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Why is there still a DVI connector on Nvidia reference cards?

I have noticed that with Win 8.1, my monitor doesn't pickup the signal and I have to disconnect/connect and its ok! Annoying but it works!
 
snips86x said:
If it did mean one slot, could we see micro/ITX boards with more PCIE?
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I've always thought that, maybe ITX is a push, but Micro ATX could have a few.

I always think of these ROG boards,

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I know the 4 Red ones should be used, but if each GPU could be 1 Slot, the board could be cut off after the black PCI-e 16 slot, if there was an additional one below the first Red. Having Quad SLI/Xfire on a Matx would be crazy, the tubing would probably be a nightmare, but you probably would be able to make a half sized bridge.

For an ATX board you could have 4 PCIe 16 slots at the top, and a few x1 for soundcards and others maybe?
 
S2KIP said:
Now I'm by no means an expert in cooling, but would binning off that connector and the associated electronics create more room for airflow which would increase the performance of the reference coolers on Nvidia cards?

Who still uses DVI? It's dated now isn't it? Most people are on display port, and if DVI is a must, then there are adapters available.

Thoughts?
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S2KIP said:
Really? Where did I say that? :rolleyes:
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There in your first post. Did you forget what you typed ? :rolleyes:
 
I used to use 3x DVI when I had my 5760x1200 setup, now I've gone 4K I am forced to use DisplayPort, and I hate it!!!
 
LambChop said:
There in your first post. Did you forget what you typed ? :rolleyes:
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I don't see where I said the following:

LambChop said:
Well you would quite happily see DVI being stripped off without question in order for possibly better cooling.
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Not one hint of it. You're putting words into my mouth.

I asked if removing the connector would give better airflow and cooling. I never said 'stripped off without question'.

I then asked who still uses DVI.

So no, I didn't forget what I wrote, but you've seemingly chosen to forget how to read.
 
which standard is winning between hdmi and dp?...i thought hdmi was the prevailing standard as it was in there first and good enough and now pervasive?..is DP making a resurgence??
 
ginjaninja said:
which standard is winning between hdmi and dp?...i thought hdmi was the prevailing standard as it was in there first and good enough and now pervasive?..is DP making a resurgence??
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Depends on your requirements. If you using a standard monitor or a TV which supports HDMI, then that'd be a good choice. However, if you're looking at 4K and want something above 30hz, then DP would be your choice :)
 
ginjaninja said:
which standard is winning between hdmi and dp?...i thought hdmi was the prevailing standard as it was in there first and good enough and now pervasive?..is DP making a resurgence??
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They are not really competitors, HDMI/DVI are, in the same way S-Video/VGA were on old cards. HDMI is useful if you want to connect to a TV (sort of like the S-Video connectors on old VGA cards) or a monitor with just DVI or HDMI, but for hooking up a monitor DP is the best connector.

If you're buying a high end monitor today it's probably going to come with a DP cable, and if you're buying a high end GPU it's going to have DP and HDMI 2.0 anyway so DP just makes more sense, especially as the cables are easier to work with.
 
S2KIP said:
I don't see where I said the following:



Not one hint of it. You're putting words into my mouth.

I asked if removing the connector would give better airflow and cooling. I never said 'stripped off without question'.

I then asked who still uses DVI.

So no, I didn't forget what I wrote, but you've seemingly chosen to forget how to read.
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Let me help you.....

This is actually what you wrote....

Now I'm by no means an expert in cooling, but would binning off that connector and the associated electronics create more room for airflow which would increase the performance of the reference coolers on Nvidia cards?

Who still uses DVI? It's dated now isn't it? Most people are on display port, and if DVI is a must, then there are adapters available.

Thoughts?


You actually said "Now I'm by no means an expert in cooling, but would binning off that connector" starting with Now, and using binning completely suggests getting rid. Doesnt matter how you dress it up or backtrack this is what you said and going by your words, what you meant.

You actually wrote "Who still uses DVI? It's dated now isn't it?" Suggesting that this is old tech, as you used 'dated' should be questioned in its use and then suggesting because 'Who still uses DVI' can just go and buy an adaptor if they still want to use it.

You came across as a snob and arrogant with a bit of an attitude as your 1st post and subsequent posts show.
 
I think you're being mean Lambchop. He was just asking a question...

... would binning off that connector and the associated electronics create more room for airflow which would increase the performance of the reference coolers ... ?
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Leave OP alone... :rolleyes:
 
Time of the month for some people I think.

Oh god no, another joke that could be misinterpreted!

DVI is old tech, it's been around for a long long time. There's no snobbery about it, I was just wondering. Jeez.
 
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