Re: Re: Long run for DVI on HTPC

["David Anumudu" <david.anumudu@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Keyvan
I am using the 10m DVI from Lindy with no problems - it works perfectly for
me.
Cheers

----- Original Message -----
From: "keyvan2r" <keyvan@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 8:26 PM
Subject: [ukha_d] Re: Long run for DVI on HTPC


> 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.
>
>
>
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