DVI - Dual Link / Single Link

divine · 14-07-2008, 17:32

WTF is the difference here?

Looking at getting a new graphics card, in which case I may well grab a DVI cable at the same time, as everything I have atm is VGA.

Also, what is nVidia's dual monitor support like compared to ATi?

Mark · 14-07-2008, 17:36

Single Link is fine up to 1920x1200. Dual Link is really only needed for professional monitors like the 30" Apple and Dell displays.

divine · 14-07-2008, 17:39

I see, cheers.

Basically just a bandwidth increase then?

Mark · 14-07-2008, 17:42

Affirmative.

divine · 14-07-2008, 17:47

Now I just need to convince myself I can afford to randomly spend £45 on an 8800GS

14-07-2008, 17:32	#1
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	DVI - Dual Link / Single Link WTF is the difference here? Looking at getting a new graphics card, in which case I may well grab a DVI cable at the same time, as everything I have atm is VGA. Also, what is nVidia's dual monitor support like compared to ATi? __________________

14-07-2008, 17:39	#3
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	I see, cheers. Basically just a bandwidth increase then? __________________

14-07-2008, 17:47	#5
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	Now I just need to convince myself I can afford to randomly spend £45 on an 8800GS __________________

14-07-2008, 17:36	#2
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Single Link is fine up to 1920x1200. Dual Link is really only needed for professional monitors like the 30" Apple and Dell displays.

14-07-2008, 17:42	#4
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Affirmative.