HDMI Monitor to HDMI port on motherboard

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OK, my problem is this...Can I use my brand bew CPU with only an HDMI cable connected to my (old) monitor and my Motherboard MSI z170A Gaming M3? If yes, How? I tried the different settings in my monitor but it doesn't display anything. My motherboard doesn't have VGA so it is either HDMI to HDMI or DVI-D to VGA (But the case is, there is no cable like DVI-D to VGA). What should I do. One man said I should start it onboard but how? When I couldn't connect it to any monitor?? Thanks..
 
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To connect an old VGA-only monitor to an HDMI output on your PC, see this thread:

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-3184024/connect-hdmi-computer-vga-monitor.html

Only other option is to buy a new monitor which has an HDMI port.
You would probably want to replace your old monitor with a higher spec one anyway if you're going to be gaming on it. Something with a better response time and a better screen for sharper images.

If you need advice or recommendations for a good gaming monitor, post on the "Displays" forum.
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What CPU do you have?
 
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My CPU is i7 7700..The motherboard is MSI Z170A gaming M3..
 
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All of my computer parts all brand new except the monitor and its hard drive...then if that is the case, how will i connect my old monitor to my CPU unit if my only option HDMI to HDMI?
 
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To connect an old VGA-only monitor to an HDMI output on your PC, see this thread:

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-3184024/connect-hdmi-computer-vga-monitor.html

Only other option is to buy a new monitor which has an HDMI port.
You would probably want to replace your old monitor with a higher spec one anyway if you're going to be gaming on it. Something with a better response time and a better screen for sharper images.

If you need advice or recommendations for a good gaming monitor, post on the "Displays" forum.
 
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