HDMI to DVI vs DVI to HDMI

mc962

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So I've seen cables that say HDMI to DVI and I've seen ones that say DVI to HDMI. What is the difference, if any?


For context, I'm looking for a connection from my motherboard (HDMI) to my screen (DVI-D). I'm guessing the first one is what I need, but I'm not really sure.
 
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There's no difference between transmission through DVI and HDMI. Both use the same type of digital signal to transmit data. One difference is that HDMI can carry an audio signal.

Other than that, its the same thing, just two different connectors optimised for different uses. There will be no loss in either one you use, as there is no conversion going on.
There's no difference between transmission through DVI and HDMI. Both use the same type of digital signal to transmit data. One difference is that HDMI can carry an audio signal.

Other than that, its the same thing, just two different connectors optimised for different uses. There will be no loss in either one you use, as there is no conversion going on.
 
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