Re: Long run for DVI on HTPC

["keyvan2r" <keyvan@xxxxxxx>]

Steve

Thank you. It looks like exactly what I am looking for.
Funny I did look at the Lindy site from a Google search but did not
spot this one...

Keyvan

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Steve Morgan" <smorgo@g...> wrote:
> The spec says 7.5m
>
> Here's a 7.5m lead:
>
> http://www.lindy.com/uk/productfolder/04/41249/index.php
>
> They also do a 10m one with a warning that it exceeds the spec.
>
> Steve
>
> > -----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.