Hdmi vs vga vs component vs s video?

I want to use sony bravia 26″ LCD tv as primary monitor for my pc but confused which connection to choose for setting up?
I want the best video quality from it.
My graphics card supports hdmi, component, s video and vga also.
I will be using pc speakers for sound output so need of using lcd’s speakers.
EDIT: Okay thanks for your help guys i will go for HDMI connection.
But Need Some More Help:
I have this LCD TV (actually i’ll be buying it in few days)
http://www.sony.co.in/product/kdl-26ex420 Its display resolution is Display Resolution WXGA (1366 x 768)
And my graphics card is like 3 years old. Its nvidia 8600 gt 512 MB. Specifically its this model:
http://www.msi.com/product/vga/NX8600GT-TD512EZ-D2.html
These are the ports available at its back.

So as mentioned in product features i will have to buy a dual; link DVI-i to HDMI adapter but i am not sure which exact adapter i need. When i made a search i found 3 types dvi-i 24 pin. 24+1 pin, 24+5 or 29 pin adapter.
1. Which one do i need?
2. Also should i buy a new GPU or my current GPU will not be able to handle the load at lcd’s resolution? I mainly will be using for watching movies and sometimes light gaming but mainly movies in HD.
Answer #1
HDMI, period.
Answer #2
hdmi is the only digital video/audio connection amongst those connections so will give the best quality. The others are old connection types and are best avoided unless you have no other option.
Answer #3
Want HD so use HDMI hehehe
Cheers bro
Answer #4
k. thanks
and do i have to look anything in hdmi cable before buying it like speed of connectivity or something to get full advantage of my lcd tv?
Answer #5
Make sure it’s at least HDMI 1.3 then it’s all good.
Answer #6
You won’t be able to tell a difference between HDMI and VGA.
Answer #7
HDMI pawns others.
Answer #8
prozac4312 replied: You won't be able to tell a difference between HDMI and VGA.
Depends, on the refresh rate of your TV. I am under the impression that a VGA cable will not provide 120 Hertz, which a lot of HD TV’s run at. I think it maxes out at 75Mhz? Correct me if I am wrong…
Answer #9
As everyone else states, get the hdmi cable.
Monoprice dot com is cheap but trusted in my book
Answer #10
I think it maxes out at 75Mhz? Correct me if I am wrong...
consider your self corrected
I used to run my 21″ CRT @ 120hz over VGA
HDMI is the best, but VGA and component are very good (all can do 1080p)
S-Video is the worst (based on 480i)
Answer #11
edwoodweb replied: I used to run my 21" CRT @ 120hz over VGA
Can it run 1920×1080 at 120hz tho?
EDIT: Thanks for your input edwoodweb =D
Answer #12
Can it run 1920x1080 at 120hz tho?
think the highest I ran it was 1280×1024
but that was because if I ran it higher @ 120hz it looked blurry (monitor limitation, not connection limitation)
but as far as I know you can run 120hz at any res the monitor will handle
the monitor, not the type of connection is the limitation
Answer #13
well the vga cable is capable of upwards of 2048×1536px but I don’t know if many graphics cards are going to still be using vga and support that high of a resolution. If your GPU has vga out, it likely will not max with this resolution, but leave it to DVI or other digital outputs to give you the dimensions one is typically looking for in a HD tv
Answer #14
Always go with HDMI.
Answer #15
thanks.. please help for further query i mentioned.
Answer #16
HDMI is HDMI.
Answer #17
hgcoolest replied: k. thanks
and do i have to look anything in hdmi cable before buying it like speed of connectivity or something to get full advantage of my lcd tv?
HDMI 1.3 or 1.4 are the most current
I pay $5-6 for mine and they work great
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewproductgrid.asp?CatID=267
Answer #18
SmAsHeDr replied: edwoodweb replied: I used to run my 21" CRT @ 120hz over VGA
Can it run 1920x1080 at 120hz tho?
EDIT: Thanks for your input edwoodweb =D
Mine will do 1920×1200@100Hz but @1920×1080 only 60Hz which isn’t usable and is the same refresh rate as the maximum res of 2048×1536. Merely an impressive looking number on paper if you don’t see or realise the refresh rate. 1920×1440@85 is very usable.
Answer #19
You just need a DMI to HDMI adapter for your video card.(Don’t worry, It will be the correct size).
http://www.ezyhd.com.au/dvi-hdmi-adapter.html
Or you could use a DVI to HDMI cable, although using an adapter could be best as if you upgrade the card it should have an HDMI socket.
As you say, the TV is not full HD, but at 720p is ok for movies etc. The TV can handle a higher definition input, but in some cases it would downsize if for the screen.
Newer video cards can handle HD video better because they can use GPU processing like CUDA and DXVA., taking a load of your CPU..
Answer #20
@ Nel thanks a lot dude.
I will better stick to the current graphics card or will upgrade later next year when i have some more money.