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one hdmi port . I purchased a vga to hdmi cable . when i connect the cpu to the tv the tv detects the hdmi cable i connected b

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May 7, 2014 1:45:10 PM

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one hdmi port . I purchased a vga to hdmi cable . when i connect the cpu to the tv the tv detects the hdmi cable i connected but i do not see my computer desktop or anything it shows no signal.......... what do i do now? please help????

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May 7, 2014 2:07:14 PM

Can you post a pic of the cable, or its full specs?
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May 7, 2014 2:14:30 PM

Vga is analog, hdmi is digital. You'd need an active converter to go from vga to hdmi. A passive vga to hdmi cable will not work.
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May 7, 2014 2:21:37 PM

bignastyid said:
Vga is analog, hdmi is digital. You'd need an active converter to go from vga to hdmi. A passive vga to hdmi cable will not work.


That's why I asked for a pic, this could be considered to be a cable even though it's an active adapter: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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