune your TV to channel 2 and turn on the computer. 4k RAM was the bomb.
@@PCman50 That was the golden age of computing when creating a little BASIC program would make you happy the whole day and maybe excited for a week or so,
I never had a Commodore but an MSX1 and I got it when it was outdated (1994), anyway it gave me a huge push towards programming.
@@PCman50 So true. Those were the days! You may appreciate next week's video, where we return to such resolutions with a modern take on old BASIC computing . . .
Brilliant!!! This is the kind of teaching videos that I personally LOVE watching!! I watched every last second of this video!! Keep up the FINE WORK Mr. Barnatt!!
Do do I !
Thanks for watching! :)
I never realized that DVI had that many different versions. I suppose I was just lucky that when I ordered a DVI cable that it was compatible with my computer and monitors. I still wish HDMI had some sort of locking mechanism. That's the main reason I still cling to DVI cables when I can. Thanks again for another informative, well-made video! I'm off to inspect my cables and ports now.
I suspect the differences occur at the device socket and all DVI-DVI cables are straight through
Oh no, DVI-DVI cables come in all the different versions . .
Just use Display Port if you can.
Awesome Chris, we should never forget the 101 of computer basics. Love your calm and informative narration! Absolute role model for me! 🙏💪
This is such an important video, I’ve spent my life juggling video and cables professionally so an overview is quite relaxing to watch 😂
Nice seeing an update to your older video about display connectors. Kudos!
I am amazed the other video was from 2013! So maybe I'll do a third video in 2032 . . .
What a mind boggling array of cables & standards, I've watched the video twice over just to make sure I understand, now I need a cuppa & a biscuit. A shame that HDMI plugs aren't fitted with a locking mechanism, I'd accidentally nudged the HDMI cable so at the next switch on I had a blank screen, a quick dive underneath the desk problem spotted & sorted!! Thanks Chris for an interesting Sunday afternoon video
Greetings Alan. I am now going to have a cuppa and biscuit too! :)
I've shared this video with a CompTIA A+ study group as this information is covered on the core 1 exam and is presented brilliantly.
Thanks. :)
These educational informative videos are always a treat to watch.
Thanks a lot for making these ones, Chris B. 👍
Glad you like them!
Great tutorial. The graphics and pics of the actual cable end were the greatest aid.
Thank you very much for systemizing this bunch of cables! Even for tech fans it sometimes difficult and concentrate on task of absorbing a wide range of knowledge 🙂
thank you so much for this; you always have such an amazingly-boiled-down way of explaining quite-complex subjects that, while interested in, I personally find challenging to keep straight in my head, and usually give up when trying to compile this information for myself just to make sense of things for myself, and video signal was one I really was at my wit's end this past year, so again, thank you 😃 I really enjoyed your USB-standard video for similar reasons!
Your storytelling style is excellent! George from Georgia (country) 👏
Chris, your demeanor reminds me of that one kind and patient Boolean Geometry instructor from my Coast Guard tech school days. Thanks, as always, for a great video.
A great overview (and answered some questions I had about HDMI vs. DP).
Now I'm waiting for a video on describing the "wireless video & audio" standards--sometimes my Smart TV permits a computer to connect, and other times not so much.
Another video topic, certainly! :)
The lack of standardisation for wireless AV is frustrating. It's more like a collection of walled gardens belonging to their proprietary ecosystems. Like the need for a Chromecast dongle for the Google/Android world, an Apple TV for iOS/macOS, and an Xbox for Windows. And Miracast seems more or less stuck in the past since it was not embraced by the industry. That is just sad.
Video would be one thing over wireless but even surround sound can fall prey to proprietary marketing as per a video by Linus from LTT on his brand-new home wireless sound system. Interesting to check out for anyone considering such a setup.
After going to Rolex 24 at Daytona Saturday, getting up at 9am was out, but I had a great time. This was all fantasia information and expelling load of need display info I did not know and need to know!! Great Job!! Chris!! I'm not going back for today ending run, my legs can't take it.
This video really exemplifies everything that is great about EC. I never knew I needed a systematic review of display connectors, but when it came up in my feed I clicked on it instantly, and I had all these "aha!" moments throughout. Thank you Christopher for making sense of what appears to be a chaotic and complex world. Did you know that your videos actually have a soothing quality? 🙂
Thanks for your kind feedback. :)
EC videos always worth a watch for learning and entertainment purposes. These videos are to me what Soaps are to the masses.
I would love to hear your take on the move from expensive dedicated monitors to cheap tv's. My £300 Samsung 4K panel replaced my two 1080p monitors and gave me double the real estate.
I learn something new every time i watch your videos. Excellent as always
An absolute watershed of knowledge. Thank you Chris for unmasking the world of display connectors and all the associated information. Brilliant!
Thanks for your kind feedback. :)
Thanks for the explanation... I could never understand why I couldn't get certain video cables to work properly.... now I do. GREAT Video!
There are a lot of moving parts with video cables. Those charts tho, they are the best thanks for all your work! This was utter simplicity for a time, now it's complicated by versions. I had one of the Nvidia graphics cards that did DVI + audio, it played movies direct from the computer to the display up above with WMP. I left that setup running a playlist continuously for over a year just to have something playing on the TV in the room. It was a good stable system that just worked, was fairly low-cost too.
Even though I have worked on/with computers since the 1980's (I used to service Mac's & IBM pc's at University), I find your information about different aspects of computers VERY useful! Keeping up with all the latest & greatest technology trends/changes is exhauting. So... Thank You so very much for your content!!
BTW, I enjoy your "outro". You sound like several friends I have in Britian. 🙂🙂
Thanks for the memory refresh. Swapping out newer/older monitors and computers, video connections are always challenge. I have a big collection of various cables and adapters. Good episode. 🚀👍
This is so good and informative. The most comprehensive I have seen yet on Display Connectors. Thank you very much.
Highly comprehensive and informative.
Thanks, Chris, for the clear and memorable explanation of decades old complications... (cough) er, advancements.
Great video Chris, clear & concise. Learned something about inter-compatibility (or not) that I wasn't aware of!
Thank you Chis, as things change videos like this help to really demystify many of the guesswork concerning connectors. In addition, I now have three tubs full of connectors and I struggle if I should keep them all going forward. As you know this is just part of the connectors universe (I appreciate your earlier videos also concerning other connectors) now it seems there is a bunch of power plugs and banks I also have extra of!!!!
Thank you for all you do, been following you going back to your teaching days! You are my go to guy on the future of things as well as exciting news in computers especially those tiny systems!!!
Rich USA
Greetings Rich. :) We have indeed been exchanging comments here for a long time.
USB-C will be heavily driven by hybrid office arrangements without fixed desks where employees use notebooks. The ability to use a monitor as a dock with the display connection doubling as a charging lead is unbeatable. With DP and HDMI, a separate dock becomes necessary that increases the cost of a workstation and needlessly takes up additional desk space.
Thanks
Thanks for your support, most appreciated. :)
Cristal clear explanation. Thank you Christopher. Cheers from Argentina.
Greetings from the UK. :)
Amazing video. While I knew most things, it's a great refresher and long term reference, and I still learnt a couple of things...
Wow that's more than I ever wanted to know about video connectors. I can see why it took so long to make. With such chaos will we ever converge on a small number of usable standards?
Great video! Keep up the good work! Out of all the display connectors, I like HDMI most, as it carries both audio and video through it, and it is the standard display connector on most PC's, laptops, and monitors. Many display adaptors, switches, and splitters use HDMI by default.
Ha! I think your displaying your age. Sadly I've so much VGA stuff kicking around because that was the standard when I was in IT. Only the other day needing to interface to a Rasp Pi that I did not have a HDMI cable for, I thought "Oh yes I've got a spare KVM in the garage...I'll use that" only to remember its got VGA video connectors and PS2 mouse and keyboard ports, not even USB. One day you'll find yourself in the same situation but littered with HDMI cables that no one uses any more. It is only a matter of time.
@@alexwild4350 VGA and DVI will probably be gone before that! XD
I don't see HDMI dissapearing anytime soon
@@alexwild4350 omg I still have two monitors using VGA.
I had to go out of my way to buy a x370 am4 board that still had VGA in it.
I got one by a Chinese brand.
The thing is, I think it's like some sort of internal conversor, cause my Linux lists that port being a Displayport. (but it does capture the name of my monitor, and the correct supported refresh rates of it)
It's absolutely wild to think that not a single modern board has a VGA connector.
Something that, back in 2011 I would Deem impossible.
@@CodexSan there's Intel 12th gen 6XX boards with VGA and DVI connectors on them, wdym?
@@goldenpanda7004 but I use AMD.
VGA on AMD seems like long gone.
You can search through the whole array of motherboards, from last and current gen, from after x370, not a single one has VGA.
This one I have is a Colorful X370M.
Very helpful explanation of the capabilities of the HDMI and Display port and Thunderbolt. Helpful to make choice for new Laptop PC.
Thank you, this thorough elaborated explanation certainly is very helpful for clearing up quite the jumble...
Fantastic summary of video connectors. This will be useful for all households.
Thanks.
This was a lot more complicated than I thought it would be. Thanks for making it all clear
I knew it was going to be confusing. That's why I watched the video. Now I still don't understand but at least I've some idea of just how much there is. It looked like every connector has about 4 versions?
For me all these different cables and options is totally confusing along with all the many different options for usb. With my vision all these different resolutions are all the same where I cannot tell a difference between the lower andhigher resolutions. On my systems I still use the old vga connections and have no issues. Many thanks for this video explainint these cable and their uses and explinations. Thubs up.
finally! a resource that adaquate and "simply" discusses all these interfaces. I'm pretty computer savvy, but am not skilled in the art of these. Thanks (please pass the advil)!
This is very timely Chris. I discovered that the video card I am using (a disused one of my brothers) had only one HDMI and 3 DP sockets but my new monitor does not have DP input!
Thanks for this. I'm not one for bleeding edge equipment. My personal and work computers just use bog standard 1080p HDMI cables and I don't think much about them. Regardless, it's just good have this as back-pocket knowledge in the inevitable event that hardware gets upgraded to something new. For example, I didn't realise that DVI to SVGA could require more than a passive adapter. That being said, I'm unlikely to use either going forward. It doesn't negate the knowledge though.
Always grateful for your Sunday morning briefings and happy new year.
Greetings Jenn. :)
On man, I'm so glad the days of VGA/DVI and no sound over cable are behind us First used an HDMI cable with an X360/HDTV (720p) and the picture was was insane! Been using DP for many years on PC to drive high Rez/FPS but recently gone back to HDMI as the new LG OLEDs make use of that and 4K120Hz on an OLED with HDR is bliss
Yep I use hdmi 2.1 on my 4k 120hz oled only issue with it is dodgy brands and fake hdmi 2.1 cables out there
@@PlutoKam Yeah cables and sd cards are the worst lol I have the Belkin 48Gbps cable. I recommend it.
Thanks!
Thanks for your support, most appreciated. :)
Very cool video. I remember the first time I saw HDMI at CES 2003. There was a monitor with this small cable connected playing video and audio. I was amazed how clean the set up was - one small cable and a power plug. I disconnected that cable and the picture and sound disappeared, proving that it was the source. I plugged the HDMI back in but the video and audio didn't come back and I panicked. Maybe it would've come up again if I waited long enough, but I quickly walked away.
The first audio device I had was a wind-up gramaphone! Oh how times have changed. It is good that old codgers like you and I are keeping up with it all! Thanks for uploading.
:)
Thank you for exploring another connector type video, to go along with the USB standards. It must have been a pain to research this one as well, but the information is important for those learning these things or trying to work out how to connect a new device to a random screen. I still wish, as I do with USB, that they could come up with some sort of system to identify which generation of video connection a cable uses at a glance, as if you try to use an older, outward identical HDMI cable, you may be able to use 8K, but you probably will not unless you specifically have checked what type of cable it is, and it's almost impossible to tell from a random box of cables with no outward markings.
It's also terrible that dishonest sellers can claim their cables can do things that they cannot, like selling a Display Port 1.0 cable and claiming it can take all forms of monitors, when it cannot carry the data for a 4K screen. It they had consistent colourings or different outer shielding, it would make a consumer's life a lot easier. Ah well. Maybe some day. :-\
But thanks again for the hard work and excellent explanation put into this video. :-)
Thanks for this. :)
This is another watch over and over till I really get it video. Thank you for your clear explanations and visuals.
Thanks for watching -- there is indeed a lot of information in this one! :)
Wish I had this video about 10 years ago when I was trying to figure out all the different DVI cables. One cable that is old and gone is the S-VIdeo. I had an old LinuxMCE setup and my old computers and TV's had this connector. It was a little round 7 pin connector. It was one step up from the old composite video which was the standard coaxial cable on most televisions.
Thank you > Yet another Video which will last for many years. Great stuff ☘
Wow .. now I'm perfectly clear with everything.. Thanks a lot ..
Anyways .. This is my one of the most favourite TH-cam Channel.. ❤️💫
Great to hear this, thanks for watching. :)
oh, really? Which dvi connector has two vertical contacts above and below the main? ;-) You can use simple unpowered converter to convert hdmi to dvi, what would happen if you then plug a dvi to vga converter to it? ;) Why some hdmi cables carry additional protection barrels on both ends of the cable and some do not? Why "gold plated" hdmi connectors were considered to deliver better quality of signal if the signal in question is _digital_? ))) See... you still know very little, but yeah this channel is awesome!
Interesting and comprehensive overview. My head was swimming by the end.
It seems that for pro equipment there are just a few standards that last for decades, whereas for consumers it's an ever-morphing soup of options.
Nicely expressed.
A few years ago, I needed three types of monitor cables due to work-dictated hardware. I take these into considerations when buying hardware now. Thank you for the video!
Whenever I buy something I always make sure I get the right cables for it because I know just how diverse the landscape is. So the odds of me having what's right are non-existent. Really a lot of these connectors look alike so how do you even know what version they support by just looking at them? Are they labeled what they are?
"in common use". It would have been a MUCH longer video without this. Great job on the video!
I was surprised he didn't start off with CGA and monochrome
I started with CGA in my 2013 "Explaining Display Connectors" video. This time I thought it was time to move on a bit!
I appreciate the explanations. One issue I have here in the Philippines is new technologies and the higher quality products and adapters are slow to arrive here.
Thanks for the video. I've been using them for decades but never understood whats "under the hood". You do amazing work and I surely appreciate it.
Thanks. :)
Thank you for a quick overview of the dizzying array of display connectors.
As someone who does a lot of computer hardware salvage, I'm glad VGA is still around on a lot of newer displays for easy hookup, and testing of older systems.
Far as DVI yeah that one was a total mess with all the different connectors, and cable standards coming around so quickly, and I'm glad the industry has moved away from it.
HDMI, and Display port are a GOD send for decluttering cable mess carrying both video, and audio, just know that if you need to connect display port to HDMI don't cheap out on the adapter, and always make sure to get a quality one like Warrky that fully supports 4K 60Hz, and a good HDMI 2.0 cable that also supports 4K 60Hz, or frustration will part of your day, and more so when hooking up to a 4K display like a TV, that might only support a set number of resolutions compared to a PC monitor.
Far as USB C/ThunderBolt for everything that would be great if manufacturers would stop making devices with USB C ports that are really only USB 2.0 for charge/data(excluding headphones, and things like that), and not supporting any other benefits of USBC/ThunderBolt like for example my Nokia G50 Android phone, and Nokia T20 Android tablet both fairly new USB C devices, but stuck at USB 2.0 for data, and only the bare minimum of fast charing, with no other USB C benefits. 🤦♂️
As always Chris thanks for another great Sunday morning video. 😀👍
Thanks for this. And VGA will be to the fore in next week's video . . .
@@ExplainingComputers Anytime 😀
lots of work and great job detailing all this. excellent teacher
Many thanks!
Hi Chris,
I am surprised, that the wonderful video creator you are. You didn’t mention SDI / HDSDI.
But another great video.
I did mention and show SDI at the end of the video! But is it not a common computer display connector.
@@ExplainingComputers my apologies Chris. I must of missed that bit.
I'm not going to go into the plethora of connector types, pros and cons, whatever... I just wanted to say thanks for finally making this all clear(ish). Cheers!
There was also - briefly, and confusingly - the Apple Display Connector (ADC), which was used on Apple monitors, and Macs with video connectors, between 2000 and 2005.
Based on DVI-I, and resembling a DVI-I connector with 35 pins and rounded ends, ADC was Apple’s attempt at unifying video, USB, and power into a single connector.
I had a 2002 Mirrored Drive Door Power Mac G4 tower which had 1 x DVI-I connector and 1 x ADC connector, and would support 2 monitors.
Finally glad to see someones actually explaining this
Great overview. I was using DVI for the longest time and moved to USB-C based Thunderbolt 3 when I also moved from PC to Mac based machines (iMac 5K 2017 and MacBook Pro 2018), mostly skipping over HDMI for computer use. I've got to say that the newer Thunderbolt technologies has made things so much easier for me now, reducing the need to have a dozen different cables handy to just one basic type (USB-C). Everything connects so seamlessly now and just works.
BTW... I, like most of you, have an ever growing box full of "standard" cables... just in case... including one of just about every type of DVI cable they made. 😝
I like your way of delivering contents, You do all the research and package the whole thing in an easy to understand videos with high quality graphics, Thank you so much.
I appreciate that!
Aaahh. What a relief. To put all this information together for myself would have taken me a long time. I've simply lived without a lot of these details, relying instead on learning what I can from interface and connector adapter specifications on Amazon. Yet another home run for Chris.
How interesting, (and up to your usual high standard) 👍
some comments,
First this explains how my (cheap) video card via an adapter can show my desktop (not quite obsolete) on my monitor and also allow me to see said pc on a 55 inch tv at the same time (via an HDMI port naturally)
Notes, I am a tad over 70 years old with cataracts that are forming in very old eyes so at the outset hd tv looked better then normal tv.
but now things like 4 K just seem to waste storage space on a hard drive and will youtube ever give that much space to a video I wonder?
I never had a mac in all my 23 years in computers also never seen a thunderbolt socket are the 2 exclusively linked?
Also never heard of an HDMI port that can carry an internet link.
Fascinating stuff thank you.
A very useful video for many people for sure! Even if I am familiar about that topic , I learned a thing or two.
Just for nostalgia I'd have enjoyed seeing BNC cables mentioned
02:00 🖥 Display connectors like VGA, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C, and Thunderbolt offer various options for connecting computers to monitors.
05:17 🌐 VGA carries analog video signals and supports resolutions up to 2048x1536, but higher resolutions may appear fuzzy due to its analog nature.
09:53 📺 HDMI features different connector types (A to E), supports audio, HDCP, and even Ethernet, with constant upgrades for higher resolutions and frame rates.
13:26 ⚡ Thunderbolt supports power delivery, video, and audio transmission, with Thunderbolt 4 offering advanced features like support for up to one 8K 60Hz display or two 4K 60Hz displays.
Good review. The only thing missing is tunneled DP over USB4 which will eventually become more and more common.
Great job! Straight to the point, no nonsense presentation.
As always, great job Chris. Thank you for these videos along with the hard work you put into them. Also, thank you for taking the time to clear up any confusion.
An excellent explanation. One thing which should be noted is the often very low quality of HDMI and DP cables, many of which can only operate to a low standard of the respective protocol. It is sometimes difficult to find a high quality cable for HDMI 2.1 or DP 2.0, and often these are very expensive!
All versions of DisplayPort use the same pinout, meaning every version of DisplayPort is compatible with every DisplayPort cable. The variable is that different cables support different amounts of bandwidth. In other words, all DisplayPort cables are technically DisplayPort 2.0 cables. If you want a cable that supports 2.0's maximum bandwidth, look for one that is "DP80" certified, meaning it's certified for 80gb/s.
Of course, manufactures had to go and make it confusing by marketing cables as "1.4" or "2.0" and so on.
Great content, I hope you get to 1M subs soon... You earn that way over!
Thanks. :)
Your videos are very useful for beginners and people who are trying to get familiar with computers I can see myself linking this video to some people in the future, you should also make one about obsolete and rarely used connectors from scsi/ide to firewire esata serial etc
Merci!
Thanks for your support, most appreciated. :)
Great explanation. I tended to upgrade my personal electronics only at multi year intervals. My last desktop was 2012 and last week I completed a new build, my first and likely last. Enjoyed it greatly. With long intervals, one tends to skip over frequent changes of cable specs. Those cables are expensive. I should do some housecleaning to throw out my ancient box of cables.
One of your very best instructional videos. Having looked at some parts of this subject myself I fully appreciate that producing such a comprehensive video is only possible after a great deal of research. Thanks.
or simply from many years of experience with all the connectors shown in the video ;)
Thanks for a very informative video clearly explaining a complexed and confusing issue.
Back in 2010 I bought a Dell U2711 monitor (27" IPS LCD panel, 2560x1440 @ 60 Hz). I still have it today and use it on a daily basis. It had *ALL* the ports available at the time. VGA, DVI-I Dual Link, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, Composite, and Component. (When's the last time you've seen a device using a Component connection, eh?) It also had a 3.5mm audio output in case you were sending it audio via the HDMI or DP connectors, and needed to attach some speakers (or its optional "sound bar," which I also still have to this day).
It was the first time I owned a monitor wherein its max resolution wouldn't work over a VGA cable. Luckily it came with a dual-link DVI cable, and my video card at the time had a dual-link DVI output. I'm quite surprised, honestly, that a 13-year-old monitor is still as relevant today as it was back in 2010. It is attached to both my Windows 10 PC and my M1 Mac Mini, using a DisplayPort-based KVM switch, with no issues whatsoever.
The only issue I've ever had with it is that It has a small bug in its firmware which reports its max resolution via the HDMI port as 1920x1080 instead of 2560x1440. This only happens on the HDMI port. On a PC, you can manually "overclock" the video card's output to 2560x1440 @ 60Hz. (And, in fact, it'll do 72 Hz, just fine with no ghosting or other artifacts). However, on a Mac, I never could figure out how to force it to output a spec different from what the monitor tells it to output, so I was forced to use DisplayPort, or suffer with 1080p output. Since I wanted to be able to switch from PC to Mac using a single KVM, I was forced to buy a DisplayPort-based KVM.
Ouch! My head hurts now. Great job explaining all the different formats at work about 3 years ago I decided to go with displayport for simplicity sake. I will point my boss to this video to explain why. 😂
Fabulous video! Your channel, especially videos like this, should be required watching for today’s computer science students. I would have loved it when I was in school.