I've not even got a DVI monitor yet and Anandtech inform me I'm lagging behind unless I start thinking about "HDMI".
So, what is HDMI? HDMI – High Definition Multimedia Interface – is actually just a logical progression on top of DVI. The video segment of the HDMI signal is actually compatible pin for pin with DVI, but in a much different package. HDMI improves on DVI by transmitting digital audio on the same interface, adding support for HDCP and also better DDC options for manufacturers.
Read the article here to find out more about HDMI, and how it is significant for Desktop PC users.