HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, and DVI as Fast As Possible

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  • Display connectors like HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, and DVI can be confusing for even seasoned techies! What are the differences? Which one should I use?
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  • @Infxn1ty
    @Infxn1ty Před rokem +777

    8 years later, this is still helpful

  • @gertheart5418
    @gertheart5418 Před 5 lety +8936

    Even 4 years later, this is still helpful.

  • @rumblejack5685
    @rumblejack5685 Před 3 lety +2574

    Linus(2014): VGA is old and used in antiques
    Sweating Me(2020): Still using VGA

    • @Agownsrs2
      @Agownsrs2 Před 3 lety +124

      Im using DVI single link. Still feel out of date lol. But for 1080p at 60z, its perfectly fine.

    • @rasheen1036
      @rasheen1036 Před 3 lety +16

      Can anyone please tell me what are the wires i need to buy to connect pc to moniter plzzzzzzzzzzz and were to connect

    • @diarmuid858
      @diarmuid858 Před 3 lety +34

      @@rasheen1036 first, check what ports are on the back of your monitor. Keep a note of which ports are there. Then find a matching port on the back of your pc and reference off this video or a quick image search would do the same job. Most monitors will auto search to find which port is being used but in some old monitors there is a button to switch between ports. Only one cable needed, usually one of the 4 in this video. Hope this helped

    • @mayurgare
      @mayurgare Před 3 lety +4

      ikr i am doing the same.

    • @nooobdeepubu5990
      @nooobdeepubu5990 Před 3 lety +4

      lol same.......😓

  • @2creamy4you15
    @2creamy4you15 Před 3 lety +645

    Even 7 years later, this is still helpful.

    • @KINGELIASyt
      @KINGELIASyt Před 2 lety +2

      Facts

    • @floppa26
      @floppa26 Před 2 lety +26

      Before I begin my actual comment, I would like to apologize in advance for my inadequate level of English proficiency. I am not a native speaker of the world's current lingua franca which unfortunately leads to me making numerous embarrassing mistakes being made whenever I attempt to communicate using this language. Whenever I am reminded of how I lack the ability to convey my thoughts in an eloquent manner, I feel as though I have committed a cardinal sin, as though every English teacher in the world is simultaneously shaking their head and sighing due to how utterly disappointed they are at me.
      Although I know that saying sorry to those of you who are reading my comment will not change the fact that I fail miserably to write and speak perfect English, I am writing this as a way to deter a certain type of people who cannot stand poor English (Also known informally as Grammar Nazis) from mocking me by posting unwanted and unnecessary comments detailing my every blunder. In my humble opinion, making grammatical errors should be perfectly acceptable as native speakers should not expect non-native speakers to be able to communicate in their second or third languages eloquently. If you are able to completely understand what the other person wrote, is there really a problem with what they've written? No, because the entire concept of communication is the exchange of information between other intelligent beings, which means that no matter how the exchange of information is made, as long as the information is accurately shared there is not a fundamental issue with their ability to communicate. To see it in another way, remember that someone who isn't fluent in English is fluent in another language. When you think about it this way, isn't it impressive for someone to speak a second language in any capacity? Having empathy and respect are qualities that are sorely missing for far too many people these days, especially on the internet.
      That being said, I am aware that not all netizens who correct others are doing it to ridicule and shame. There are some who do so with the intent to help others improve and grow. However, displaying the failures of other people publicly will cause the person who is criticized to feel negative emotions such as shame and sadness due to the fact that their mistake has been made obvious which severely undermines the point they were trying to make in spite of their unfamiliarity with the English language. In most circumstances people are not looking for language help when they post anything online. Most people just want to enjoy themselves and have a good time on the internet which is why I would not encourage correcting other people regardless of your intentions. If you really do want to help others with their spelling or grammar, I would highly recommend you to help via messaging privately because not only will you not embarrass anyone, you can also go more in-depth with your explanation which I'm sure the other person will greatly appreciate if they want help, but I digress. I know that I've written a bit of an essay, but I hope I've made my points clear.
      Anyways, here is the comment I wanted to make:
      Facts

    • @viztiz316
      @viztiz316 Před 2 lety +1

      @@floppa26 what

    • @just.nobody
      @just.nobody Před 2 lety

      @@viztiz316 f**k 😁

    • @teggolT
      @teggolT Před 2 lety +2

      @@floppa26 here's an essay in perfect endlich of how i can't speak English @ all

  • @EonityLuna
    @EonityLuna Před 7 lety +3597

    0:03
    > "game console"
    > picture of potato flashes

    • @DidierGlz
      @DidierGlz Před 7 lety +181

      eXAKR well the ps4 pro is like a potato with wires and a hdmi coming out of it

    • @accolyte-9854
      @accolyte-9854 Před 6 lety +73

      Warm Zucchini those are 4chan green text arrows, not 9gag

    • @jef8278
      @jef8278 Před 6 lety +98

      cause console users can only see 30 fps, they weren't fast enough =)

    • @oyvi00i
      @oyvi00i Před 6 lety +22

      Warm Zucchini
      >is on 9gag
      >use "xd"

    • @mrrnigah643
      @mrrnigah643 Před 6 lety

      1st Acc so true !

  • @shelfdefence2282
    @shelfdefence2282 Před 4 lety +1436

    The past linus sound like 2019 linus on helium.

  • @monkelifegood
    @monkelifegood Před 2 lety +122

    Even 8 years and 1 month later, this is still the most easy-to-understand and helpful guide to these kinds of things.

  • @frikinrikin
    @frikinrikin Před 5 lety +2827

    this should be redone in 2019

    • @CodexSan
      @CodexSan Před 5 lety +200

      Nothing has changed actually.
      Displayport 1.3 is still a distant dream.
      The only difference is that they've already launched the HDMI 2.0. (And I prefer HDMI 2.0 over Displayport.)

    • @Anthony-iv7de
      @Anthony-iv7de Před 5 lety +7

      @@CodexSan why is that?

    • @CodexSan
      @CodexSan Před 5 lety +3

      @@Anthony-iv7de why is that what? 🤔 🤔

    • @Anthony-iv7de
      @Anthony-iv7de Před 5 lety +40

      @@CodexSan why do you prefer HDMI 2.0 over display port?

    • @CodexSan
      @CodexSan Před 5 lety +71

      @@Anthony-iv7de network transfer, more recent, more compatible, sound transfer up to 7.1, most 3D video output (including 1080p44), a short cable can have up to 122hz of frequency...

  • @MichaelFlatman
    @MichaelFlatman Před 10 lety +686

    THIS exact video brought me to this channel and all of Linus' Channels

    • @techquickie
      @techquickie  Před 10 lety +101

      Michael Flatman glad to hear it :)

    • @een5744
      @een5744 Před 9 lety +7

      Techquickie I like linuscattips the most :-D

    • @captin2284
      @captin2284 Před 8 lety +2

      +Michael Flatman Mine was his Xeon CPU video, Our instructor for our Computer Networking Class showed it to us! Watched all of his videos by now im sure.... I BINGE!! Love you Linus Media Group! Thank you for the countless hours of entertainment.

    • @zombiedude6543
      @zombiedude6543 Před 8 lety

      +Michael Flatman Same.

    • @MichaelFlatman
      @MichaelFlatman Před 8 lety +1

      ***** yep standing for As Fast As Possible

  • @paradox9517
    @paradox9517 Před 3 lety +73

    The whole time I was thinking “he looks a lot like Linus” I hate myself

  • @gtaclevelandcity
    @gtaclevelandcity Před 8 lety +2709

    All you need to know: Display port is king

    • @cittycarloso
      @cittycarloso Před 8 lety +161

      Not all monitors have it but you are right. If you have the option of using DisplayPort, use it.

    • @speedbird2835
      @speedbird2835 Před 8 lety +33

      Today my dvi cable's locking mechanism broke and I couldn't connect it. I had a displayport cable from last christmas so I'm using it now. Therefore I went to this video to see the difference xD

    • @neonluck6368
      @neonluck6368 Před 8 lety +46

      can it 1440p at 144hz?

    • @deepspaceninefreak
      @deepspaceninefreak Před 8 lety +39

      yes.

    • @ihsan75y
      @ihsan75y Před 8 lety +2

      if i using a displayport vga converter, will it reducing it performance?
      i planning to buy rx 480 while my monitor still using vga port

  • @StickNoob117
    @StickNoob117 Před 10 lety +1935

    I like how you subtely put a potato before puting a console in the introduction xD
    Oh Mr Linus, you are as master race as it gets

    • @techquickie
      @techquickie  Před 10 lety +387

      I didn't think there was anything subtle about it :p

    • @NikolajLepka
      @NikolajLepka Před 10 lety +39

      TheHornet79 E3 Expo... Electronic Entertainment Expo Expo...

    • @windbreaker14
      @windbreaker14 Před 10 lety +7

      You sound like 14. Fuck off.

    • @phamman12
      @phamman12 Před 10 lety +7

      I'm a potatos.

    • @MrChoas966
      @MrChoas966 Před 10 lety +5

      Nikolaj Lepka
      ya like an ATM machine

  • @anarchyantz1564
    @anarchyantz1564 Před 3 lety +112

    Even after 6 years Linus is still proving helpful especially as I was told recently by a electronics firm that HDMI was the way to go and "dont worry about display port" so I finally looked it up, glad I did.

    • @TessHKM
      @TessHKM Před 2 lety +9

      Just so you know, that's actually correct today. The current HDMI standard (HDMI 2.1) is superior to the current displayport standard (DP 1.4).

    • @uno9915
      @uno9915 Před 2 lety +2

      @@TessHKM ay thanks bro I didnt know HDMI 2.1 existed as a person who doesn't know much about this stuff. you saved me 🤝

    • @toxicturkeyy
      @toxicturkeyy Před 2 lety +1

      @@TessHKM eh, only in bandwidth, hdmi still doesn't have a locking mechanism, any support for mst hubs, and no daisy chaining monitors.

    • @thewtfverse9763
      @thewtfverse9763 Před 2 lety

      @@TessHKM we're on displayport 2.0 now I believe

    • @TessHKM
      @TessHKM Před 2 lety

      @@thewtfverse9763 i know DP 2.0 exists, but as far as I'm aware there's no actual hardware with DP 2.0 inputs/outputs currently available.

  • @mcolivere.1437
    @mcolivere.1437 Před 4 lety +3

    6 years and this is still amazing. Thank you

  • @ahumpedgoblin
    @ahumpedgoblin Před 9 lety +74

    HDMI always played funny buggers between my computer and monitor, odd colours and blurry text was always the case, even between new GPUs and monitors.
    DVI for life.

  • @Chilupiano
    @Chilupiano Před 5 lety +354

    I’ve been binge watching Linus. He’s so annoyingly lovable.

  • @mrwind7556
    @mrwind7556 Před 2 lety +2

    even 200 years later, this is still helpful

  • @vukhuathuy2866
    @vukhuathuy2866 Před 4 lety +75

    1:01 This image says that DVI is more obsolete than VGA, being that the Stegosaurus predates the Triceratops by quite a lot of time

    • @IRMacGuyver
      @IRMacGuyver Před 4 lety +9

      I think VGA got more updates. DVI was kind of a dead end and couldn't support much more data where VGA could be upgraded all the way to WUXGA. DVI required 2 cables be connected "dual link" to a graphics card to drive a 2k monitor but "VGA" could do it with just one cable. DVI sort of lives on through HDMI though since the original HDMI was basically DVI with a new connector. But VGA cables still work fine with any HD 15 pin dsub connector.

    • @IRMacGuyver
      @IRMacGuyver Před 4 lety +5

      @@skaftiTH DVI-D is too slow and has too big of a connector. Totally incompatible with today's laptops. Also the max FPS at 4K is still a huge problem at 30 hz when pro gamers expect at least 144 hz out of a display. Worst of all the color space for DVI is crap RGB instead of YCbCr 4:4:4 which produces more accurate images to the original source.

    • @IRMacGuyver
      @IRMacGuyver Před 4 lety

      @Danica Daniel digital is crap. Analog will always be better.

    • @iDatedMyPizza
      @iDatedMyPizza Před 3 lety +1

      That's not a Stegosaurus. Looks like a Kentrosaurus.

    • @Kibafan17
      @Kibafan17 Před 3 lety +2

      @Danica Daniel I have the same GPU. it stopped working probably because of a Windows update. install the latest Graphics driver from AMD but do a clean install. your adapters should work.

  • @laneschwartz9980
    @laneschwartz9980 Před 6 lety +1337

    If you slow down the video to .75x speed, he is almost talking at a normal pace lol

  • @erikfani9790
    @erikfani9790 Před 7 lety +511

    I thought HDMI was the best thanks for clearing this up

    • @Chuckiele
      @Chuckiele Před 7 lety +40

      Well Display Port is clearly superior but it isnt supported by all graphics cards and monitors yet.

    • @kiiverkk
      @kiiverkk Před 7 lety +5

      For long 7+ meters passive cables, HDMI seems to supersede DP if using 4K 60p 4:4:4 (full RGB) signals though.

    • @Chuckiele
      @Chuckiele Před 7 lety +7

      kiiverkk Using 7+ meters passive cables for high resolution high refreshrate signals in the first place is stupid anyway.

    • @kiiverkk
      @kiiverkk Před 7 lety +1

      Still it's neat if I don't have to daisy chain active amplifiers and external power lines. Yes if more than 10m then there is no other way but about 7-10m is the sweetspot to get full quality picture to other side of same room.

    • @massimookissed1023
      @massimookissed1023 Před 7 lety +1

      kiiverkk , at least HDMI carries 5Volt (low) power too, which can power an active signal booster extension cable without needing a separate wallwart.

  • @dieseldog289
    @dieseldog289 Před 3 lety +4

    Awesome!! Looking at new monitors and needed to know the difference!! Explained in great easy to understand terms!! Thankyou!

  • @stevecash83
    @stevecash83 Před 7 lety +323

    How did I get here? All I wanted was to hook up a flatscreen to my VGA output ancient PC....

    • @noobnooby2054
      @noobnooby2054 Před 5 lety +6

      LOL

    • @mikem9536
      @mikem9536 Před 5 lety +3

      I ditched my old VGA card, for DVI-D to HDMI, might be time for a better PC bro. (go quad core or better). Xeon W3690 6 core performs about the same or better than the i5-8400.

    • @mikem9536
      @mikem9536 Před 5 lety

      czcams.com/video/vSXsJFLzEOE/video.html

    • @samratdas69696
      @samratdas69696 Před 5 lety

      Me too! Lol!

    • @youlovegrimz8249
      @youlovegrimz8249 Před 4 lety +5

      Rip

  • @Presto12346
    @Presto12346 Před 7 lety +1402

    playing it at 0.5 makes him sound drunk

  • @johnsherby9130
    @johnsherby9130 Před 4 lety +1

    Watching this 6 years later. Still Helped me a lot

  • @AnnCatsanndra
    @AnnCatsanndra Před 2 lety +4

    This is exactly what I needed after I needed some adapters for the display ports on my PC to connect to my DVI monitor. Thank you!

  • @rerere115
    @rerere115 Před 9 lety +148

    Step 1. Pause the video. Step 2. Click 1 on your keyboard. Step 3. Enjoy.

  • @Team100
    @Team100 Před 6 lety +569

    Everyone knows that SCART is the best!!

    • @bea2488
      @bea2488 Před 6 lety +24

      i have a Nintendo Wii in 2018 with a SCART adapter plugged into my 2015 TV

    • @bea2488
      @bea2488 Před 6 lety +7

      lol a Wii setup isnt anywhere near as complex as that XD

    • @bea2488
      @bea2488 Před 6 lety +1

      Matteo Cristini im sure they do

    • @pinklightninggacha
      @pinklightninggacha Před 5 lety +1

      Scart is so outdated it's not funny but the old aerial port I still love

    • @ImInSpainWithoutTheS
      @ImInSpainWithoutTheS Před 5 lety

      No we know cable and water is the best by what I mean the first tv

  • @delta24k67
    @delta24k67 Před 4 lety +19

    Even 6 years later this is helpful
    Carry on the trend:)

  • @stwida91
    @stwida91 Před 4 lety +102

    Sitting here with a VGA monitor going "Huh, guess it's time to replace it."
    Sitting here realizing I should have to this conclusion in 2014, apparently... kind of.... shitting my pants.

  • @maximusretardious4597
    @maximusretardious4597 Před 5 lety +873

    4K at 30hz... im gonna be sick

    • @lucasimmons075
      @lucasimmons075 Před 4 lety +150

      @2000subscribers with no videos challenge human eyes needs to download more ram to see over 28.7 fps

    • @RoScFan
      @RoScFan Před 4 lety +16

      I actually hate 60 fps. For anything.

    • @Evexin
      @Evexin Před 4 lety +17

      RoScFan are you European by chance? cause i know some European countries use 50 fps

    • @skeldrboii6247
      @skeldrboii6247 Před 4 lety +51

      @@Evexin the fuck?

    • @ubern00bkye
      @ubern00bkye Před 4 lety +18

      @@skeldrboii6247 the fuck indeed!

  • @sethskinner1897
    @sethskinner1897 Před 7 lety +172

    0:03 Console = Destroyed

  • @stevethibeault1100
    @stevethibeault1100 Před rokem +6

    It's interesting to watch the old tech quickie videos and see Linus get excited over old tech standards and realize how much improvement has come in the last few years

  • @farhadaa
    @farhadaa Před 4 lety +47

    i cant believe this is linus, he sounds so much different.

  • @BobbyJay1
    @BobbyJay1 Před 8 lety +862

    Not bothered with a locking mechanism

    • @ninja.saywhat
      @ninja.saywhat Před 8 lety +59

      yeah me too. it's not like i move my monitor like i do so with my mouse :)

    • @BobbyJay1
      @BobbyJay1 Před 8 lety +2

      tootsie|troll® True!

    • @zainsiddiqi7633
      @zainsiddiqi7633 Před 7 lety

      same

    • @690_5
      @690_5 Před 7 lety

      Bobby Jay... DANG IT BOBBY

    • @pm_me_ur_gluons
      @pm_me_ur_gluons Před 7 lety +9

      I don't mind lack of locking in HDMI, but HP laptops tend to have VGA port with no screw holes and these things wear out pretty quickly. On my laptop I have to readjust it a lot, otherwise I have no green color displayed.

  • @Stego27
    @Stego27 Před 8 lety +164

    Um... I still use vga on my main moniter and dvi on my second monitor

    • @cpufreak101
      @cpufreak101 Před 8 lety +2

      and i was using VGA just up until yesterday :P

    • @cyberlion6411
      @cyberlion6411 Před 8 lety +12

      and a 2.50$ computer? lol

    • @Stego27
      @Stego27 Před 8 lety +2

      CyberLion £160

    • @cavethief6761
      @cavethief6761 Před 8 lety +21

      Same - and my PC was 1000€. Well, as long as my monitor puts out 1080p, I don't need any of that new stuff ^^

    • @TheDude50447
      @TheDude50447 Před 7 lety +2

      same thing here :D but the other way around :D

  • @nl817
    @nl817 Před 3 lety +1

    7 years later, this is still helpful. Besides the clear audio equalization issues.

  • @thesteelrodent1796
    @thesteelrodent1796 Před 2 lety +33

    7 years later, still a great resource. But a couple things to note: VGA was analogue because it was made for CRT, and thus old graphic cards were only VGA. Most LCD screens from the 90s only have VGA input because they were made to be compatible with these VGA only cards, but using an analogue signal for a digital display makes the image blurry, so for these old monitors you need the shortest and highest quality cable possible in order to get the best image quality.
    Also worth keeping in mind that the even older EGA (as well as CGA and the standards before it) was digital and CRTs had digital-analogue converters in the monitor input, so those monitors are only compatible with EGA, and not anything newer. Despite being digital, EGA is not directly compatible with modern monitors and must be processed during the conversion. Can't just stick a DVI connector to the end of an EGA cable
    On cards with VGA and DVI, the DVI is fed directly from the GPU, while the digital-analogue converter for VGA is hooked into this datastream. This was the only way they could make cards have both digital and analogue output. With more modern digital-only cards, it's much easier to have different output options, and it's normal for cards to have DVI, DP, and HDMI ports (it varies with model whether you still get DVI), although you usually can't use them all at once. Typically some of them share channel, but really depends on your card.

    • @ej2796
      @ej2796 Před 2 lety

      Yeah it was...but his "favorite" up and coming new video standard(the Display Port) didn't really pan out and become a widely adopted standard, did it?
      I found this because I'm trying to find the best way to hook up 2 monitors to my 9020 optiplex. It had a VGA, 2 DP's, and what looks to be a 2nd male VGA port that is labeled "ioio".
      You seem to know a bit about this subject. Any suggestions?
      For the info...My dell monitor only accepts vga and dvi, and I'm trying to use a tv with hdmi/optical/AV-component as my second monitor.

    • @Lynwood_Jackson
      @Lynwood_Jackson Před 2 lety

      @@ej2796 it's been a month, so I fairly sure you found the answer out but in case you haven't: the "ioioi" is a serial port. It was a standard for periferals prior to USB. If I were you, I would go VGA to the monitor and get a Displayport to HDMI adapter for the TV. Honestly though, you might want to consider buying a video card instead of using the integrated graphics or whatever card they might have in it.

    • @stephensnell5707
      @stephensnell5707 Před rokem

      You mean Analog

  • @Volardin
    @Volardin Před 5 lety +136

    My first thought watching this video was "dang linus looks younger" then I seen 2014.

  • @ziixu
    @ziixu Před 7 lety +765

    Displayport > All the others

    • @guywhoknows4chords459
      @guywhoknows4chords459 Před 7 lety +11

      Hey man, can i ask a question about displayports judging by your enthusiasm? :P I am thinking about getting a monitor for black Friday. I am gonna buy an HDMI input one with built in speakers. However, I have a mini display port and I was wondering if audio will output to the monitor's speakers (using a mini displayport to HDMI adapter). I know there's google, but nothing beats a conversation. thanks in advance bro.

    • @ziixu
      @ziixu Před 7 lety +16

      I don't know really if the adapter will output the sound, but HDMI and mini display port can output the sound by connecting directly.
      Sorry my english.

    • @guywhoknows4chords459
      @guywhoknows4chords459 Před 7 lety +15

      oh ok. thank you. And don't worry, your English is great :)

    • @fardmcshid931
      @fardmcshid931 Před 7 lety +1

      +Kelly Medley my 970 has 1 hdmi, 2 dvi and 3 DisplayPort slots. It's pretty filthy when barely any monitors I've seen have DisplayPort

    • @awindowsboi9213
      @awindowsboi9213 Před 6 lety

      DPMR

  • @shlev13
    @shlev13 Před rokem +2

    Even even 9 years later, this is still really helpfull

  • @Blez1224
    @Blez1224 Před 2 lety

    It would be nice to see an updated version of this :D

  • @mitchg9017
    @mitchg9017 Před 7 lety +37

    Linus lowkey roasting consoles; 0:03

    • @youngmorgan6799
      @youngmorgan6799 Před 7 lety +1

      BubyM B you mean offending potatoes by comparing them to shit boxes controlled by arcade machine handle

  • @joelaguirre9219
    @joelaguirre9219 Před 5 lety +15

    you just answer all my possible quetions about this universe in like 2 seconds mate, gud vid dud

  • @nyantehpaa
    @nyantehpaa Před 3 lety

    After 6 years this IS still helpful👍🏾

  • @m3m3d_
    @m3m3d_ Před 2 lety

    Been 7 years and this is still useful.

  • @wesleytoulouse7186
    @wesleytoulouse7186 Před 5 lety +10

    when you try to find a LTT video on display ports and out of 3 time travelled linus' this is the best of them all

  • @Kabix
    @Kabix Před 5 lety +19

    _One of the best Tech channels_ :]

  • @javierjones
    @javierjones Před rokem

    Years later, this is so helpful.. thanks Linus

  • @patrickrwhite8354
    @patrickrwhite8354 Před 3 lety

    I think your videos are super informative and easily understood bravo you have a new subscriber

  • @MrPartyWaffle
    @MrPartyWaffle Před 9 lety +296

    I love how console users claim they new consoles will be able to use 4K@60 lol nope those consoles only use 1.4

    • @ImperialDoor
      @ImperialDoor Před 9 lety +5

      That's because they actually do.

    • @MrPartyWaffle
      @MrPartyWaffle Před 9 lety +141

      Lol, nope.

    • @phxnigtmare
      @phxnigtmare Před 9 lety +211

      ImperialDoor they can barley hit the 1080p mark

    • @Grimneo
      @Grimneo Před 9 lety +92

      ImperialDoor They don't even come close. Consoles are nowhere near in comparison to a high end gpu. Also Linus proved a 6 year old gtx 480 did the same compared to the xbox one and ps4 and that is sad. Also consoles struggle at 1080p at 60fps plus they use hdmi 1.4 which only supports 60hz at 1080p. Not hating on consoles as I own an xbox one but it was a waste of $350 plus the lack of backwards compatible games. Give me a break Microsoft. I can still play games on the pc that I have owned for over 10 years but a console no lol. Currently over 300 games on the pc that I own compared to the $120 I spent on 2 xbox one games.

    • @ImperialDoor
      @ImperialDoor Před 9 lety

      Grimneo So why would you buy an Xbox one then?

  • @TrollFaceTheMan
    @TrollFaceTheMan Před 6 lety +199

    DVI doesn't carry audio..? Hmm the sound my DVI hooked up TV is playing must be being transferred from my computer using magical Pixy Farts then.

    • @Nickgowans
      @Nickgowans Před 5 lety +70

      Maybe you just have a wide and varied imagination and an outstanding ability to read lips. Even when the people are facing away from you.

    • @lukecesarin7266
      @lukecesarin7266 Před 5 lety +30

      It depends. Some graphics cards can send audio through dvi

    • @tazgamerplays
      @tazgamerplays Před 5 lety +21

      @@lukecesarin7266 I had some that did, but Linus did say that the cable couldn't do it. He was wrong on that.

    • @tazgamerplays
      @tazgamerplays Před 5 lety +6

      @@lechap22 True, but he didn't specify that when he said it.

    • @ChrisMartinScruffy
      @ChrisMartinScruffy Před 5 lety +20

      They stopped putting out DVI-Pixie Fart cables years ago because they got glitter inside the power supply

  • @waynemontgomery7369
    @waynemontgomery7369 Před 3 lety +1

    6 years later this video is super helpful. I'm glad Q4 2020 Linus's voice matured. Slightly...

  • @ianfritz3170
    @ianfritz3170 Před 3 lety

    still helpful. but so glad yall slowed down a bit and sound quality improved. hes soo tenny.

  • @ViperoK
    @ViperoK Před 6 lety +564

    4:02
    *Linus.exe* has crashed
    please call 911-1337-Techquickie for support

  • @nahco3994
    @nahco3994 Před 4 lety +26

    You forgot DVI's biggest "drawback" (from the industry's perspective), and probably the real reason for its coming obsolescence: No support for DRM. This made it utterly undesirable for use in TVs. Fortunately, HDMI is here for the rescue, solving this unbearable flaw.

    • @megakarlachofficial
      @megakarlachofficial Před 2 lety +5

      DVI itself actually support HDCP (DRM), as the port is electronically identical to HDMI, but only few monitors support it.
      HDCP are optional on DVI but on HDMI required it.

  • @MythicVS
    @MythicVS Před 4 lety

    Thank you for making this informative video.
    Just what i needed :D

  • @istyl3
    @istyl3 Před rokem

    12 Years and this is still helpful.

  • @SuperBaseGamer
    @SuperBaseGamer Před 9 lety +30

    Im watching this through VGA, it's not that sharp, but it works...

    • @5084204
      @5084204 Před 9 lety +2

      So am I.

    • @aidansweeney9667
      @aidansweeney9667 Před 9 lety

      so am I with an adapter that plugs into my laptop and there's a vga cable that goes to my monitor..it's a 20" 1600x900 with a 15.6" laptop, 1600x900

    • @MrNamegame
      @MrNamegame Před 9 lety

      My XFX Radeon 7970 is pushing a sharp VGA signal through a DVI to VGA adapter to my 24" flatscreen...then again, I am running a 1920x1080 60hz video signal obviously, and this 7970 is not the strongest video card of today but is more than powerful enough to push a strong VGA signal through to the monitor.

    • @MrPmerv
      @MrPmerv Před 9 lety

      You and me both POOR PEOPLE FTW

    • @stephensnell5707
      @stephensnell5707 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@aidansweeney9667you cannot do that as VGA WOULD NOT CARRY SOUND SIGNALS,VGA IS GONE FOR GOOD ANYWAY

  • @MMOkillerthefirst
    @MMOkillerthefirst Před 5 lety +5

    Very good video, but especially for gaming, it would have been interesting which format can output higher frequencies like 120Hz or 144Hz

  • @sunderzilla
    @sunderzilla Před rokem +2

    10 years later, and this is still helpful

  • @randomsloths779
    @randomsloths779 Před 3 lety +7

    Hope this helps! :
    VGA : 0:15
    DVI : 0:56
    HDMI : 1:59
    DisplayPort : 2:56

  • @JDMricist
    @JDMricist Před 9 lety +19

    No locking mechanism is definitely a plus for HDMI cables, not a drawback.. What if your cat or dog gets behind the TV and gets caught in the cable? It will pull the TV and computer off my desk causing about $2k in damages instead of just yanking the cable out worst case scenario breaking the cable which would only be $20 in damages.
    For this reason I NEVER screw in those locking screws on my DVI cables. Also because sometimes I have to unplug and replug it often for my Oculus Rift to work right.

    • @keepitlegal1179
      @keepitlegal1179 Před 9 lety +2

      thank god i dont have a dog :P

    • @keepitlegal1179
      @keepitlegal1179 Před 9 lety

      Use tape or blu tack on the edges when you put in the cable into the port should help you out

    • @keepitlegal1179
      @keepitlegal1179 Před 9 lety

      if they work no need but up to you :P

    • @keepitlegal1179
      @keepitlegal1179 Před 9 lety

      i dont have animals thank god :P

    • @penguincoalition4207
      @penguincoalition4207 Před 9 lety +3

      My HDMI cable got all messed up. It got bent and came loose from the case. You sometimes have to shove and wiggle it to get it in. Ect. If only they had a locking mechanism...

  • @EnforcerGG
    @EnforcerGG Před 3 lety +2

    Even 6 years later this is still helpful

  • @danielrink
    @danielrink Před 2 lety

    Awesome work, I was starting to freak out. Thanks

  • @xEndless_Gaming
    @xEndless_Gaming Před 5 lety +3

    Very helpful, thank you😊

  • @larbi253
    @larbi253 Před 7 lety +273

    alot of TVs don't have display ports while almost all have hdmi

    • @Leroyteam
      @Leroyteam Před 7 lety +28

      +MightyDirtKing useless

    • @ericmckeown5417
      @ericmckeown5417 Před 7 lety

      +The Trust wha?

    • @Masoniscool9
      @Masoniscool9 Před 7 lety +5

      Your tv doesn't need 4K 60fps though, so an HDMI cable would work just fine

    • @njsullyalex2744
      @njsullyalex2744 Před 7 lety +9

      Unless you have a 4K TV, and those are becoming much more common now, and I think those have HDMI 2.0 though.

    • @olican101
      @olican101 Před 6 lety +4

      +Zylixel "Your tv doesn't need 4K 60fps though, so an HDMI cable would work just fine"
      Yes, it does...

  • @saber379
    @saber379 Před 4 lety +2

    Even during lockdown, this is still helpful.

  • @evanjohnson1299
    @evanjohnson1299 Před 5 lety +45

    Late 2018 here now there is USB 3.1type C High power which can transfer data, video, audio, and power the monitor all from the same cable.

    • @brosk1s883
      @brosk1s883 Před 5 lety +6

      USB 3.1 Gen 1 only supports up to 9W of PD and has half the bandwidth of HDMI 1.4 - while Gen 2 does support up to 100W PD but still has less bandwidth than HDMI 1.4 - best advancement of display ports in recent times would definitely be Thunderbolt 3 (same connector, totally different internal wiring) that debuted in Late 2016 iirc?

  • @channelcats0
    @channelcats0 Před 10 lety +37

    Pause at 3:31

  • @mxygirl
    @mxygirl Před 2 lety +1

    Even though this was in 2014, it was still super helpful.
    Thanks!

  • @titangamer9247
    @titangamer9247 Před 3 lety

    Even 7 years later its still really helpful!!
    Linus???

  • @antares2323
    @antares2323 Před 5 lety +9

    I think the most cool feature about DisplayPort that he hasn't talked about is the fact that you can daisy chain multiple monitor (like 5 or so depending on the resolution) over one port on the graphics card

  • @phire0
    @phire0 Před 8 lety +22

    I love how you have a potato before the console

  • @Hr1s7i
    @Hr1s7i Před 3 lety +2

    That pie to the face was so satisfying. Can we get another one?

  • @SavageRoosterOnThaLooster

    Even 7 years later, this is still helpful!

  • @HrkosHunter
    @HrkosHunter Před 8 lety +226

    Why is there a Potato at 0:03?

    • @HarryWizard
      @HarryWizard Před 8 lety +34

      its a joke to say some pcs run like potato's

    • @OfficialD1ngbat
      @OfficialD1ngbat Před 8 lety +230

      No, its a joke to say consoles are potatoes lol

    • @kylebovet
      @kylebovet Před 8 lety +16

      +Zephane no it's talking about Xbox

    • @kylebovet
      @kylebovet Před 8 lety +1

      +OfficialDingbat people say consoles are high performance? do you know the reason why?

    • @Wiromax3
      @Wiromax3 Před 8 lety

      Whaat, it's not a camera? jk...

  • @BigNerdLandon
    @BigNerdLandon Před 4 lety +11

    I remember seeing DP to HDMI on a school computer and I thought DP was an OLD connector. I remembered that day from this video

  • @potatosmasher1072
    @potatosmasher1072 Před 4 lety

    You guys have stepped up your audio game. I immediately noticed the difference going 2 years back. (Was watching a 3 year old vid)

  • @fatihakilma2098
    @fatihakilma2098 Před 3 lety +12

    Even in 2021, it is still helpful..

  • @spectro742
    @spectro742 Před 8 lety +75

    I saw that potato between the computer and the console.

  • @mickester
    @mickester Před 3 lety

    I was today's years old when I learn the diff between those diff cable ! Good stuff

  • @Grapesforbananas
    @Grapesforbananas Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing this!! I love it

  • @robertoliver8289
    @robertoliver8289 Před 8 lety +90

    Jesus 8k...

    • @assassinbeast4829
      @assassinbeast4829 Před 8 lety

      ikr

    • @Christianaak93
      @Christianaak93 Před 8 lety +3

      +Robert Oliver 12K is already existing but the hardware need a few more years to evolve.

    • @Daniel15au
      @Daniel15au Před 8 lety

      No doubt it'll be commonplace one day. Years ago we were saying "640x480 is all you'll ever need!" :)

    • @JustifyJustin
      @JustifyJustin Před 8 lety +2

      +Robert Oliver When you crave your screen text to be read with the Hubble Telescope :D

    • @xsjado1air
      @xsjado1air Před 8 lety

      +JustifyJustin lol, using a microscope on the over-9000-k-screen for cell-biology :D or a telescope for astronomy ))

  • @RJ_Cormac
    @RJ_Cormac Před 3 lety +7

    Linus; "I'm tired from that mountain."
    James; "I'm a full sized adult, I almost died!"

  • @OkieOtaku
    @OkieOtaku Před měsícem +6

    Here from the "Here's What All Those Connectors On Your PC Do" video from June 2024.....

  • @aetd106
    @aetd106 Před 6 lety +4

    It's really a shame that HDMI's CEC hasn't been implemented in a lot of graphics cards and computers. Would help keep power consumption low if computers sent a sleep signal to the monitor on shutdown and sleep, and maybe even vice-versa.

  • @karthikc07
    @karthikc07 Před 9 měsíci

    Almost a decade later, this is still super useful.

  • @SeniorSpunky
    @SeniorSpunky Před 8 lety +84

    Sooo, what cable allows 144hz at 1080p? Display port, DVI?

    •  Před 8 lety +1

      +Senior Steffan A similar question I wanted to ask. Why so many people are looking for 144MHz refresh rate at 4K if no cable is capable of transferring that much data? Or am I missing something?

    • @uetzel
      @uetzel Před 8 lety

      +Tamás Kocsír as far as i know there are no 144hz 4k monitors nor any cables for it, but i'm sure you could do that with the new Displayport standard

    • @SeniorSpunky
      @SeniorSpunky Před 8 lety +59

      uetzel even if the new displayport can do that, who fucking has the horsepower to drive games at 4k 144fps?

    • @uetzel
      @uetzel Před 8 lety +6

      Senior Steffan quad Titan Z, or maybe it's just a not very demanding game like left for dead :D

    • @SeniorSpunky
      @SeniorSpunky Před 8 lety +16

      uetzel maybe, but if u watch JayzTwoCents u'd know that there isn't a cpu out there that doesn't bottleneck 4 titan x's, it can just handle 3 of them

  • @LongX49
    @LongX49 Před 4 lety +56

    2020 and im still looking at this guide

    • @av28379
      @av28379 Před 4 lety

      Me too here

    • @Stefan-om3ht
      @Stefan-om3ht Před 4 lety

      Yes

    • @guillermosenties.848
      @guillermosenties.848 Před 4 lety

      Do you guys know if it would be a good a idea to use an old PC monitor to play with a PS4? It only needs an HDMI adapter to VGA, but wouldn't want to buy it, if it is that bad. Thanks

    • @enzoexcourn3002
      @enzoexcourn3002 Před 4 lety +1

      Guillermo Senties. Its fine

    • @guillermosenties.848
      @guillermosenties.848 Před 4 lety

      Love you man you're the best. Appreciate the answer, stay safe now.

  • @TyKizer
    @TyKizer Před 2 lety +1

    Nov 8th, 2021, this is still helpful.

  • @jacobcatalfamo1963
    @jacobcatalfamo1963 Před 4 lety

    Even 6 years later, this video still helps a lot

  • @PapaScho
    @PapaScho Před 4 lety +23

    Well now I know that the GPU I'm planning on buying is gonna be good. I've never used displayport before so I was scared but I'm buying the RX 5700 XT as an upgrade to my RX 580 due to its cooling capabilities.

  • @RBeeMedia
    @RBeeMedia Před 10 lety +7

    Oh, god, that quick potato that changes to a console.. Never change, Linus !

  • @angelohobson9820
    @angelohobson9820 Před 2 lety +2

    Even 8 years later this ia still helpful

  • @xgeniesx5930
    @xgeniesx5930 Před 4 lety

    almost exactly 6 years later, still helpful

  • @lu2057
    @lu2057 Před 4 lety +569

    Lol this series is literally called: Techquickie: FAP
    Edid: thanks for the likes!

    • @ThatOnionispog
      @ThatOnionispog Před 4 lety +26

      I just love FAP videos

    • @lu2057
      @lu2057 Před 4 lety +9

      @@ThatOnionispog AHHAHAHAHA I'M LITERALLY DYING

    • @ThatOnionispog
      @ThatOnionispog Před 4 lety

      Luigi 2057 well Linus decided to make me

    • @lu2057
      @lu2057 Před 4 lety +1

      @@ThatOnionispog well lol

    • @FrankEiDaTANKy
      @FrankEiDaTANKy Před 4 lety +3

      So tech. Much quick. Moar FAP

  • @jarjaledi
    @jarjaledi Před 3 lety +7

    This guy: Explaining the cables fast as possible
    Me: Still skipping 10 secs forward and forward

  • @tauruskd6688
    @tauruskd6688 Před rokem

    💯 years later,this is still helpful 😃.

  • @streamsniper6902
    @streamsniper6902 Před 3 lety +9

    Even after 6 years he is still a badass

  • @MrSonicTeam
    @MrSonicTeam Před 3 lety +6

    DVI really is an underrated adapter and should not just be dropped like this. I hope it's not too late for it.