Is there a way I can check what kind of monitor I have? What's the difference between DVI and VGA? Thanks

 

VGA connector on left, DVI is on the right.

 

DVI is usually for LCD flat panels. It is better for them because it is just a straight digital signal from your computer to the monitor. On the VGA input going to your LCD, your computer has to convert it from digital to analog, and the monitor has to convert it from analog to digital again. DVI-I the most common connector, allows for analog and digital signals.

 

Well, I have a IBM P260 CRT monitor and it has DVI output.

But yeah, that picture voodoo is correct.

 

Your monitor has DVI input

 

I think I have a VGA LCD ?? Haven't checked but as I remember, it kinda looks like the left.

 

some lcd's are vga, the higher end ones are also DVI. if you have DVI, use it...big difference

 

There is no visible difference between DVI and VGA.

IMO DVI sucks. UXGA is the highest you can go, and beyond 6' the signal degrades to the point that it is unusable.

 

steve u r dumb

 

You mean 6 feet cable length?