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DVI, what is it????

endivojembon -  
I have DVI ports and regular cable ports on my graphics card and monitor.
What are these DVI ports for??? What is the point?

Thank you.

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  1.  sebsauvage Moderator
    Usually, the cable that connects the computer to the monitor carries an analog signal (VGA connector).

    DVI allows for direct transfer of digital signals.

    In theory, this allows for much better image quality, especially for LCD screens.
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