Connecting and HDMI/DVI GPU to an VGA monitor

[xpistol]

I want to buy an new graphic card because mine is a little bit too old now, but my monitor only has vga output and newer GPU's only have DVI and HDMI. I don't know if I should buy an adapter or which one to buy.

Another question, if I connect the monitor to the motherboard VGA my computer will use the integrated GPU or the dedicated one.

 

[alexoiu]

For DVI-D or HDMI to VGA, you'd need an active adapter.
If graphics card installed, the onboard is automatically disabled. Moreover, no reason to use the onboard since graphics card available.

 

[xpistol]

What is the difference between an active adapter and a normal one?
Wouldn't it work with a normal adapter?

 

[alexoiu]

Active adapter (converter) converts the signal (like digital to analog).
Passive adapter just transmits the signal, therefore working only for analog to analog, or digital to digital.

 

[Wolfshadw]

You need an active converter to convert the digital signal to analog.

DisplayPort - Digital Only
HDMI - Digital Only
DVI-D - Digital Only
DVI-I - Both Digital and Analog
VGA - Analog Only

Now the latest generation(s) of graphic cards and remove all possible analog outputs (VGA/DVI-I) so you would either need to go with an older generation of graphic card, get a new display and can accept a digital signal, or find an active converter.

-Wolf sends

 

[xpistol]

For this Gpu which adapter do I need?
https://gyazo.com/224ac7c5815dc7b3d39a2bffb3078323

 

[alexoiu]

A passive one https://www.amazon.com/Generic-DVI-I-Dual-Link-15-Pin-Adapter/dp/B0037UCTXG

 

[Wolfshadw]

Yep! With that graphics card, you can use the DVI-I port with a passive DVI-I to VGA adapter.

-Wolf sends

 

[xpistol]

Thank you all for helping