Dvi vs vga

[aba]

I've got an HP 2009m monitor that has a max resolution of 1600x900.

I use a vga cable to connect, and someone told me that using a DVI cable will help with quality.

 

 

Is this true? Will I see any noticeable difference?

[WoodenMarker]

You might want to watch this: 

Linus explains that vga can support your signal fine but most cables tend to be low quality and the signal may get fuzzy.

A dvi cable is digital and can't really mess up. A 0 goes in and 0 comes out; a 1 goes in and a 1 comes out.

 

If you're wondering, dvi is just superior to vga.

If your monitor is good and your cable is bad, you might be able to tell the difference. 

[Glenwing]

VGA quality can degrade if the cable is not well shielded.  DVI cable quality doesn't impact the signal as long as it works.

[exyia]

VGA quality can degrade if the cable is not well shielded.  DVI cable quality doesn't impact the signal as long as it works.

 

as well as length

 

use a VGA cable too long and the picture will be unbearably fuzzy

 

unless the monitor only supports VGA, I don't see a point in using VGA these days

[aba]

Oh I see, thanks for all the explanations guys. :D Now I get that its all a matter of digital vs analog, and I'm going to actually invest in a DVI cable because I'm seeing that "fuzziness" and even some flickering on my monitor.