CRT/DVI cables & HD resolutions?

Question

I just got a new 22 inch monitor but it only came with an old CRT cable which works but is it good enough for HD resolutions ? Should i get a DVI cable ?

Answer 1

The maximum resolution on my Siemens 21 inch Trinitron monitor is 2560x1920, far, FAR beyond HDTV. It's connected thru a VGA cable.

In your case (a LCD monitor) a DVI cable is better because the signal is transmitted completely in digital - on a VGA cable it's transformed from  digital to analog in the video card, carried as analog thru the cable and transformed back to digital in the monitor, the end result being a slightly lower image quality.

Answer 2

HD as in truest sense? I assume it is otherwise we can't even fathom what it is you have.

CRT/VGA cable is not capable of HD transmission, such needed leeway is not built-in. DVI is the only way to go if it is available. But the monitor itself seems to be only standard definition that is capable of ED but not HD.

Answer 3

It will go to the same resolution, but you may notice a very slight difference in quality. Personally, if you have DVI, I say use it.