Can I use onboar gpu to plug the monitor and play on other gpu?

doublelv

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Can I connect my monitor with the onboard gpu and use another gpu.I have Asus m5a78l m motherboard and I am going to buy an Asus Strix rx470. The rx470 doesnt have vga port but my only monitor has only vga . Can I connect my monitor to the onboard gpu and play games on the rx 470?
 
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You're going to need to update your monitor to get the full benefits of adding a GPU to your rig. You can use a active DVI-D to VGA adapter, but it's not good to look nearly as good as having a 1080p monitor with the correct digital inputs (DVI-D, HDMI or DisplayPort).
You're going to need to update your monitor to get the full benefits of adding a GPU to your rig. You can use a active DVI-D to VGA adapter, but it's not good to look nearly as good as having a 1080p monitor with the correct digital inputs (DVI-D, HDMI or DisplayPort).
 
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