HELP. 2 VGA Monitors, One 660ti

[georgeconstantine97]

Hi, I have bought 2 monitors and 1 Geforce GTX 660ti, I have one dvi-I to vga adapter to plug one monitor in, How would i go about plugging the other monitor in, if that is possible? thanks

 

[Willdobbo]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Neewer-Black-Adapter-Converter-Laptop/dp/B007KEIRNG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1387465954&sr=8-2&keywords=vga+to+hdmi

You could use an adapter like this one

 

[Novuake]

^^^ I doubt that would work. ^^^
But I guess its worth a try at 7$.

Anyway OP. Modern GPUs ONLY have 1 analog(VGA) compatible output, the other ones are ALL digital outputs.

So at least one monitor NEEDS to be digital. If you can, return one monitor and swap it for one with a DVI or HDMI input.

 

[Willdobbo]

^^^ I doubt that would work. ^^^
But I guess its worth a try at 7$.

Anyway OP. Modern GPUs ONLY have 1 analog(VGA) compatible output, the other ones are ALL digital outputs.

So at least one monitor NEEDS to be digital. If you can, return one monitor and swap it for one with a DVI or HDMI input.

Why would that not work?

 

[Novuake]

Why would that not work?

As said above. HDMI has a native DIGITAL output, a VGA only monitor only has ANALOG input support, a VGA monitor will not even know what to do with the digital data from a HDMI port unless the signal is converted BEFORE it reaches the monitor.

For that you would need a converter that actively converts digital signal to analog. Those are not just 6$. They cost close to 50$.

 

[Willdobbo]

Then how come you can purchase something like this? http://www.amazon.co.uk/High-Grade-Textured-Cable-Products%C2%AE/dp/B003JZR72C/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1387467578&sr=8-6&keywords=vga+to+hdmi

 

[Novuake]

Then how come you can purchase something like this? http://www.amazon.co.uk/High-Grade-Textured-Cable-Products%C2%AE/dp/B003JZR72C/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1387467578&sr=8-6&keywords=vga+to+hdmi

Because some monitors have both a digital AND analog capability, in which case they are often capable of decoding and displaying either a digital or analog input that runs into the HDMI or VGA port.

Right at the bottom on that page : "Please consult your VGA card's user manual to ensure that your video card supports digital signal output through your VGA port."

You like arguing with the veterans?

 

[Willdobbo]

No, im just curious I don't know too much about display adapters and just wanted an explanation 😛

 

[Novuake]

No, im just curious I don't know too much about display adapters and just wanted an explanation 😛

Good on you.

 

[georgeconstantine97]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Neewer-Black-Adapter-Converter-Laptop/dp/B007KEIRNG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1387465954&sr=8-2&keywords=vga+to+hdmi

You could use an adapter like this one

Thanks very much, After two months of waiting for it to arrive it finally turned up and It worked!

 

[Willdobbo]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Neewer-Black-Adapter-Converter-Laptop/dp/B007KEIRNG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1387465954&sr=8-2&keywords=vga+to+hdmi

You could use an adapter like this one

Thanks very much, After two months of waiting for it to arrive it finally turned up and It worked!

You're welcome, Glad I could help