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DJ_Izumi:
A lot of graphics cards with S-Video output also support component. If you look, the s-video port frequently has 7 or 9 pins instead of just 4. This is because different output dongles can be attached, including component dongles. Of course it's best to research your card first.
bkenobi:
Both Component and SVideo are analog signals based on the same source. I'm not sure how much benefit you will get in terms of display quality on a standard SDTV set. The primary benefit will be compatibility for your connections to different sources. That said, you will definitely see a benefit from either over composite (RCA) since that transmission is all mushed into a single signal.
I personally use an SVideo signal to connect my PC to a 27" JVC. I have a video card that can output component and the set has the correct inputs. I didn't see a significant improvement in video quality, so I simplified things again (made connecting the guns easier).
If you want better info than what I can provide, you'd be best to check out AVSForums since they are basically the authority on all things videophile.
TOK:
--- Quote from: bkenobi on November 19, 2009, 10:42:20 am ---Both Component and SVideo are analog signals based on the same source. I'm not sure how much benefit you will get in terms of display quality on a standard SDTV set. The primary benefit will be compatibility for your connections to different sources. That said, you will definitely see a benefit from either over composite (RCA) since that transmission is all mushed into a single signal.
I personally use an SVideo signal to connect my PC to a 27" JVC. I have a video card that can output component and the set has the correct inputs. I didn't see a significant improvement in video quality, so I simplified things again (made connecting the guns easier).
If you want better info than what I can provide, you'd be best to check out AVSForums since they are basically the authority on all things videophile.
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The difference between Component and S-Video is huge on my setup. The reds and blacks are noticeably better via Component.
The cable supplier Bluejeans has a nice breakdown about why:
http://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/s-video-vs-component.htm
DJ_Izumi:
--- Quote from: bkenobi on November 19, 2009, 10:42:20 am ---Both Component and SVideo are analog signals based on the same source.
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Yeah, their source is an RGB digital image being fed into a digital to analog converter. o.O S-Video however has less bandwidth than component, so component comes out on top. S-video is very good but I'd say component is great, second only to full analog RGB. But S-Video itself is still an improvement over composite, especially with the elimination of bothersome composite dot crawl.
RayB:
Not to disagree with anyone, as I do know that Component SHOULD be better than s-vhs, but it might depend on the source hardware too. I've connected my Wii to a JVC 27" tv via s-vhs and also via component and there was no discernable difference.