hdmi male to dvi female, then dvi to dvi

[r_j_k_p]

My question is, is there any difference between having these 2 following connections:

1, From pc --> dvi to dvi, then the dvi male connected to this adaptor : DVI-D Female to HDMI Male Adaptor (Gold) :: HDMI / DVI Adaptors :: High Definition (HDMI DVI) :: Cable Universe

or

2, url=http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/5267365/Linx-Luxury-24k-Gold-Plated-HDMI-DVI-2-4m-Cable/Product.html


i wanted my pc to be a large distance away from my hdtv, so i wanted like a 5 ish meter cable, so i figured it would be cheaper to buy a 5m dvi to dvi cable, then use that converter..., as opposed to a long dvi male to hdmi male.
but i want as high as quality as possible, without having to spend ludicrous amounts. (am im sure most of the world does)

[Funkstar]

Why not just use this?

HDMI to DVI Cable 5m :: HDMI to DVI / DVI to HDMI Cables :: High Definition (HDMI DVI) :: Cable Universe

It's a digital connection, it either works or it doesn't, you won't get a better picture with a different cable. And anything that says you do is marketing bull out to rip you off.

[shaithis]

5m is short enough to not have to worry.

[r_j_k_p]

i've heard that as well, that its digital, so quality wont matter,
but some people are adamant that the quality is a bit better with higher end cables.

surely there must be some difference between a monster cable and some budget one? or is it just hype so that gullable people like myself spend lots of money?

[Funkstar]

Got it in one.

Sure there is better build quality, but that won't help your picture or sound. Do you hear people extoling the virtues of a mega expensive cable when playing WoW on big monitors? no? what a shocker.

You read reviews of HDMI (or DVI same thing) cables and reviewers saying that things are more vibrant, more fluid, smoother, sharper, etc. It's all bollocks.

[r_j_k_p]

ah ok then
so back to the original question,
does it matter if i connect dvi to dvi then an hdmi adaptor (ie, any loss because of use of an adaptor etc)
or
will a direct dvi to hdmi cable be better.

[Funkstar]

It won't make a different in quality.

But if possible, stick to a single cable if possible. This reduces the risk of there being a fault or defect, which will stop the whole thing from working.

The fewer connections the better. Especially with HDMI being just a push fit connector, at least with DVI there are screw fittings on the ends.

It will also cost you more when using adapters