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VGA and DVI

post #1 of 24
8/31/07 at 1:48pm
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Hi,


I should be getting a new Dell computer with a 256MB nVidia™ GeForce 8600GT graphics card soon, and was wandering if I could connect my 19" Acer that only has a VGA connector to this computer with that graphics card.

Dell says "Dell Value Flat Panel monitors are VGA / Analogue monitors. Dell Ultrasharp Flat Panel monitors are DVI / Digital monitors." I selected a Dell Value panel monitor with the 256MB nVidia™ GeForce 8600GT graphics card and it said it was all compatible.

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post #2 of 24
8/31/07 at 1:54pm
Yes you can. It should come with a small DVI to VGA adapter.
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post #3 of 24
8/31/07 at 3:04pm
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Originally Posted by DarqHelmet View Post
Yes you can. It should come with a small DVI to VGA adapter.


ok, but remember I want the graphics card built in that comes with the computer, not to buy the card separately.
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post #4 of 24
8/31/07 at 3:09pm
Still they should give you one. If not it will be 5£ to pick one up.
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post #5 of 24
8/31/07 at 3:43pm
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post #6 of 24
9/2/07 at 7:22am
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ok, thank you.

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post #7 of 24
9/2/07 at 11:34am
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Originally Posted by soulsaver_8229 View Post

ok, but I think they include an adapter, look:




That's from the online manual from Dell Support.
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post #8 of 24
9/2/07 at 2:53pm
i figure they would, but never know with OEM's =/


soulsaver
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post #9 of 24
9/3/07 at 9:12pm
Those adapters have pretty much become the norm for new systems, even the OEM machines carry them these days. worst case you can find them in most electronics stores.
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post #10 of 24
9/4/07 at 12:35am
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Originally Posted by SolApathy View Post
Those adapters have pretty much become the norm for new systems, even the OEM machines carry them these days. worst case you can find them in most electronics stores.



Also, you'll get one. With my last desktop from Dell which was even a while ago when DVI wasn't the norm, they included one
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post #11 of 24
9/4/07 at 6:28am
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thanks.
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post #12 of 24
9/5/07 at 5:40am
That adapter in the picture you posted won't come with the system. The 8600GT you're getting whill have two ports on the DBracket (Possibly dual DVI, but more than likely you'll get a DB15 and DVI). That adatper you see pictured is for the low end cards like the X1300 which use a half-height PCB and have only a single DVI Port (or a special High Density video port).

You will most likely have to buy an adapter. Dell typically doesn't ship the DVI-I to DB-15 adapter that comes with most off the shelf cards.
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post #13 of 24
9/5/07 at 7:22am
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That adapter in the picture you posted won't come with the system. The 8600GT you're getting whill have two ports on the DBracket (Possibly dual DVI, but more than likely you'll get a DB15 and DVI). That adatper you see pictured is for the low end cards like the X1300 which use a half-height PCB and have only a single DVI Port (or a special High Density video port).

You will most likely have to buy an adapter. Dell typically doesn't ship the DVI-I to DB-15 adapter that comes with most off the shelf cards.

hmm I guess they changed up the way it works

Sorry for being mistaken, I trust evil is correct being as he works on dell systems on a daily basis.
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post #14 of 24
9/5/07 at 12:10pm
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hmm I guess they changed up the way it works Sorry for being mistaken, I trust evil is correct being as he works on dell systems on a daily basis.
oh, no, how sure are you? Would I still be able to use the computer without a adapter? I saw a VGA slot for a monitor higher up in the computer (not where the graphics card should be) And, would this make a difference? there's a VGA out slot there.
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post #15 of 24
9/5/07 at 1:49pm
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and,

But, I can use ANY VGA connector on the new computer, (even higher up near the power cord) and all the difference will be the resolution, and colour and quality?

like here:
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post #16 of 24
9/5/07 at 3:45pm
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please, I really need an answer today.
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post #17 of 24
9/6/07 at 12:54am
dude, if your monitor only supports VGA, THEN USE THE VGA slot, no point in doing a conversion.
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post #18 of 24
9/6/07 at 5:11am
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Originally Posted by suddste223 View Post
please, I really need an answer today.

if the video card looks like that picture you will not need a dongle at all

if it has vga, and dvi output, dont worry, connect it to what yer lcd uses, dvi or vga

soulsaver
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post #19 of 24
9/6/07 at 4:46pm
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right, I have the computer now, and Dell DID provide a DVI adapter. The card I have has two DVI ports, and one for a TV. no VGA.

I am now using my computer, and it is great, the graphics are really good. Anyone want a picture?
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post #20 of 24
9/6/07 at 8:17pm
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Anyone want a picture?
Of course!
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