New monitor Question. (DVI, HDMI, etc)

[imijj]

I am interested in getting a new monitor, but my current graphics card can only accept DVI connections. The monitor I'm interested in only has DVI. I've tried using a converter but on the monitor I tried it still says it can't detect an HDMI cable. Will I have to buy a new graphics card, or am I doing something wrong?

Thanks!

edit: here is my current video card: http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-260/specifications
and here is the monitor I'm interested in: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/productID.309552300

 

[Eggz]

That monitor runs at 3840 x 2160.

The max resolution from your video card is 2560x1600.

So it doesn't matter which cable you use. You card can't drive the monitor.

When you get a new video card, get one that has a Display Port output. It's the best one now.

As a side note, that monitor is 30Hz. You'll hate that! It'll make everything suttery, even moving your mouse across the screen will look like a flip book. And it'll strain your eyes. I know it's a good deal, but try to get something that has at least 60 Hz, even though it costs more. Your eyes will last longer.

 

[imijj]

OK, thanks.

 

[VincentP]

The monitor has inputs for DisplayPort, mini-DisplayPort and HDMI.
From your current graphics card, you could use a DVI to HDMI cable but you will be limited to 1920x1080.
To really take advantage of this monitor, you will need a new graphics card.
Any GeForce 7XX or 9XX graphics card with a HDMI output (not just DVI with an adapter) should allow 3840x2160 @ 30 Hz.
I would suggest though that you pick something with a DisplayPort output, like the GTX 760 or GTX 960.