HDMI and DVI’s ability to have two devices that cannot communicate when one has a DVI port and the other has an HDMI port makes these adapters a perfect and handy cable adapter for you use to get them to work together seamlessly. Laptops with HDMI port are fast becoming more popular than those with DVI and VGA, so if you have an older laptop, the chances are that the only way to connect it to a modern smart tv with an HDMI port is use a cable adapter. This connection is only possible if you can buy a DVI or VGA adapter to plug into an HDMI or DisplayPort input on your monitor.

You can not change up their original connection, but you can optimize your pairing using HDMI to DVI or DVI to HDMI conversion adapter cables to make the old audio and video gadgets work together seamlessly with HDMI enabled gadgets. Once everything is set. You should now test the system. Make sure that you have connected everything properly then begin the testing by powering on your television. Some of the best adapters CableCreation Gold-Plated DVI to HDMI Adapter This adapter is a bi-directional adapter. This means that it can be used as HDMI to DVI or DVI to HDMI. This adapter is able to transmit 1080l HD content. However, you need to transmit the audio separately. It is a very portable adapter and easily works with most of your pieces of equipment. There is no doubt that DVI and HDMI are worth it as they have the same digital video format that they use to transmit video, so you can still use two unparallel audio sound systems regardless of not sharing the same port. In simple terms, if you want to transmit video only, It is possible to use an HDMI to DVI adapter but you can also use a cable that will alter the physical connections where incompatible connection data ports collide.

Case: NZXT S340 Elite // Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62 // RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB 16GB 3066MHz // Misc: NZXT Hue+ In most HDTVs, you will find HDMI ports on which you can connect the HDMI cable. These ports can also be found in Blu-ray players, soundbars and even in some laptops. Digital video interface (DVI) is starting to thin out.

No any HDMI version in the last decade (since HDMI 1.3, which was released in 2006) can do 1080p 144 Hz if the manufacturer chooses to support it, it's not dependent on HDMI version, just manufacturer choice. Though, the HDMI to DVI conversion with an adapter cable is seamless. You will have to figure out how your audio will be cabled separately as DVI data signals will only transfer video. At the same time, the HDMI can bundle both audio and video together. At their termination, the HDMI circuit detects the DVI signals and switches to the DVI protocol. Do HDMI to DVI Adapters Work Both Ways.This does not carry audio because of the DVI end. Hence, if you want audio you need a separate cable or any other way to have the sound. StarTech 8” HDMI to DVI-D Video Cable Adapter HDMI to DVI adapter is suited for use in scenarios where a cable box or your laptop has DVI out, but on the TV or monitor, you intend to connect to only has an HDMI port in. In this case, a DVI-to-HDMI adapter cable is a perfect solution to connect the video source to the display unit. It also boasts so many other features. The DVI on the other hand is only good for video transmission. This adapter is very good. It has a sturdy design and the build quality is very impressive. The adapter also has cabling in various lengths. It is a great choice for HDTV, monitors or setting up a home theater.