How do I attach my Monitor to my graphics card? I cant figure it out

Sacred thunder · Oct 10, 2016

I cant seem to figure it out. Please if you could give me a very detailed explanation

gussrtk · Oct 10, 2016

you take shaft A and slip it into Slot B. Make sure you have applied enough lube for this operation. Do not get the backhole, it is highly NOT recommended unless you are prepared for the consequences.

LOL

okay.. seriously.... what are you working with? HDMI wire? (generally black USB looking wire), DVI wire (white plug) or oldschool Blue plug?

Sacred thunder · Oct 10, 2016

gussrtk :

So the wire that plugs my monitor to my Motherboard is a DVI. That's the only cord I have, but I can easily order another one

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 10, 2016

What monitor and what card?

gussrtk · Oct 10, 2016

Sacred thunder :

okay, So what is the problem... it doesnt display? do you have a DVI connector on your monitor? (you should)

Sacred thunder · Oct 10, 2016

A GTX 960 and my monitor is an Asus VG248QE

Sacred thunder · Oct 10, 2016

I believe it does have a Dvi

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 10, 2016

Monitor DVI to 960 DVI IF YOU HAVE A DVI cable.

gussrtk · Oct 10, 2016

Sacred thunder :

yes both have DVI... also from what you said earlier... you do NOT plug it to your motherboard, you plug it to your gtx 960 graphics card.

Another thing, my asus monitor also had extra settings for input, you have to select DVI or HDMI depending on which cable you were running (it is an older monitor though) so just keep that in mind (buttons on mine were on bottom of screen)

Sacred thunder · Oct 10, 2016

The DVI port for,the Graphics card is located in the back,of my,computer, correct?

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 10, 2016

If you have your card installed , the DVI port will be on the back of your computer located on the card.

Sacred thunder · Oct 10, 2016

gussrtk :

Ok so, do I need to unplug the HDMI cable from my,motherboard to my Graphics card?

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 10, 2016

No , just DVI on both.

Sacred thunder · Oct 10, 2016

Ok thanks. Ill,come back if I need anymore help I need to get a DVI cable tho

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 10, 2016

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812422626

gussrtk · Oct 10, 2016

Sacred thunder :

you should have only ONE cable going from your graphics card (located towards the bottom of your computer, on the back of the computer. It could be HDMI or DVI whichever cable you have. the HDMI would be recommended. (do not plug into your motherboard, that's where the USBs are and Internet port is)

hang-the-9 · Oct 12, 2016

Sacred thunder :

Didn't you say you already have a DVI cable?

"So the wire that plugs my monitor to my Motherboard is a DVI. That's the only cord I have, but I can easily order another one"

You don't need a second one.

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 12, 2016

He mentions DVI and HDMI CABLES but never said for sure he had one.

How do I attach my Monitor to my graphics card? I cant figure it out

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