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AudiGuy

macrumors regular
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Apr 8, 2005
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ok so i just bought a 20.1" dell 2005fpw monitor and i got the mini dvi to dvi connector. now all l need is a dvi cable, my question is which cable should i get? ive seen dvi and dvi d but dont have a clue about the difference. which one do you guys recommend? where would be the best place to order cheap dvi cables? thanks
 

nrd

macrumors member
Mar 8, 2005
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New Jersey
Well, from my understanding, a DVI-I connector incorporates both the connections required for DVI-D (digital) and DVI-A (analog). So getting a DVI-I cable would work with either connection.

Check out Wikipedia for pictures and descriptions of the different DVI connections.
 
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