DVI to VGA adapter...?

jmillerdls · #1 07-15-2007, 12:54 AM

These exist? If so, is there any downside to using these? I'm wanting to get more LCD's but only have VGA slots left. Let me know...thanks.

funkyworms · #2 07-15-2007, 02:18 AM

Yes they exist. The only downside is you'll won't be able to take advantage of DVI quality. Most people can't tell the difference anyways.

What kind of monitors are you currently using? The Samsung 204b has DVI and VGA connections.

jmillerdls · #3 07-15-2007, 02:55 AM

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Yes they exist. The only downside is you'll won't be able to take advantage of DVI quality. Most people can't tell the difference anyways.

What kind of monitors are you currently using? The Samsung 204b has DVI and VGA connections.

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about the Samsung...that's very good info to have. Didn't realize some LCDs came with both...the one I have only has DVI.

I have a 19in LCD in between 2 19in CRTs...thinking about getting 2 1600x1200 LCDs to add to my 19incher.

Josem · #4 07-16-2007, 11:41 PM

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thinking about getting 2 1600x1200 LCDs to add to my 19incher.

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i'd be surprised if you found a 1600x1200 monitor without a vga plug - i have such monitors from Dell, HP and Benq, and they all have VGA plugs in them.

ericmalone · #5 07-17-2007, 02:41 PM

What video cards are you using?

jmillerdls · #6 07-17-2007, 03:36 PM

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thinking about getting 2 1600x1200 LCDs to add to my 19incher.

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i'd be surprised if you found a 1600x1200 monitor without a vga plug - i have such monitors from Dell, HP and Benq, and they all have VGA plugs in them.

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Good to hear. My current 19in is Benq..and only a DVI. This extra info will make this process significantly easier.

Shoe Lace · #7 07-17-2007, 06:25 PM

At 1600x1200 you shouldn't notice a difference in performance by using VGA instead of DVI if the panel is decent.

DVI only becomes important when the resolution is quite high. VGA will start lagging behind (visually) in most cases.