Question Old built-in graphics versus graphics card

[GeorgiaOverdrive]

My wife is using a computer that is 8-10 years old, from Intel's Sandy Bridge generation. The built-in graphics has VGA and DisplayPort (DP) outputs. We were using a DP to a DVI converter to go into the monitor's DVI port.

I was thinking that it didn't look as good as it should - maybe the DVI output is no better than the VGA? I put in a Geforce GT 520 graphics card and went DVI -> DVI.

I think it looks better but she doesn't see the difference.

Should it look better, or am I just imagining it?

 

[Lutfij]

What processor are you working with? Make and model of your motherboard? Links to the adapters would help as well as the make and model of your panels.

 

[GeorgiaOverdrive]

It is an i7-2600 running at 3.4GHz. The motherboard is the one in the HP/Compaq 6200 Small Form Factor. I added a PNY GeForce GT 520.

 

[CountMike]

My wife is using a computer that is 8-10 years old, from Intel's Sandy Bridge generation. The built-in graphics has VGA and DisplayPort (DP) outputs. We were using a DP to a DVI converter to go into the monitor's DVI port.

I was thinking that it didn't look as good as it should - maybe the DVI output is no better than the VGA? I put in a Geforce GT 520 graphics card and went DVI -> DVI.

I think it looks better but she doesn't see the difference.

Should it look better, or am I just imagining it?

Depends on DVI type, DVI-D is digital signal and DVI-I is analog same as VGA.

 

[GeorgiaOverdrive]

It uses Intel HD graphics 2000, but I couldn't find which version of DVI it uses.

 

[CountMike]

It uses Intel HD graphics 2000, but I couldn't find which version of DVI it uses.

Should be able to see by connectors.

DVI Connector: Types, Advantages, Distiguishment And Development

A DVI connector, that is, digital video interface connector, is an interface standard launched in 1999 by the DDWG (Digital Display Working Group) formed by Silicon Image, Intel, Compaq, IBM, HP, NEC, Fujitsu and other companies.

www.utmel.com

 

[Avro Arrow]

At 1080p, there would should be no visual difference between DVI, DP or HDMI.