Using using a DVI instead of a VGA increase computer screen monitor resolution

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Published on 2014-06-06T02:58:26Z Indexed on 2014/06/06 3:28 UTC
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This is for a computer screen. Both my video card and computer screen have DVI ports on them but I'm using a VGA. I'm wondering if there would be a difference if i switch from VGA to DVI. My current resolution is 1920x1080 with the VGA cord.

will my resolution increase if i switch to a DVI? Are there any advantage of switching from VGA to DVI?
If there will be a difference if i switch, I've read there are 5 different type of DVI cables. how do I know which one to buy?

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