Mini HDMI capabilities

[dexter2]

I own a GTX 750 (I know I could've gone with the Ti, shut up, I was young and feeble-minded) which has three outputs, one of which being a mini-HDMI. Now, I currently use the Dual-link DVI slot, which is going into an adapter converting the data to VGA. I though I would run a little experiment to see if I could notice the difference between VGA and mini-HDMI. But, as much as I have scorwed the internet, I cannot, for the life of me, find the capabilities of mini-HDMI: the resolution it can carry and and what refresh rate. If you can answer my main question on mini-HDMI that would be great, but if you also have anything to say on my little experiment and if I should perhaps alter it to perfection, feel free to comment down below, I would love to have a discussion!
- Dexter2

 

[getochkn]

Its the same as HDMI. Comes down to the HDMI version, size of the plug has nothing to do with it. It's just smaller.

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI
Ya it's all the same a small connecter to larger one is typically needed... but there are different versions / updated specs.

All your DATA is DIGITAL so using DVI, display port or HDMI Digital outputs will provide a faster and better picture with a digital monitor.
VGA is ANALOG... old CRT TV type technology and DATA conversion.

 

[sadams04]

Mini HDMI and HDMI have the same capabilities. The difference is only in the form factor or physical size (to fit numerous outputs on a single card). As long as you use a 1.4 version cable (or higher) you should be fine with 2k resolutions (1440). 4k should use DVI, but I have seen HDMI work as well (though not likely supported unless HDMI 2.0). Switch over to a digital input on your monitor and ditch the VGA connection... You will be glad you did.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

HDMI Mini Connector:
- Type C HDMI
- 10.42 mm × 2.42 mm
- Defined in the HDMI 1.3 specification
- 19-pin configuration



HDMI Micro Connector:
- Type D HDMI
- 6.4mm x 2.8 mm
- Defined in the HDMI 1.4 specification
- 19-pin configuration

http://discountlowvoltage.blogspot.com/2010/07/hdmi-mini-vs-hdmi-micro.html

 

[dexter2]

Mini HDMI and HDMI have the same capabilities. The difference is only in the form factor or physical size (to fit numerous outputs on a single card). As long as you use a 1.4 version cable (or higher) you should be fine with 2k resolutions (1440). 4k should use DVI, but I have seen HDMI work as well (though not likely supported unless HDMI 2.0). Switch over to a digital input on your monitor and ditch the VGA connection... You will be glad you did.

Will it decrease the image clarity by using the mini-HDMI in my GPU and running it through a mini-HDMI to full HDMI cable into the monitor?

 

[dexter2]

HDMI Mini Connector:
- Type C HDMI
- 10.42 mm × 2.42 mm
- Defined in the HDMI 1.3 specification
- 19-pin configuration



HDMI Micro Connector:
- Type D HDMI
- 6.4mm x 2.8 mm
- Defined in the HDMI 1.4 specification
- 19-pin configuration

http://discountlowvoltage.blogspot.com/2010/07/hdmi-mini-vs-hdmi-micro.html

Thank you this is very helpful!

 

[dexter2]

Its the same as HDMI. Comes down to the HDMI version, size of the plug has nothing to do with it. It's just smaller.

Thank you for the incredibly simple explanation!