HDMI Vs DVI

[Dullus]

Ok, i have already read a lot of post and more; but there is a lot a confusion in my (and post) mind.

Hdmi can transmit audio signal. Dvi not.
Hdmi in theory has a large bandwidth so, the signal is better (i think).

Now i want to buy a new lcd monitor for gaming and i will use it for the next 5 years.

Actualy i have ati 4870 dvi (with dvi to hdmi) but as soon as necessary, i will pass to another tecnology; i have seen that ati next generation has hdmi included.

So i want undestand if hdmi is better in quality.

 

[cjl]

Actually, DVI has the higher bandwidth, if you count dual link. The picture should be identical with both DVI and HDMI however, unless you need the bandwidth of dual link - the signal type is the same. I'd say there's no reason to use HDMI unless you need audio. (Note: the case when you would need the bandwidth of dual link is only if you are above 1920x1200 at 60Hz).

 

[Dullus]

a stupid question; ati 4870 (and series) gives dvi-i . It's dual or single?