[MEGATHREAD] Personal Computer - Updated builds thanks to Logical Increments

[Foxscotch]

you can get hdmi cables for like six dollars

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[Ipquarx]

yeah just buy the cheapest one of the length you want, there is literally no difference between a $4-6 cable and a $500 cable

[Alyx Vance]

you can get hdmi cables for like six dollars

I sadly only have $4 in a change jar. My grandpa is buying the monitor for me (I guess its because I work in exchange for nothing) and I'd hate to ask him for one. I didn't even ask for this monitor, he just straight up said were going to find a monitor. Once we found one he put it on hold and got the money from his account.
We are picking it up later.

[Pie Crust]

Is it bad if my VGA cable makes bigass sparks when plugging it into my monitor while already connected to my PC?

[Foxscotch]

no that's totally normal. computers always make sparks. every time my computer turns on tons of sparks come flying out of the front

[Alyx Vance]

Um, Pie Crust, when are sparks with VGA wires normal?


Also, guys, I finally upgraded to a bigger monitor. I'm currently in a much larger resolution.
http://i.imgur.com/1ZbU42b.png dat res tho, I just need an HDMI and I can get that 1080P HD. My eyes are currently adjusting to the new monitor, I'm so used to the quality of CRT.

[Georges]

wait can't a VGA output 1080p just fine?

[Alyx Vance]

wait can't a VGA output 1080p just fine?

It can output it but you won't experience the same way as an HDMI. I think

[Pie Crust]

wait can't a VGA output 1080p just fine?

Doubt that.

[Steve5451²]

wait can't a VGA output 1080p just fine?

Absolutely. VGA can output up to 2k at 85Hz.

[Alyx Vance]

I decided to do a bit of research, it seems that VGA is capable of that sort of res and such. Makes me wonder though, what is the advantage HDMI has?

[Pie Crust]

Well, it has audio transmission.

BTW, I noticed that my PC isn't grounded. It gave me one hell of a shock. Mystery solved.

[Tokthree]

I decided to do a bit of research, it seems that VGA is capable of that sort of res and such. Makes me wonder though, what is the advantage HDMI has?

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/263943-33-difference-hdmi#6710615

[Alyx Vance]

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/263943-33-difference-hdmi#6710615

So basically HDMI is able to carry sound and can carry just a bit more?

[Clear Glass]

Just re-installed Windows 8.1 Professional, now using Bitlocker to protect my drives.