LCD monitor dvi connection question

[roccenstein]

I have an LG lcd monitor, and I just noticed that my video card (as well as the monitor) has a dvi connection.  Will I notice a big improvement in picture quality if I use the dvi connection instead of the standard one?  Will using the dvi connection improve the quality of dvd playback also?

[Broni]

Some say, not really, but I was using VGA cable for a week, or so, before I switched to DVI, and I'd say, yes.

[roccenstein]

OK, sounds good.  Next question, what dvi cable to I get?  I've seen some listed as 18 pin, some as 23.  I counted the holes on my connection and it's 24, plus one.  By the way, my monitor model is LG L226WTQ-BF, in case that helps.

[Broni]

That's the one, 24+1
They're expensive ~$50

[roccenstein]

Not on eBay they aren't...

[homer]

theres a reason why its cheaper on ebay...


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[roccenstein]

Yeah, I know it's cool to bash the quality of some things sold on ebay, but I've never had any problems with any of the past cables I've purchased from various sellers (including component cables, cat5 network cable, and dvi to hdmi cables etc).  Maybe I've just been lucky...

[patio]

Where can i get one of those Homer ? ?

[homer]

its a concept im working on. ill wire one up for you. NO REFUNDS.

[Broni]

NO REFUNDS

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL