Windows 10: Can someone explain which adapter will work for a VGA monitor

Discus and support Can someone explain which adapter will work for a VGA monitor in Windows 10 Graphic Cards to solve the problem; So i got a monitor with HDMI and VGA only. my graphics card (Gtx 1070) has HDMI and DVI-D Dual Link only. I tried connecting the monitor to the pc... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Graphic Cards' started by xshabz, Mar 31, 2017.

  1. xshabz Win User

    Can someone explain which adapter will work for a VGA monitor


    So i got a monitor with HDMI and VGA only.
    my graphics card (Gtx 1070) has HDMI and DVI-D Dual Link only.
    I tried connecting the monitor to the pc with hdmi but it didnt work, i got no signal, i dont know what to do, how do i get image on my monitor?
    i saw something about DVI-D to VGA active connectors and i also saw HDMI to VGA adapters but i dont know what works or what doesnt work, i just need some help ahah.

    :)
     
    xshabz, Mar 31, 2017
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  2. mlg63 Win User

    Dual Monitor Boot

    VGA adapters don't work because of the analog to digital connections. Also you cannot split one vga port and need a separate vga port--which as you know is obsolete now. Upgrade your monitors, video card or both to use dual monitors without problems.
     
    mlg63, Mar 31, 2017
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  3. Windows 10 won't install with VGA monitor

    there is no VGA port on the computer.

    Just two DVI ports connected to the Graphics card.

    The VGA to DVI adapter fits into the VGA monitor, it also fits into the DVI port. How can if be the wrong adapter if it fits???

    The monitor says the same thing no matter which DVI port it is plugged in to.

    this is the cable:

    Cable Matters® Active DVI-D to VGA Male to Female Adapter - 10 Inches


    thank you for the help.
     
    Tryin2Install, Mar 31, 2017
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  4. Edwin New Member

    Can someone explain which adapter will work for a VGA monitor

    Perhaps a DVI to VGA adapter


    Can someone explain which adapter will work for a VGA monitor [​IMG]
     
    Edwin, Mar 31, 2017
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  5. xshabz Win User
    yeah i purchased one off Ebay, hopefully it works...
    i also got a HDMI to VGA
    i just really dont want to buy a new monitor
     
    xshabz, Mar 31, 2017
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  6. I hope, that you have bought the right one, it took me 3 tries to get it.
    Then I have bought HDMI to VGA instead, because it was not working.
     
    TairikuOkami, Mar 31, 2017
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  7. bobkn Win User
    This looks like a passive DVI to VGA adapter, which wouldn't work with a DVI-D (digital only) port.

    I'm a little surprised that the DVI port on the 1070 is DVI-D, but I checked specs on an eVGA model, and that's the claim.

    For xshabz: most monitors have a control to determine which input they use. I have had to use that if the monitor didn't automatically find the correct input. Did you try that? If you supply the model number of the monitor, you may receive better help. I have never used an HDMI connection (DisplayPort has been my choice), but I hope there's no fundamental issue.

    I was going to say something about expensive adapters, but I see that cheapish ones are for sale. Good luck, either way.
     
    bobkn, Mar 31, 2017
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  8. TrustMe Win User

    Can someone explain which adapter will work for a VGA monitor

    For computer mice and keyboards you have to buy an ACTIVE adapter for them to work. The passive ones do not. I'm not sure about monitors but if I were you, I would but an active adapter.
     
    TrustMe, Apr 1, 2017
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  9. xshabz Win User
  10. xshabz Win User
    Oh wait would Displayport to VGA adapters work
    or a Displayport to Hdmi???
     
    xshabz, Apr 1, 2017
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  11. Helmut Win User
    Buy another HDMI to HDMI lead. Or get a DVI-D to HDMI lead.
    Always have spares of such things, they are often of poor quality.

    You don't need any adapters.
     
    Helmut, Apr 1, 2017
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  12. xshabz Win User
  13. bobkn Win User

    Can someone explain which adapter will work for a VGA monitor

    Not that one. It's to connect a laptop's HDMI port to a monitor that requires a DVI-D input. (The Q&A for the product indicates that it's only intend to work in that direction. Seems odd, for a passive cable, but I don't know better.)

    This adaptor: https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/...ptor-codvihdad

    (You'd need an HDMI cable as well) is spec'd to work in both directions.

    But, I still think that an HDMI cable should work without any adaptors. Connect the HDMI cable (it's supposed to be a high speed one, which may mean 10.2Gbps). Try the "input" button, which is the one just left of the power button. The monitor is supposed to autodetect which input is in use, but its defaults to the VGA one, and I wouldn't be shocked if the autodetection wasn't working properly.
     
    bobkn, Apr 1, 2017
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  14. xshabz Win User
    I used my PS4 Hdmi cable...
    The ps4 did actually work on the monitor
     
    xshabz, Apr 1, 2017
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  15. I have numerous USB to PS2 adapters that are passive and work just fine with the keyboards and mice they came with. And they quit often work with other keyboards I have around. Not all mice/keyboards support USB to PS2 adapters though.

    As far as DVI goes, as mentioned, there is DVI-D which is Digital only and DVI-I which is Integrated, Digital and analog. The passive DVI to VGA adapters will only work with DVI-I.
     
    alphanumeric, Apr 5, 2018
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