DVI-I or HDMI

[CookieJohn]

Hello guys i just want to ask you a couple a questions every response will be highly appreciated. So basically i have dvi-i single link plugged into my gtx 970 graphics card. And the other part of the cable is VGA so basically i have dvi to VGA cable. Here is my question what cable should i get for the best performance in video game

DVI-D (dual link) to VGA
DVI-D (dual link) to HDMI
or
DVI-I to VGA

I also want to know whats the differance between these 3 cables.

Thanks for everything

 

[Darkbreeze]

VGA and DVI-I are analog. DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort are digital. Digital connections support higher refresh rates and HDMI supports audio in addition to video. In most cases, when audio on the output cable is not necessary DVI-D or DisplayPort are the best options.

DVI-D to HDMI is probably the best of the three options you've listed but it depends on what inputs your monitor has. If your monitor has a DVI-D or HDMI input, then using one of those natively, with no adapter, is the best option.

 

[CookieJohn]

Thank you soo much. Because right now i was using dvi-i (single link) to VGA and i experianced stuttering in games and choppines. I turned vsync on and off but it didnt help. I didnt buy new cabel yet but what do you guys think could this be the fix for my stuttering/choppy issue. Because i ran runescape for shits and giggles and i get choppines and stuttering there too xD

This are my specs:

Asus GTX 970 strix 4gb

intel core i5 4690k 3.5ghz quad core

MSI z97 gaming 5 motherboad

8GB of RAM (1 stick)

1TB HDD

650W Inter-tech

LCD22WV-BK 60hz 5 ms monito

 

[Darkbreeze]

To start with, stuttering and choppiness are unlikely to be the result of your connection type. Visual problems are the result of cabling issues.

Drivers or your really cheap power supply are the likely causes of your performance issues. Get that Inter-tech power supply out of your system before it causes a fire or ruins the rest of your hardware. Use of VGA vs HDMI vs DVI isn't going to cause the issues you are experiencing. Screen tearing or artifacts would be common problems related to output type and refresh rates.

Driver conflicts are also a big problem. Do a clean install of drivers as follows and replace the PSU with a better quality, more reliable model.

http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2767677/clean-graphics-driver-install-windows.html


You want something NO lower than tier 3, and preferably Tier 1 or 2, of 500w or higher for the GTX 970.

PSU Tier list:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

 

[CookieJohn]

You dont know how much stuff i tried i even reinstalled windows 7. I will replace the power supply tomorrow or on tuesday im getting corsair one 600W. But when i borrowed my friends hdmi cable i plugged it into my computer and on my TV and all the issues dissapeared

 

[Darkbreeze]

Perhaps you have a bad cable. I don't know, using adapters is a crapshoot sometimes. It's better to use a single cable with no adapters. I'd get an HDMI cable and just use that. I wouldn't recommend a Corsair PSU. Aside from their most expensive high end units, they pretty much have crap power supplies. You can get a much better unit for the same price as almost any Corsair model.

If you take a look at the tier list you'll see that aside from one or two models, there are few above tier3 and those are questionable (The ones on tier 3 and 4 are NOT recommended, by me anyhow.) You want to stick with units made by Seasonic or Super Flower, sold under the brand names of Seasonic, XFX, Super Flower, EVGA or Antec in most cases. Not all models by EVGA or Antec are good, but the tier list shows which ones are. This would be a good option:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $54.99
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