HDMI faulty, so using DVI->HDMI cable - good or bad?

[howiep]

Hi all, I recieved my new PC and plugged it all together - connected the HDMI output to my monitior - blank, nothing. If I moved/wiggle the cable slightly then it works - but the slightest vibration causes the HDMI to fail.
So I brought a DVI to HDMI cable, DVI at PC, HDMI at Monitor.
This works well - so the question is, am I losing anything using DVI to HDMI instead of HDMI to HDMI. I am using a soundcard to external speakers for audio.
Any comments appreciated.

 

[Gorman]

You will not lose anything quality wise by using DVI to HDMI.

However if it is the cards HDMI port causing the issue and not just a duff cable that does need addressing.

 

[pengipete]

You'll also get the same picture quality just using DVI>DVI so no need to use the HDMI adaptor if your monitor has a DVI input.