Re: Long run for DVI on HTPC

["keyvan2r" <keyvan@xxxxxxx>]

Phil

I found this and have spoken to them. They say that they have no
problem with 5 meters - my problem is I am just over that (by 1.5m):-
(

http://www.imaginegraphics.co.uk/products/PixPerfect/pixelperfect.htm

Keyvan


--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Phil Harris" <phil@a...> wrote:
>
> 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
> >
> >
> > 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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