Quick question about new computer outputs

danewesley · 13 Jun 2012 at 22:23

Just a quick one, i built a new rig and it outputs through dvi-d, display port and hdmi, i only have a vga capable monitor right now, i looked at the dvi-d to vga converters but they dont work. what are my other options?

Dane

stulid · 13 Jun 2012 at 22:28

Buy a new monitor?

Hook it up to a TV with HDMI input?

Buy a cheap GFX card with VGA/DVI-I output?

Sin_Chase · 13 Jun 2012 at 22:35

danewesley said:
Just a quick one, i built a new rig and it outputs through dvi-d, display port and hdmi, i only have a vga capable monitor right now, i looked at the dvi-d to vga converters but they dont work. what are my other options?

Dane

Is the DVI-D on the motherboard? Usually a proper GPU will have DVI-I and carry both analogue/digital signals but DVI-D will ONLY carry Digital signals hence the reason you cannot convert it out into analogue VGA with a mechanical only adapter.

You can buy DisplayPort to VGA adapters however. I have used them, they work, require no software and are cheap. Easy.

Orcvader · 13 Jun 2012 at 23:02

DVI-D is digital only. It's DVI-I that DVI to VGA adapters will only work since DVI-I can output anagolue signals. These adapters are usually passive (just rearranges the pins).

As Sin Chase has mentioned, you can buy a Displayport to VGA adapter instead, and they will work since they're active.

danewesley · 13 Jun 2012 at 23:10

Great i will buy a display port to vga, i built an itx fm1 system so i didnt have to buy a gpu, didnt realise the board only supported dvi-d so was stuck for a day, i will get a new monitor soon but as funds are short i will just buy the adapter for now.

Dane