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Hynad on 06 March 2013
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CGI-Quality said:
yo_john117 said:
CGI-Quality said:
yo_john117 said:

Computer monitors are a big part of why PC games look so much better than console games.

Well, that plays a role, but the bigger reasons are resolution + customizable features, and DVI vs HDMI. Next gen, things will be closer if most games can maintain a higher resolution.

Yep, not arguing with you there

I just wanted to state that HD monitors have a surprisingly big part of how good games look (at least it surprised me).

 

Whats the difference between DVI and HDMI? Does one look better than the other?

HDMI can only output 1080p @ 60Hz on console (and most consoles games aren't even in native 1080p), while PC can enjoy higher fps, in addition to higher resolutions with DVI or DP (Display Port). For example, I have my 360 hooked up to a Samsung SA23700D, 3D, 120Hz monitor, yet, the picture clarity is still trumped by my PC (which I have running on another of the exact same model). This is all before we even get to the indivdual, PC exclusive traits.

Both (HDMI and dual link DVI) allow for a resolution of 2560x1600 at 60Hz with 48bits color depth.
 

Now, HDMI 1.4 allows resolutions of 3840x2160 @ 30Hz, and 4096x2160 @ 24Hz. Which puts HDMI over DVI when all is said and done, but those resolutions and clocks aren't really suitable for PC gaming. In the end, HDMI is a superior tech over DVI, since it can achieve pretty much the same as DVI but also outputs 8 channel audio. Both connections allow a resolution of 1920x1200 at 120Hz.

If you really want to go over the specs of HDMI, DVI isn't the asnwer at all.  You have to go DisplayPort. That is, if you want to enjoy the resolution possible with HDMI, but at 60Hz. It has twice the bandwidth that HDMI has. So for PC gaming enthusiasts, DisplayPort is a no brainer.