[SOLVED] Can i connect my hdmi monitor to my gtx 1060 which has displayport

[Darcownova]

so heres the deal i bought a gaming pc in 2016 with a msi gaming x gtx 1060 6gb in it. it has 1 hdmi and 3 display ports 1.4 , i was using a 22inch generic 60hz benq monitor(benq vz2250) which only has hdmi. But i wanted a 2 monitor setup now so i am planning an acer kg271 75hz 27' which unfortunately dosent seem to have a display port either its hdmi only (i havent ordered it yet so better screen recommendations are welcome) . So my question is if i use the hdmi port from my gpu for the new monitor will i be able to connect my old mintor to one of the display ports ? or do i have to look at a display port monitor for the new one (which seem to be way more expensive)

 

[alexoiu]

Depending on the type of dp on the graphics card, you might need an active dp to hdmi adapter: https://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Adapter-Display-Converter-Gold-Plated/dp/B06VV26BLB

 

[Darcownova]

Depending on the type of dp on the graphics card, you might need an active dp to hdmi adapter: https://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Adapter-Display-Converter-Gold-Plated/dp/B06VV26BLB

whats dp ? how do i know what type of dp my gpu has ?

 

[SkyNetRising]

DP = Display Port.

 

[Darcownova]

DP = Display Port.

ah its display port 1.4 https://www.msi.com/Graphics-card/GeForce-GTX-1060-GAMING-X-6G/Specification

 

[alexoiu]

But it has a DVI port. You can use a DVI to HDMI cable.

 

[Glenwing]

Just use a $10 DP to HDMI adapter, no problem.

 

[Darcownova]

But it has a DVI port. You can use a DVI to HDMI cable.

Oh i didnt know thats an option... So an update on this.... Amazon suddenly dropped a massive sale on an lg ultrawide which has display port too... so i cancelled my current monitor order and got that one. And it shud be perfect. But thanks for helping. Knowledge added so next time i buy another monitor i dont have to research for 2 days

 

[alexoiu]

No problem.