VGA monitor on a 10 series graphics card

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Hi. So first of all i didn't really know in which category to put this in, so I just put in in the graphics card category. I have an old VGA 4:3 1280:1024 75 Hz Samsung monitor. I am planning to but a gtx 1060 3gb (yeah I know, I will be getting new monitor when I can, but I should stay with this one for few months). The problem is that the card doesn't have a VGA port. I read about the dvi-d ACTIVE convertors and I understood it, but I may be unable to buy such a cable, so my other option is HDMI to VGA (is it?). I couldn't find anywhere if I can use HDMI (is there active and passive or it's the same?) to VGA to run a 10 series video card. Any help will be appreciated.
 
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I recommend you stick with DVI-D to VGA active adapters. Only because I know people who've used those successfully. HDMI is a digital connection so I see no reason an active adapter wouldn't work there. The resolution and refresh rate options, ie 1280x1024 at 60hz type stuff, will be different in HDMI as compared to DVI-D but I don't think that should be an issue for you.

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The issue is that your GPU outputs a digital video signal on all the ports (dvi, hdmi or dp), while the VGA input on your monitor is an analog input. Consequently, you have to use an "active" converter cable. The "active" part converts the digital signal to an analog signal. You have 2 choices. An active cable to convert to VGA or a new monitor with dp and/or hdmi inputs.
 
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I recommend you stick with DVI-D to VGA active adapters. Only because I know people who've used those successfully. HDMI is a digital connection so I see no reason an active adapter wouldn't work there. The resolution and refresh rate options, ie 1280x1024 at 60hz type stuff, will be different in HDMI as compared to DVI-D but I don't think that should be an issue for you.

 
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vsK kSa

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Ok, thanks. One more thing - how can I check if a cable is active or passive, because from were I am (Bulgaria) I can't buy stuff from stores like Walmart, Amazon, etc. and here in almost every single site in the description of the cable it doesn't say if it's active or passive.
 
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The active adapters always cost more, that's an easy way to tell. So if you see one that costs X amount, or a few that cost that, but one cost 2X, that last one is the active adapter. Also, once you get the brand name and model, you can search online for the specs. You don't have to settle for the information on the store page. If there is no brand name or model number provided, or no website for that adapter, don't buy it.
 
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