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tomdrum   05-02-2007 at 01:57:58 PM

Is it me or are all the graphics cards now using only DVi and HDMI inputs.

Maybe i missed something as i dont physically have a newer card, but in the pictures theres no VGA connection.. Is VGA now gone? If so that means when i upgrade my graphics (hopefully to a 7900) i may have to buy a brand new monitor!

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duthoy   05-02-2007 at 02:17:36 PM
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VGA is infact the type of resolution: 640 x 480
you probably mean the 15 pins D-sub sonnector :P
jeah, it's slowly fading.

don't know what the max data throughput of a D-sub cable - connector is?
probably not enough for extreme resolutions on a 30" panel!

i use a CRT with D-sub on my DVI output; works great!

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TyroneShoelaces   05-02-2007 at 02:19:32 PM
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Most cards that only have DVI connections also supply DVI-to-VGA adapters. If they don't you can buy them at the egg...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814998101

-TyShoe

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yakyb   05-02-2007 at 03:14:39 PM
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thats exactly the right way to go! you can either get a cable that adapts it or a small little junction either way it'll cost you about a fiver

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tomdrum   05-02-2007 at 03:38:33 PM
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ok thanks :D im not likely to get a nice new screen for a while so an adapter will have to do.

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The_Abyss   05-02-2007 at 03:50:52 PM
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HDMI / DVI converters are pretty common as well now.

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firemist   05-02-2007 at 04:13:53 PM
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Since there are several different DVI connectors be sure the adapter you get will work with the type of connector you are using. It took me a couple trips to the component store to get the right stuff for my setup. I find this link useful:

http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/DVI_info.html

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