Which Adapter do I need? (Conversion)

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My new Graphics Card that is coming only has the following ports -

Dual-link DVI-I x 1
Dual-link DVI-D x 1
HDMI x 1 (version 1.4a)
DisplayPort x 1

However my monitor only has a VGA Cable

Is it possible to purchase a converter/adapter cheaply? I've heard some things about VGA being analogue and the rest being digital etc.

 

[Suztera]

Most graphic card will supply a DVI to VGA adapter.
If not, you can get that at a relatively cheap price.

 

[thekyle64]

a dvi d to vga adapter should have came with your gpu

 

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a dvi d to vga adapter should have came with your gpu

Hi there. Unfortunately I have no idea yet as my new system is arriving tomorrow and being the idiot I am, I left it to the last minute to check whether or not the card has a VGA port.

 

[thekyle64]

don't worry dvi d to vga adapters are very low priced

 

[Suztera]

a dvi d to vga adapter should have came with your gpu

Hi there. Unfortunately I have no idea yet as my new system is arriving tomorrow and being the idiot I am, I left it to the last minute to check whether or not the card has a VGA port.

VGA is not often supported directly on graphic cards especially with high end ones.
You can ask the place where you bought your pc if it will come with all the accessories that your components has.

 

[nukemaster]

Most cards that come with a DVI-I port will also come with a DVI-I -> VGA adapter.

This passive adapter is as good as having a VGA port on the card.

As others have said, they are cheap if you need one.

Most websites selling them should list what the card comes with.

 

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You'll need to read the manual to figure out which is the DVI-I vs DVI-D port. You need to use the adapter in the DVI-I port, not the DVI-D. Your video card probably comes with one, if not they are cheap.

 

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Thanks for all the fantastic answers guys!

I bought the adapter now. Hopefully I bought the right one....

 

[burdenbound]

a dvi d to vga adapter should have came with your gpu

DVI-I not DVI-D. A passive DVI-I to VGA adapter is what he needs.

 

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Sorry again, just to double check is this the right adapter?

http://www.ebuyer.com/123974-startech-com-dvi-to-vga-cable-adapter-m-f-dvi-to-vga-dvivgamf

 

[nukemaster]

Yeah that is the one.

What video card did you order?

You should check old video card boxes, I have piles of them.

 

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Yeah that is the one.

What video card did you order?

You should check old video card boxes, I have piles of them.

I bought a custom configured PC. Unfortunately I don't have the time to wait for parts to arrive and to build it myself. It's a R9 285 2GB

 

[nukemaster]

Well, I would guess 50-50 chance it comes with one.

It is starting to get less and less common because VGA is quickly being removed from monitors and computers.

If the card happens to have 2 DVI-I type ports, look on the metal for an embossed VGA logo next to the right port. I have seen some AMD partner cards come like that(2 DVI-I ports, but one is connected as DVI-D only).

 

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Well, I would guess 50-50 chance it comes with one.

It is starting to get less and less common because VGA is quickly being removed from monitors and computers.

Yeah. I called up Scan (UK based company) and they said their 3XS configuration systems don't include the adapter apparently.