2 vga ports

[lxgoldsmith]

Hi, I don't want to buy a new graphics card for my upcoming build yet, but I need to use 2 monitors with only vga input. I will be using the gigabyte z77x d3h, which has 1 vga, 1 dvi-d, and 1 hdmi. I will be using the intel graphics for a while. I will just be doing productivity work on my pc until I get a graphics card. is there any way I can buy a port for an expansion slot or a really cheap adapter or converter? biggest question is whether I can buy a $4 hdmi vga cable and just connect it to the monitor and make it work.

 

[a little black duck]

You could use a dvi/vga adapter. Something like this perhaps >> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814999201
Good luck.

Edit: (took alittle while to find one) Or hdmi/vga adapter >> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882296100

 

[COLGeek]

Sorry, but your motherboard has a DVI-D port. It is digital only and can't support the analog VGA connection.

Same for the HDMI port. It is digital only as well.

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4144#sp

You will have to get a video card to use both monitors. What is your available budget?

 

[lxgoldsmith]

low budget, desktop build

will a converter work?
http://www.amazon.com/BestDealUSA-Adapter-Converter-Laptop-NoteBook/dp/B007PLL4CK/ref=pd_sim_e_2

 

[COLGeek]

A converter (not an adapter) might do the trick. A stronger solution would be an inexpensive video card like this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129178

 

[lxgoldsmith]

If I go with a converter, should I go with the $20 because it provides more info?
2x 1280x1024 monitors

 

[lxgoldsmith]

I would much like to wait to get a video card because when I get one, I want it to be good

 

[lxgoldsmith]

is this better or the same? http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Plated-Premium-Adapter/dp/B00879DM56/ref=lh_ni_t

 

[lxgoldsmith]

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