Should I use an HDMI or HDMI-DVI cable to connect to my monitor?

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I have a video card with both a DVI and an HDMI output and a monitor with only an HDMI input. Should I connect my monitor to my PC with an HDMI cable or with a DVI - HDMI cable?
 

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It doesn't really matter. DVI and HDMI are the same video signal.
 

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If your monitor has built-in speakers, then HDMI would be your best option since it carries both video and audio. If your monitor doesn't have speakers, then either HDMI or DVI will work equally well.
 

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