Question Connecting vga monitor to hdmi GPU

[jakobfromdk]

Hi, I have an old VGA only Monitor that I wish to connect to my new video card (HDMI) only.
Do I need an HDMI cord and a HDMI to VGA adapter,
Or do I need a VGA cord and a VGA to HDMI adapter, or I can I do either one?

 

[alexoiu]

Hi, You'd need an active HDMI to VGA converter and a VGA cable.

 

[jakobfromdk]

Thank you for answering my question.
What does it mean that a converter is active?

 

[alexoiu]

It means that it is actively converting the digital signal to analog, while a passive one does not convert. Like a simple cable.
Something like https://www.amazon.co.uk/Active-Adapter-Benfei-Converter-Gold-Plated/dp/B01KLKQN9U