RE: Long run for DVI on HTPC

["Phil Harris" <phil@xxxxxxx>]

I looked into this a while ago and the longest DVI cables I could source
were 2m - I was asked about this again today so it's still pretty fresh in
my mind. I don't think DVI is suitable for use over 2m...

Phil

> -----Original Message-----
> From: keyvan2r [mailto:keyvan@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 27 November 2003 17:01
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] Long run for DVI on HTPC
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> I am considering building an HTPC / video server for connection
> primarily to a large plasma with DVI interface in our basement
> family room. The screen would be placed about 6/7 meters away from
> the HTPC which would in a large alcove the other side of the
> fireplace. I recall reading some posts from users here who were
> looking at long-run DVI cable. The general opinion was the 5 meters
> is about the maximum run for this type of connection. I wonder if
> anyone has tried to extend beyond this 5 meter limit and if so, does
> it work?? Are there any devices for extending the distance? Are they
> any good? If there is visible signal degradation would it not be
> better to go with standard VGA analog connectio? While on the
> subject, does anyone know if a length limitation applies to
> component cables? I would also like to wire a component output from
> the AV receiver to the Plasma in case the HTPC goes down!!
> The setup I am considering would use the SweetSpot caputre card(as
> seen on UK HA site), the Sigma MPEG card and a good Radeon card. If
> can get away with the long DVI connection, then pc noise will not be
> an issue and I might build the same pc up to a 2.2 TB video server
> for movie and video distribution around the house.
> Any help and advice would be most appreciated.
>
> Keyvan R
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