DVI-I or DVI-D

[masten]

Im gonna get a cheap agp dual dvi/vga graphics (fx5200 or radeon 9250 or the like) card for my work pc.

Havent got a clue whether I need DVI-I or DVI-D?

Currently using an old radeon 9700 in it (which I'll be taking out to put in another pc to play games) which works fine with the monitor Ive got.

Thanks
Masten

 

[BillytheImpaler]

Most graphics cards output DVI-I, which contains both digital and analog signal. YOu can use this with both digital and analog monitors.

DVD-D is digital only so it cannot be used with adapters to drive analog monitors like all CRT screens and inexpensive TFTs.

 

[masten]

OK, got it. Ill go for a dvi-i one. Found a powercolour R9550 128MB for £16. Cant go wrong.
Thanks

 

[masten]

will this run aero Ok if I ever upgrade?

 

[BillytheImpaler]

Yeah, a 9550 should get a 3 on the Vista performance scale.