Which VGA to DVI adapter do I need

[Drake5]

My graphics card is a 290 - I want to use a VGA to VGA cable from my monitor to my PC but I also need a vga to dvi adapter as the graphics card doesn't have vga

Which type of dvi adapter do I need as I can see their are a couple of different ones

 

[VincentHanna]

I don't think the AMD 290's have analogue output at all.

So an adaptor isn't going to be much use.

 

[Drake5]

The only spare port I have on my monitor is VGA - Would a VGA to DVI work

 

[Confused Stu]

The 290 doesn't have the internal circuitry gubbins to produce a VGA signal, so you'll need an adapter that actually converts the digital signal into an analogue one (rather than just redirects the pins like most DVI-VGA adapters do).

You're looking at something that is an Active DVI-D to VGA adapter, like the StarTech DVI2VGAE. Beware some of the cheaper DVI-D to VGA adapters on the Rainforest or the Bay, as they are simply DVI-I to VGA adapters and won't work as the 290 doesn't have DVI-I ports. The alternative would be an Active Displayport to VGA adapter, or mini Displayport to VGA adapter if your 290 has mDP rather than DP output(s), like the DP2VGA2 or MDP2VGA.

 

[passey89]

The only spare port I have on my monitor is VGA - Would a VGA to DVI work

can't

AMD 290's only have digital DVI not analogue

 

[stulid]

Dp-dsub active adapter?

 

[VincentHanna]

I'd say it's time to invest in a new monitor if you are still stuck with VGA...

 

[Drake5]

Cheers for the suggestions

My monitor is a Dell P2414H but the HDMI is taken up by my console

 

[stulid]

Console scrub.

 

[Marine-RX179]

Cheers for the suggestions

My monitor is a Dell P2414H but the HDMI is taken up by my console

Just get a HDMI switcher-box or something may be?

 

[VincentHanna]

Just get a HDMI switcher-box or something may be?

Yeah, that's probably your best bet.

 

[Drake5]

Do HDMI boxs affect the quality of the image or responsiveness etc

 

[VincentHanna]

You sure about that model number?

This page: http://www.dell.com/lt/business/p/dell-p2414h/pd#TechSpec

Suggests it doesn't have HDMI at all.

 

[Drake5]

Yeah that's the right model - I meant I'm using a DVI to HDMI cable

 

[VincentHanna]

Then just use the DisplayPort from the Graphics card?

 

[Drake5]

How when I've only got a VGA spare - Is their another way I can do it

 

[savagesam117]

Ignore..

 

[passey89]

How when I've only got a VGA spare - Is their another way I can do it

HDMI splitter box is the bets way. had 1 on a tv depends on the quality of it but not noticeable quality loss when i used one.

 

[VincentHanna]

You mean you've got something connected to the DisplayPort as well?

 

[mahius]

I'd also suggest a DVI-D to VGA converter, the correct ones will usually have a box around the VGA where all the signal conversion is done. The DVI side plugs into the graphics card and the VGA side needs a VGA cable plugged in. The other end of the VGA needs to be pluged into the screen.

By the looks of it OCUK no longer stock these (I remember seeing some available last year), so you'll have to search the internet for it. The likes of Camac and Startech make them, the cheapest I've seen is £15. I'd link it, but it's another site. Just remember the VGA side is a box. Otherwise grab a HDMI splitter.

Console scrub.

Aww Stulid, don't be a meany-pants. Ever heard of console exclusives? The only reason most us own consoles lol. I have PS3 plugged into my monitor for playing MGS4, which has no PC version