What cord for my monitor to display my screen...?

[vmartelle]

Just got my custom built computer from the shop (I ordered all the parts), but I have one problem. It won't display on my monitor. I tried using a vga cable but it didn't display. What cord do I need?


My build:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xgW5
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xgW5/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xgW5/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek GAIA SD1283 56.3 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LE PLUS ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: Patriot Intel Extreme Master, Limited Ed 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card
Case: NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500W ATX12V Power Supply
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS72 DVD/CD Writer



Thanks...

-Victor

 

[casper1973]

It has a DVI and a HDMI port.

You can get DVI to VGA adaptors if your monitor only has a VGA port.

 

[vmartelle]

So I need one like this? http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-DisplayPort-Video-Adapter-Converter/dp/B0017K6BD2/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

style: dvi?

 

[iceclock]

this is all ur need.

use ur same cable but with this adapter:

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/dynex-dynex-dvi-to-vga-adapter-dx-d1114-dx-d1114/10074491.aspx

$34.99

 

[vmartelle]

so expensive D:...i wanna buy from amazon

 

[getochkn]

Are you plugging into the plugs on the video card or the motherboard?



Stupid question but it's one many people make.

 

[vmartelle]

http://www.amazon.com/Syba-Connectland-CL-ADA31002-Female-Adapter/dp/B002R0DZXU/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1358549690&sr=1-2&keywords=dvi+to+vga+adapter

what about that?

 

[vmartelle]

Are you plugging into the plugs on the video card or the motherboard?

The videocard should have come with a DVI-VGA adapter to plug into the video card, then a VGA cord.

I didn't see any plugs that came with the video card or even a vga cord.

 

[casper1973]

Here is one for £2

http://www.amazon.co.uk/female-Monitor-Display-Adapter-Plated/dp/B0021YGUFM/ref=pd_sim_computers_4


EDIT: Someone beat me to it :/

 

[vmartelle]

I'm american D:

 

[iceclock]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812120875

10$

 

[vmartelle]

uh ok ill try that i guess...wondering though, why do I need that cord? Why can't this all connect with a regular hdmi cable or a vga cable?

 

[vmartelle]

I stole the vga from my moms computer so I'm guessing I need a vga cord as well?

 

[iceclock]

u dont need a cord. u can use ur vga cord. and plug it into that adapter.

 

[vmartelle]

and will this work? http://www.amazon.com/PTC-DVI-Male-Female-Adapter/dp/B00068NULW

 

[iceclock]

yes.

 

[vmartelle]

yay ok..ill get a vga cable and the adapter too...wish me luck :X...I tend to have bad luck with technology. It took me 3-4 different builds to finally get a working one... sigh.

 

[iceclock]

er. if u already have a vga cable why buy one?

u just need ur old vga cable and that adapter

no luck needed