Split signal? Really confused :S

mka_786 · 28 Aug 2012 at 12:28

I have a monitor that has one DVI-D port and one VGA port. I have my ps3 connected to it using a dvi-d to hdmi cable. However I want to also connect my computer using dvi-d to the monitor using a splitter from the monitor to allow both to connect. Obviously only one will be displayed at a time through the monitor but I was wondering whether there'd be any other technical difficulties? Also what cable would you recommend if anyone is using a similar cable? Thanks

mka_786 · 28 Aug 2012 at 12:36

All the cables ive found so far only seem to be designed for splitting one pcs signal to 2 monitors - would this work for my scenario?

mickyflinn · 28 Aug 2012 at 12:42

You can run both from a single dvi with a 2 Port Dual Switch but there not cheap, you could by a new monitor for the price.

bremen1874 · 28 Aug 2012 at 13:29

With suitable adapters/cabling wouldn't a hdmi switch work?

Hagar · 28 Aug 2012 at 13:35

Do you have two outputs on the graphics card? if so why not just use the vga monitor port with a DVI/vga adaptor on the card

mka_786 · 28 Aug 2012 at 19:03

Doesn't using a VGA port reduce either quality/resolution/frame rates? Was going to be playing some fps games (crysis) but spent too much money on my rig and can't afford a new monitor yet

This'll just be temporary until I get a new monitor anyway so don't want to invest in switches

bremen1874 · 28 Aug 2012 at 20:07

No difference to resolution or frame rate.

Quality isn't likely to be much different either, but that'll depend on the monitor.

mka_786 · 28 Aug 2012 at 22:52

Thanks a lot ;D I tried VGA and tbh it looks really good

Ch3m1c4L · 28 Aug 2012 at 23:48

its only that VGA cant support above x resolution at x hz. at anything it supports, it *SHOULD* be the same visually.