XxwonderbredxX Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Hey guys! I bought two "24+1 DVI Pin Male to VGA Female Converter Adapter DVI-D" http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150729498300 And well, they don't work. My monitors say "Check cable connection".... Both of my monitors use VGA cords. So I couldn't use the DVI ports on my GTX 650 Ti.. That's why I bought the adapters so I can use the DVI ports. Did I buy the wrong ones? Cause I just realized it says Converts DVI-D 24+1 pin male to VGA female Did I need a VGA to DVI-D adapter?! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Executive Council imasonaz Posted October 21, 2013 Executive Council Share Posted October 21, 2013 Hey guys! I bought two "24+1 DVI Pin Male to VGA Female Converter Adapter DVI-D" http://cgi.ebay.com/...em=150729498300 And well, they don't work. My monitors say "Check cable connection".... Both of my monitors use VGA cords. So I couldn't use the DVI ports on my GTX 650 Ti.. That's why I bought the adapters so I can use the DVI ports. Did I buy the wrong ones? Cause I just realized it says Converts DVI-D 24+1 pin male to VGA female Did I need a VGA to DVI-D adapter?! Thanks. This may help you: http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/221 Especially this part: A DVI-D connector on a graphics card sends out a digital signal only, while a DVI-I connector, which carries both an analog and digital signal, can send out a digital signal (for digital displays such as flat panel LCD monitors) as well as analog signal (for older displays such as a CRT monitor) using a DVI to VGA adaptor shown below. To answer your question, something is a bit off here. First, DVI-D (digital) can NOT be converted to VGA (analog) without a video processor (not adapter). If we assume that the description is incorrect, and that the adaprot is actually DVI-I instead, then your video card probably doesn't support DVI-I. This is something you will need to investigate, because there are some cheaper video cards that cut out that functionality. See if someone has been able to do it with an adapter, I'm sure you're not the first to want to try this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxwonderbredxX Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 This may help you: http://nvidia.custhe...detail/a_id/221 Especially this part: [/background][/size][/font][/color] To answer your question, something is a bit off here. First, DVI-D (digital) can NOT be converted to VGA (analog) without a video processor (not adapter). If we assume that the description is incorrect, and that the adaprot is actually DVI-I instead, then your video card probably doesn't support DVI-I. This is something you will need to investigate, because there are some cheaper video cards that cut out that functionality. See if someone has been able to do it with an adapter, I'm sure you're not the first to want to try this. Crap. So what do I need to do? Because I don't wanna spend money on a video processor -________- I can't use these adapters I got. The adapters I bought are used for VGA --> DVI-D? Or the other way around? lol Because that's what I need.. Cause these monitors are dumb and only use VGA cords. Which is dumb if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Executive Council imasonaz Posted October 21, 2013 Executive Council Share Posted October 21, 2013 What video card do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma# Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Asus GTX 650 Ti This card only supports DVI-D sadly http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121669 Schematic below You could at this point use the VGA port and get something like tihs: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815158333 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812400359 it's about 20$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karot Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Did you not get a DVI cable with your monitor? I have two monitors and one is hooked up with HDMI while the other is DVI. Word on the street is that DVI > VGA anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxwonderbredxX Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 What video card do you have? Asus GTX 650 Ti This card only supports DVI-D sadly http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16814121669 Schematic below You could at this point use the VGA port and get something like tihs: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16815158333 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16812400359 it's about 20$ Yeah I know. I'm using the VGA port at the moment and hate it. Did you not get a DVI cable with your monitor? I have two monitors and one is hooked up with HDMI while the other is DVI. Word on the street is that DVI > VGA anyway I have no clue. If it did it would have to be a VGA (on the monitor) to DVI (on the PC) Because the monitor has a VGA port, not a DVI. Yeah I know!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxwonderbredxX Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Here's a picture to help maybe.. http://tinypic.com/r/53oa4l/5 It's how it's plugged in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Executive Council imasonaz Posted October 21, 2013 Executive Council Share Posted October 21, 2013 You could at this point use the VGA port and get something like tihs: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16815158333 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16812400359 it's about 20$ I would recommend something like this. I own one similar (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008O7RH5C/) and it works well. You might have to play without the HDMI resolution output, but this does the video processing (from digital to analog) so it will work for your monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxwonderbredxX Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 I would recommend something like this. I own one similar (http://www.amazon.co...uct/B008O7RH5C/) and it works well. You might have to play without the HDMI resolution output, but this does the video processing (from digital to analog) so it will work for your monitor. Do I have to have the audio one? Because I just use a headset.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Executive Council imasonaz Posted October 22, 2013 Executive Council Share Posted October 22, 2013 Nope, the audio is optional and only there because HDMI can carry audio (if supported by your video card) there is a cheaper one without audio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxwonderbredxX Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Nope, the audio is optional and only there because HDMI can carry audio (if supported by your video card) there is a cheaper one without audio. Like this one right? http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Active-Female-Adapter/dp/B00879DM56/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Executive Council imasonaz Posted October 22, 2013 Executive Council Share Posted October 22, 2013 Like this one right? http://www.amazon.co.../dp/B00879DM56/ Correct That should allow you to do what you need, you would connect one VGA through that connecter, and your HDMI, and the other to the VGA port on your video card. Just a note, my HDMI to VGA converter does get warm after a few hours, so leaving it on for days at a time might not be the best idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxwonderbredxX Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Correct That should allow you to do what you need, you would connect one VGA through that connecter, and your HDMI, and the other to the VGA port on your video card. Just a note, my HDMI to VGA converter does get warm after a few hours, so leaving it on for days at a time might not be the best idea. AWESOME! Imma buy it tomorrow. Thanks for the help and advice. I appreciate it a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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