Can I remove the extra 4 pins on the DVI-I to fit it in a DVI-D?

[Tacticall993]

Turns out that my gpu has a DVI-D slot. I have a DIV-I to VGA adapter and I want to use it on the DVI-D slot. So can I just pry off the 4 extra slots one the adapter? Ill try to explain this better in a picture.

THANKS

 

[kanewolf]

No. Those four pins are what carry the analog signal that is required for VGA. DVI-D == digital only, you could convert to HDMI but not VGA.

 

[WildCard999]

They do make a DVI-D to VGA adaptor but there pretty expensive. Does your monitor support HDMI because that would be better then using this adapter.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812400402

 

[OriginalCadaver]

It's not as simple as removing some pins, you're look at digital v analog. There is a converter/adapter but it's expensive.

 

[SkyBill40]

No. DVI-D cables aren't that expensive. Just buy a new cable and call it good.

 

[WildCard999]

Well the one I found was $25.50 but usually goes for $45.99 which is alot for an adapter.

 

[Red Robe]

No. Those four pins are what carry the analog signal that is required for VGA. DVI-D == digital only, you could convert to HDMI but not VGA.