[mythtv-users] connecting mythbox to HD tv -- dvi->hdmi or vga->component

[Phill Wiggin]

Gabe Rubin wrote:

>OK, great.  I will look for component out on a 5200, didnt even
>realize that existed.  If I do go with dvi, should I look into dvi-d
>or dvi-i or does that make a difference?
>
>The reason I am inclined to go digital is because I suffer from a
>ground loop issue.  I see a faint scroll on the tv with my current
>setup (pvr-350 out) and a hum with my windows box audio plugged in.  I
>picked up a new setup that has sp/dif out, I assume that will take
>care of the hum, and DVI I assume will take care of the scroll.
>
>  
>
The FX5200 I linked to (DVI/VGA) is DVI-D only, and my DVI-D->DHMI is 
very clear.  I can't attest to whether DVI-I would work going to HDMI, 
sorry.

I found the following helpful when figuring out what DVI-type you have: 
http://www.pacificcable.com/DVI_Tutorial.htm

--Phill W.