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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КОМЕНТАРІ • 7 тис.

  • @gertheart5418
    @gertheart5418 5 років тому +8945

    Even 4 years later, this is still helpful.

  • @Infxn1ty
    @Infxn1ty Рік тому +781

    8 years later, this is still helpful

  • @rumblejack5685
    @rumblejack5685 3 роки тому +2584

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

    • @Agownsrs2
      @Agownsrs2 3 роки тому +124

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 Still feel out of date lol.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

    • @rasheen1036
      @rasheen1036 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +4

      ikr i am doing the same.

    • @nooobdeepubu5990
      @nooobdeepubu5990 3 роки тому +4

      lol same.......😓

  • @2creamy4you15
    @2creamy4you15 3 роки тому +644

    Even 7 years later, this is still helpful.

    • @KINGELIASyt
      @KINGELIASyt 2 роки тому +2

      Facts

    • @floppa26
      @floppa26 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +1

      @@floppa26 what

    • @just.nobody
      @just.nobody 2 роки тому

      @@viztiz316 f**k 😁

    • @teggolT
      @teggolT 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @shelfdefence2282
    @shelfdefence2282 4 роки тому +1437

    The past linus sound like 2019 linus on helium.

  • @EonityLuna
    @EonityLuna 7 років тому +3597

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

    • @DidierGlz
      @DidierGlz 7 років тому +181

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

    • @accolyte-9854
      @accolyte-9854 6 років тому +73

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

    • @jef8278
      @jef8278 6 років тому +98

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

    • @oyvi00i
      @oyvi00i 6 років тому +22

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

    • @mrrnigah643
      @mrrnigah643 6 років тому

      1st Acc so true !

  • @monkelifegood
    @monkelifegood 2 роки тому +122

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

  • @paradox9517
    @paradox9517 3 роки тому +74

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

  • @frikinrikin
    @frikinrikin 5 років тому +2827

    this should be redone in 2019

    • @CodexSan
      @CodexSan 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +7

      @@CodexSan why is that?

    • @CodexSan
      @CodexSan 5 років тому +3

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

    • @Anthony-iv7de
      @Anthony-iv7de 5 років тому +40

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

    • @CodexSan
      @CodexSan 5 років тому +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 10 років тому +686

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

    • @techquickie
      @techquickie  10 років тому +101

      Michael Flatman glad to hear it :)

    • @een5744
      @een5744 9 років тому +7

      Techquickie I like linuscattips the most :-D

    • @captin2284
      @captin2284 8 років тому +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 8 років тому

      +Michael Flatman Same.

    • @MichaelFlatman
      @MichaelFlatman 8 років тому +1

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

  • @gtaclevelandcity
    @gtaclevelandcity 8 років тому +2705

    All you need to know: Display port is king

    • @cittycarloso
      @cittycarloso 8 років тому +161

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

    • @speedbird227
      @speedbird227 8 років тому +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 8 років тому +46

      can it 1440p at 144hz?

    • @deepspaceninefreak
      @deepspaceninefreak 8 років тому +39

      yes.

    • @ihsan75y
      @ihsan75y 8 років тому +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

  • @ahumpedgoblin
    @ahumpedgoblin 9 років тому +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.

    • @AlfaRomeoqaz
      @AlfaRomeoqaz 9 років тому +7

      +ahumpedgoblin i like potatoes 2 m8

    • @ahumpedgoblin
      @ahumpedgoblin 9 років тому +5

      qazthewolf u wot m80

    • @talhaqadir1579
      @talhaqadir1579 8 років тому

      +qazthewolf damn the troll xD

    • @LucasAlves-hi2kx
      @LucasAlves-hi2kx 8 років тому +13

      DisplayPort>DVI

    • @garrettwilliams1952
      @garrettwilliams1952 8 років тому +3

      +ahumpedgoblin I've always had the same issue. Everyone I know uses HDMI, but whenever I use it, it looks like shit. DVI is love.

  • @anarchyantz1564
    @anarchyantz1564 3 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому

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

    • @TessHKM
      @TessHKM 2 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @stwida91
    @stwida91 4 роки тому +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.

  • @StickNoob117
    @StickNoob117 10 років тому +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  10 років тому +387

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

    • @NikolajLepka
      @NikolajLepka 10 років тому +39

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

    • @windbreaker14
      @windbreaker14 10 років тому +7

      You sound like 14. Fuck off.

    • @dpham-g5i
      @dpham-g5i 10 років тому +7

      I'm a potatos.

    • @MrChoas966
      @MrChoas966 10 років тому +5

      Nikolaj Lepka
      ya like an ATM machine

  • @rerere115
    @rerere115 9 років тому +148

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

    • @EgyPranks
      @EgyPranks 9 років тому +23

      Sam Lauer 6 too

    • @smoothgamer8914
      @smoothgamer8914 9 років тому

      Sam Lauer lol

    • @RageQuitRQ
      @RageQuitRQ 9 років тому +14

      Sam Lauer 8 is linus's penis
      PLAY THE VID AND SPAM 8 hahha
      HAZULITL HAAZULUITY

    • @pancakemcwafflehousin8247
      @pancakemcwafflehousin8247 9 років тому +2

      Rage Quit classic and just so happens to be at 4:20

    • @RageQuitRQ
      @RageQuitRQ 9 років тому +1

      Pancake McWaffleHousin OMG HAHAHAHAH well spotted

  • @vukhuathuy2866
    @vukhuathuy2866 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому

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

    • @iDatedMyPizza
      @iDatedMyPizza 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @Kibafan17
      @Kibafan17 3 роки тому +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.

  • @thesteelrodent1796
    @thesteelrodent1796 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому

      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 2 роки тому

      @@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 Рік тому

      You mean Analog

  • @laneschwartz9980
    @laneschwartz9980 6 років тому +1337

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

  • @erikfani9790
    @erikfani9790 7 років тому +511

    I thought HDMI was the best thanks for clearing this up

    • @Chuckiele
      @Chuckiele 7 років тому +40

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

    • @kiiverkk
      @kiiverkk 7 років тому +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 7 років тому +7

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

    • @kiiverkk
      @kiiverkk 7 років тому +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 7 років тому +1

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

  • @farhadaa
    @farhadaa 4 роки тому +47

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

  • @Presto12346
    @Presto12346 7 років тому +1402

    playing it at 0.5 makes him sound drunk

  • @Team100
    @Team100 7 років тому +569

    Everyone knows that SCART is the best!!

    • @bea2488
      @bea2488 6 років тому +24

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

    • @bea2488
      @bea2488 6 років тому +7

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

    • @bea2488
      @bea2488 6 років тому +1

      Matteo Cristini im sure they do

    • @pinklightninggacha
      @pinklightninggacha 6 років тому +1

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

    • @ImInSpainWithoutTheS
      @ImInSpainWithoutTheS 5 років тому

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

  • @mrwind7556
    @mrwind7556 2 роки тому +2

    even 200 years later, this is still helpful

  • @stevethibeault1100
    @stevethibeault1100 Рік тому +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

  • @maximusretardious4597
    @maximusretardious4597 5 років тому +872

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

    • @lucasimmons075
      @lucasimmons075 5 років тому +150

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

    • @RoScFan
      @RoScFan 4 роки тому +16

      I actually hate 60 fps. For anything.

    • @Evexin
      @Evexin 4 роки тому +17

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

    • @skeldrboii6247
      @skeldrboii6247 4 роки тому +51

      @@Evexin the fuck?

    • @ubern00bkye
      @ubern00bkye 4 роки тому +18

      @@skeldrboii6247 the fuck indeed!

  • @Chilupiano
    @Chilupiano 5 років тому +354

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

  • @randomsloths779
    @randomsloths779 3 роки тому +7

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

  • @OkieOtaku
    @OkieOtaku 2 місяці тому +6

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

  • @MrPartyWaffle
    @MrPartyWaffle 9 років тому +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 9 років тому +5

      That's because they actually do.

    • @MrPartyWaffle
      @MrPartyWaffle 9 років тому +141

      Lol, nope.

    • @phxnigtmare
      @phxnigtmare 9 років тому +211

      ImperialDoor they can barley hit the 1080p mark

    • @Grimneo
      @Grimneo 9 років тому +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 9 років тому

      Grimneo So why would you buy an Xbox one then?

  • @Stego27
    @Stego27 8 років тому +164

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

    • @cpufreak101
      @cpufreak101 8 років тому +2

      and i was using VGA just up until yesterday :P

    • @cyberlion6411
      @cyberlion6411 8 років тому +12

      and a 2.50$ computer? lol

    • @Stego27
      @Stego27 8 років тому +2

      CyberLion £160

    • @cavethief6761
      @cavethief6761 8 років тому +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 7 років тому +2

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

  • @lu2057
    @lu2057 4 роки тому +569

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

    • @ThatOnionispog
      @ThatOnionispog 4 роки тому +26

      I just love FAP videos

    • @lu2057
      @lu2057 4 роки тому +9

      @@ThatOnionispog AHHAHAHAHA I'M LITERALLY DYING

    • @ThatOnionispog
      @ThatOnionispog 4 роки тому

      Luigi 2057 well Linus decided to make me

    • @lu2057
      @lu2057 4 роки тому +1

      @@ThatOnionispog well lol

    • @FrankEiDaTANKy
      @FrankEiDaTANKy 4 роки тому +3

      So tech. Much quick. Moar FAP

  • @delta24k67
    @delta24k67 4 роки тому +19

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

  • @sethskinner1897
    @sethskinner1897 7 років тому +172

    0:03 Console = Destroyed

    • @popmusicisshitallhailmetal865
      @popmusicisshitallhailmetal865 7 років тому +2

      Seth Skinner consoles are best ever, fuck the pc

    • @sethskinner1897
      @sethskinner1897 7 років тому

      uLgZ SevenSlayy what does this have to so with what i said?

    • @InlandFaun374
      @InlandFaun374 6 років тому +2

      Seth Skinner lol potatoes

    • @ThomasFarquhar2
      @ThomasFarquhar2 6 років тому +1

      Seth Skinner it was probably their thoughts on a console

    • @ThomasFarquhar2
      @ThomasFarquhar2 6 років тому +5

      Pop music is shit! All Hail Metal \m/ lol. Try beamng drive. Oh wait you can't without a pc

  • @nahco3994
    @nahco3994 4 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +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.

  • @JJFlores197
    @JJFlores197 Рік тому +2

    I work in school tech support. We have a mixture of VGA, HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI throughout our schools. It is annoying at times. One classroom can have a new SMART IFP (fancy way of saying large touch screen) connected to the teacher's laptop via HDMI and the room next door can have a 10 year old projector on its last leg that is running on a CAT 5 to VGA extender. And the teacher's laptop has a DisplayPort to VGA adapter and a VGA cable linking that to the CAT5 to VGA extender sender unit. Its a mess. We are trying hard to standardize our classrooms to only use HDMI, but it has been proving quite difficult.

    • @gamecubeplayer
      @gamecubeplayer Рік тому +2

      my trade school class not only still uses vga for the projector but the projector itself is full of lies (it can take in 1920x1080 but the digital screen is only 1024x768 so it has to downscale 1920x1080 to 1024x576 and it looks like crap)

  • @mcolivere.1437
    @mcolivere.1437 4 роки тому +3

    6 years and this is still amazing. Thank you

  • @ziixu
    @ziixu 7 років тому +765

    Displayport > All the others

    • @guywhoknows4chords459
      @guywhoknows4chords459 7 років тому +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 7 років тому +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 7 років тому +15

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

    • @fardmcshid931
      @fardmcshid931 7 років тому +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 6 років тому

      DPMR

  • @BobbyJay1
    @BobbyJay1 8 років тому +862

    Not bothered with a locking mechanism

    • @ninja.saywhat
      @ninja.saywhat 8 років тому +59

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

    • @BobbyJay1
      @BobbyJay1 8 років тому +2

      tootsie|troll® True!

    • @zainsiddiqi7633
      @zainsiddiqi7633 8 років тому

      same

    • @690_5
      @690_5 8 років тому

      Bobby Jay... DANG IT BOBBY

    • @pm_me_ur_gluons
      @pm_me_ur_gluons 7 років тому +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.

  • @shlev13
    @shlev13 Рік тому +2

    Even even 9 years later, this is still really helpfull

  • @SuperBaseGamer
    @SuperBaseGamer 9 років тому +30

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

    • @5084204
      @5084204 9 років тому +2

      So am I.

    • @aidansweeney9667
      @aidansweeney9667 9 років тому

      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 9 років тому

      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 9 років тому

      You and me both POOR PEOPLE FTW

    • @stephensnell5707
      @stephensnell5707 8 місяців тому

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

  • @Volardin
    @Volardin 5 років тому +136

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

  • @RJ_Cormac
    @RJ_Cormac 3 роки тому +7

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

  • @PapaScho
    @PapaScho 4 роки тому +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.

  • @mitchg9017
    @mitchg9017 7 років тому +37

    Linus lowkey roasting consoles; 0:03

    • @youngmorgan6799
      @youngmorgan6799 7 років тому +1

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

  • @stevecash83
    @stevecash83 7 років тому +322

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

    • @noobnooby2054
      @noobnooby2054 5 років тому +6

      LOL

    • @mikem9536
      @mikem9536 5 років тому +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 5 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/vSXsJFLzEOE/v-deo.html

    • @samratdas69696
      @samratdas69696 5 років тому

      Me too! Lol!

    • @youlovegrimz8249
      @youlovegrimz8249 4 роки тому +5

      Rip

  • @jarjaledi
    @jarjaledi 3 роки тому +7

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

  • @ViperoK
    @ViperoK 6 років тому +564

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

    • @radomiami
      @radomiami 6 років тому +2

      👍

    • @ahuttee
      @ahuttee 6 років тому +1

      stop

    • @taozam
      @taozam 5 років тому

      Sounds like Terence McKenna !

    • @GalaxinTM
      @GalaxinTM 5 років тому +2

      4:01

    • @Nemenis
      @Nemenis 4 роки тому

      EK Vipero cringw

  • @TrollFaceTheMan
    @TrollFaceTheMan 6 років тому +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 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +30

      It depends. Some graphics cards can send audio through dvi

    • @tazgamerplays
      @tazgamerplays 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +6

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

    • @ChrisMartinScruffy
      @ChrisMartinScruffy 5 років тому +20

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

  • @AnnCatsanndra
    @AnnCatsanndra 2 роки тому +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!

  • @johnsherby9130
    @johnsherby9130 4 роки тому +1

    Watching this 6 years later. Still Helped me a lot

  • @larbi253
    @larbi253 7 років тому +273

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

    • @Leroyteam
      @Leroyteam 7 років тому +28

      +MightyDirtKing useless

    • @ericmckeown5417
      @ericmckeown5417 7 років тому

      +The Trust wha?

    • @Masoniscool9
      @Masoniscool9 7 років тому +5

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

    • @njsullyalex2744
      @njsullyalex2744 7 років тому +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 6 років тому +4

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

  • @channelcats0
    @channelcats0 10 років тому +37

    Pause at 3:31

  • @MrSonicTeam
    @MrSonicTeam 3 роки тому +6

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

    • @MrSonicTeam
      @MrSonicTeam Рік тому +1

      @@maxc5783 That's what she said

  • @angelohobson9820
    @angelohobson9820 2 роки тому +2

    Even 8 years later this ia still helpful

  • @HrkosHunter
    @HrkosHunter 8 років тому +226

    Why is there a Potato at 0:03?

    • @HarryWizard
      @HarryWizard 8 років тому +34

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

    • @OfficialD1ngbat
      @OfficialD1ngbat 8 років тому +230

      No, its a joke to say consoles are potatoes lol

    • @kylebovet
      @kylebovet 8 років тому +16

      +Zephane no it's talking about Xbox

    • @kylebovet
      @kylebovet 8 років тому +1

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

    • @Wiromax3
      @Wiromax3 8 років тому

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

  • @robertoliver8289
    @robertoliver8289 8 років тому +90

    Jesus 8k...

    • @assassinbeast4829
      @assassinbeast4829 8 років тому

      ikr

    • @Christianaak93
      @Christianaak93 8 років тому +3

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

    • @Daniel15au
      @Daniel15au 8 років тому

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

    • @JustifyJustin
      @JustifyJustin 8 років тому +2

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

    • @xsjado1air
      @xsjado1air 8 років тому

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

  • @bobby-8904
    @bobby-8904 Місяць тому +2

    10 years gone, still watching.

  • @wiggitydiggity
    @wiggitydiggity 2 місяці тому +1

    Even 9 years later this is still helpful

  • @phire0
    @phire0 8 років тому +22

    I love how you have a potato before the console

  • @JDMricist
    @JDMricist 9 років тому +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 9 років тому +2

      thank god i dont have a dog :P

    • @keepitlegal1179
      @keepitlegal1179 9 років тому

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

    • @keepitlegal1179
      @keepitlegal1179 9 років тому

      if they work no need but up to you :P

    • @keepitlegal1179
      @keepitlegal1179 9 років тому

      i dont have animals thank god :P

    • @penguincoalition4207
      @penguincoalition4207 9 років тому +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...

  • @sunderzilla
    @sunderzilla Рік тому +2

    10 years later, and this is still helpful

  • @spectro742
    @spectro742 8 років тому +75

    I saw that potato between the computer and the console.

    • @zxcvbnm2491
      @zxcvbnm2491 6 років тому +1

      The potato *is* the console.

  • @antares2323
    @antares2323 5 років тому +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

  • @Hr1s7i
    @Hr1s7i 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @s0nnyburnett
    @s0nnyburnett 9 років тому +7

    8k at 60hz.
    And I consider 720 a luxury.

  • @SeniorSpunky
    @SeniorSpunky 8 років тому +84

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

    •  8 років тому +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 8 років тому

      +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 8 років тому +59

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

    • @uetzel
      @uetzel 8 років тому +6

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

    • @SeniorSpunky
      @SeniorSpunky 8 років тому +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

  • @fatihakilma2098
    @fatihakilma2098 3 роки тому +12

    Even in 2021, it is still helpful..

  • @bosaap10
    @bosaap10 10 років тому +8

    DVI master race. Why would you get HDMI for gaming on a 1080p 60 hz panel? DVI also has a cable that you cannot pull out by accident where as HDMI has no lock meganism. The advantage of HDMI would be that it carries audio, but who wants to use the crappy build in speakers? Not the mention the limited color range with HDMI you need to change and wierd driver issues concering both AMD and Nvidia. My friend got black bars around his screen using HDMI and DVI just worked. DVI was build from the ground up to be a PC monitor standard and is still a very good option. Dual link can even do 1080p 144hz and no confusing version numbers!

    • @bosaap10
      @bosaap10 10 років тому

      Tim Timson I see DVI more often than HDMI i must say. But yeah it's not like it would fall out :P

    • @xWaffleicious
      @xWaffleicious 10 років тому

      Tim Timson unless you mean hdmi is the most universal video cable you can come across, I think USB is even more universal :P js

    • @MrR0flLol
      @MrR0flLol 9 років тому +1

      xWaffleicious that's not a video cable...

    • @bosaap10
      @bosaap10 9 років тому

      Zakaria Sabri mooie naam eh :p

    • @megamage911
      @megamage911 9 років тому

      My monitor doesn't even have a DVI port... Sadly no displayport either :(

  • @evanjohnson1299
    @evanjohnson1299 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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?

  • @nl817
    @nl817 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @wesleytoulouse7186
    @wesleytoulouse7186 5 років тому +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

  • @sectorcodec
    @sectorcodec 10 років тому +7

    I understand people hating on PC's, maybe they don't have enough money to get a really badass one so come and rage at people who have sweet ones, but people hating on DisplayPort? Really? It's the superior connector, fact.

  • @ang3lz_st4r
    @ang3lz_st4r Рік тому +1

    9 years later, this is still helpful

  • @joelaguirre9219
    @joelaguirre9219 6 років тому +15

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

  • @RBeeMedia
    @RBeeMedia 10 років тому +7

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

  • @cvltxmedia
    @cvltxmedia 3 роки тому +1

    Lmaooooo “Red M&Ms! BLEH!” I’m dead 😂

  • @Madlander
    @Madlander Місяць тому +1

    10 years later. Time make an updated vid with the new HDMI and Displayport standards and the newish Display over Thunderbolt/USB-C, and maybe some Wireless HDMI and other wireless display tech.

  • @triano86
    @triano86 5 років тому +20

    When I watched this, my VGA became sad

  • @LongX49
    @LongX49 4 роки тому +56

    2020 and im still looking at this guide

    • @av28379
      @av28379 4 роки тому

      Me too here

    • @Stefan-om3ht
      @Stefan-om3ht 4 роки тому

      Yes

    • @guillermosenties.848
      @guillermosenties.848 4 роки тому

      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 4 роки тому +1

      Guillermo Senties. Its fine

    • @guillermosenties.848
      @guillermosenties.848 4 роки тому

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

  • @StarlessSky2000
    @StarlessSky2000 Рік тому +1

    8 years and 6 months later, this is still useful

  • @tak_i_byt9868
    @tak_i_byt9868 2 роки тому

    We need someone who will collect, organize and keep comments like “even after X years this is still helpful”.

  • @BigNerdLandon
    @BigNerdLandon 4 роки тому +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

  • @deusexaethera
    @deusexaethera 4 роки тому +177

    IF DISPLAYPORT IS SO GOOD THEN WHY IS IT STILL SO HARD TO FIND IN 2019 (SOON TO BE 2020)?!?

    • @user-yz4pu8ce6u
      @user-yz4pu8ce6u 4 роки тому +21

      Cuz it isn't

    • @9899013543
      @9899013543 4 роки тому +11

      It's easy to find these on thinkpads. My 2013 thinkpad x230t convertible laptop contains displayPort

    • @deusexaethera
      @deusexaethera 4 роки тому +4

      @@9899013543: So did my Thinkpad, but there was never anything to connect it to.

    • @9899013543
      @9899013543 4 роки тому +19

      @@deusexaethera yeah that's a bummer. I observed it too and had to use displayPort to HDMI connector with most of the displays.. industry standard sucked as I think they went to cheaper HDMI as a standard.. but it's nice for the thinkpads to sport one back then. But today's thinkpads I think are back to HDMI's

    • @Faisalamin01
      @Faisalamin01 4 роки тому

      @@9899013543 is it okay to use HDMI to Display port bcoz there's a HDMI port in my GPU but not in the LED Monitor

  • @streamsniper6902
    @streamsniper6902 3 роки тому +9

    Even after 6 years he is still a badass

  • @EnforcerGG
    @EnforcerGG 3 роки тому +2

    Even 6 years later this is still helpful

  • @TheOmegaDMM
    @TheOmegaDMM 5 років тому +16

    Next video: "How to hook up your EGA potato to HDMI"
    Loved the potato reference!

  • @LarsTechTipsDe
    @LarsTechTipsDe 10 років тому +20

    Dvi cables can carry audio!

    • @annoytanor007
      @annoytanor007 10 років тому +10

      not really though, if you use a HDMI adapter they can but otherwise no.

    • @Nikiaf
      @Nikiaf 10 років тому +3

      Technically they can, but you need a special adapter and a video card that supports doing that.

    • @LarsTechTipsDe
      @LarsTechTipsDe 10 років тому +3

      Conclusion, yes a dvi cable can carry audio. And btw, I have seen a monitor that supported audio over dvi.

    • @purekeynoob
      @purekeynoob 10 років тому +5

      Lars Reviews
      i was going to post the same as i have been doing audio over dvi for years especially before hdmi became standard still got a radeon hd 3650 in my basement doing it o and no adapters for the record just dvi to dvi

    • @davidd.8534
      @davidd.8534 10 років тому

      Nikiaf Since when can a video card output audio trough hdmi?

  • @Sad_King_Billy
    @Sad_King_Billy Рік тому +6

    Tesla's new employee is very knowledgeable

    • @AYT04
      @AYT04 Рік тому

      I woke up and opened UA-cam and wanted to watch a techquike video then I saw the name Tesla on the “as fast as possible”. Playlist I have saved.

    • @partitionhlep
      @partitionhlep Рік тому

      @@AYT04 i woke up to continue watching an ltt video and it said that the video is unavailable, and when i reloaded it said the channel was terminated

  • @waynemontgomery7369
    @waynemontgomery7369 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @Kabix
    @Kabix 5 років тому +19

    _One of the best Tech channels_ :]

  • @nikoslats2551
    @nikoslats2551 4 роки тому +23

    I was playing sonic forces(because I was bored) and Tails said “he is overclocking the phantom ruby” and I thought “Linus Tech Tips wants to know your location”

  • @yashazare
    @yashazare 3 роки тому +32

    Watching this in 2021, almost makes me feel sad for Linus.

    • @no_misaki
      @no_misaki 3 роки тому +1

      why?

    • @yashazare
      @yashazare 3 роки тому +2

      @@no_misaki his old voice literally hurts my soul

  • @krouac
    @krouac 2 роки тому +1

    Linus sounds like he is on helium in this video. Excellent explanation of video connection formats!

  • @neyo509
    @neyo509 8 років тому +7

    Game Console as a Potato, typical Linus jab. Although I do admit, I laughed quite a bit.

  • @jeffporter100
    @jeffporter100 2 місяці тому +3

    DisplayPort is great unless you forget that it is a locking plug and work really hard to get it disconnected before remembering 😢

  • @dieseldog289
    @dieseldog289 4 роки тому +4

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

  • @mariolis
    @mariolis Місяць тому +1

    Lmao, here after that video explaining the ports on the back of the motherboard
    I knew most already, but i still had no idea what the other 4 sound ports were for...
    this video port video however is pure nostalgia, i remember watching it when it came out , 10 years ago , when i was still in middle school

  • @rexidexi7681
    @rexidexi7681 8 років тому +66

    Sooo ... can I connect a HDMI 2.0 Card and an HDMI 1.4 Display?

  • @MMOkillerthefirst
    @MMOkillerthefirst 5 років тому +5

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