Monitor VGA Cables - Resolution Limits ?

Bint Box · 20 Jul 2010 at 22:33

Hi,

Is there a maximum limit of monitor resolution that can be carried by an sVGA cable. For example, could one cable be rated as OK for 1600 x 1200 but not capable of 1920 x 1200? Or, are they all capable of the same maximum resolution limit? I need a new sVGA cable that will support 1920 x 1200 and just wish to make sure I purchase one that will support this resolution.

By sVGA cable I am referring to a cable with male 15 Pin D sub connectors at both ends.

Rgds
Binty

manbearpig · 20 Jul 2010 at 22:35

Any VGA cable will run any of those resolutions I am pretty sure, I am running a 1600 x 1200p monitor from a cheap bundled VGA cable. But the quality of the picture will depend on the quality of the cable.

Rroff · 20 Jul 2010 at 22:38

Pretty sure even the cheapy ones will support upto 2560x resolution.

jpaul · 21 Jul 2010 at 11:43

Hi,
Driving a 4:3 crt at 1800x1350/65hz found I needed a good quality vga cable
(eg Belkin pro High Integrity) to avoid ghosting which will get with cheaper cables ..
can try cables out from high st retailers that allow returns
Cheers, Paul

Bint Box · 21 Jul 2010 at 16:15

I hope to use a VGA cable for 1920 x 1200 on one of my monitor inputs. It looks as though I need a decent quality cable with good shielding.

Does the cable have to be fully wired, ie, all 15 pins wired?

Rgds
Binty