Is my monitor compatible with my GPU?

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drill97

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I am building my first computer. Unfortunately, I don't have money for a TV with a resolution of 1920x1080 (and maybe not even with a smaller resolution). So I will use my old TV for a while.

The thing is my old TV only supports VGA for input and has a maximum resolution of 1024x768. I will buy a good TV after when I have money for it, but for now I can't do it. My graphics card is a MSI R9 270X Gaming, it doesn't have a VGA output, but it does have a DVI-I and a DVI-D and the package comes with an adapter.

Will everything work? I know the resolution is really low, but it's not permanent, it's just temporary.

Thanks.
 
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No huge difference, up to 1080.
One is the signal itself.
With digital, you either get the signal with no interference,or no signal at all. It is just 1 and 0s.
Analog can have interference, but as I'm sure you have experienced, it is a minor problem, to none.

Most won't see any difference.
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I know a monitor is better than a TV. But the display won't be just for the computer, it'll also have my PlayStation and the TV cable connected. If it wasn't for that, I would definitely go for the monitor, but I need the TV for the rest.

What digital benefits are you mentioning? Does it make a huge difference?
 
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No huge difference, up to 1080.
One is the signal itself.
With digital, you either get the signal with no interference,or no signal at all. It is just 1 and 0s.
Analog can have interference, but as I'm sure you have experienced, it is a minor problem, to none.

Most won't see any difference.
 
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drill97

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Thanks for your help. ;)

I guess I will stay with the old TV for now, and when I have enough money I will buy a new one with higher resolution and with HDMI or if possible DVI port.

Again, thank you for your time, you really helped.
 
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