Old VGA monitor or new HDMI monitor?

[Dank tech]

Waddup dudes....its me....your papa...dank tech

So i am quite stalled right now.....i was going to buy a new gpu.....the gtx 1050 ti....but......it only has digital output....my current monitor is a acer AL1702W...this monitor IMO has served me pretty well...but its analog....so there i was...searching online for a new hdmi monitor......

Then it struck me as to how damn expensive hdmi monitors are. Some monitors were more expensive than the gpu itself....i would have bought a new monitor but it would really go out of my budget..(already bought 8gb ram and a new psu)

So here's the question should i use a hdmi to vga digital to analog adapter or....should i buy a new monitor...(PS:- i am not paying for this....my dad is....and he does not like to spend a ton of cash on things he doesn't know a thing about)

 

[Kavinqt]

If budget is low then an adapter would be the way to go, Keep in mind that VGA is pretty outdated. DVI-D is better then HDMI by far IMO. I know the 1050 Ti's have DVI capability so maybe try looking for a monitor with DVI-D, even though most that have DVI-D will have HDMI on it also.

 

[john TJ]

Get a active HDMI to vga converter so that it can convert digital to analogue . I have a similar setup and is working fine

something like this should do
https://www.amazon.com/VicTsing-Gold-Plated-Active-Adapter-Converter/dp/B00YC7U0NE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1483017876&sr=8-4&keywords=active+hdmi+to+vga+adapter

 

[Dank tech]

If budget is low then an adapter would be the way to go, Keep in mind that VGA is pretty outdated. DVI-D is better then HDMI by far IMO. I know the 1050 Ti's have DVI capability so maybe try looking for a monitor with DVI-D, even though most that have DVI-D will have HDMI on it also.

Is dvi d monitors cheaper?

 

[timeconsumer]

Your current monitor is 1440x900. What games are you playing and what is your current GPU? Something like a GTX 750 is completely sufficient for most games at reasonable settings when playing at 1440x900.

I personally wouldn't opt to spend close to $200 for a GPU only to play it on a 17" screen.

Don't get so hung up on the input method of HDMI, VGA, DVI, or Displayport. Plenty of adapters exist for all these methods of input. If you're looking for a new display look for a 1920x1080 around 24", a 60Hz TN panel would deliver a good yet affordable gaming experience and pair very well with a 1050 Ti. Something like this is $109 after rebate: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009422

 

[Kavinqt]

If budget is low then an adapter would be the way to go, Keep in mind that VGA is pretty outdated. DVI-D is better then HDMI by far IMO. I know the 1050 Ti's have DVI capability so maybe try looking for a monitor with DVI-D, even though most that have DVI-D will have HDMI on it also.

Is dvi d monitors cheaper?

a 60hz gaming monitor will most likely set you back 100-150$ for 1080p

 

[Dank tech]

Your current monitor is 1440x900. What games are you playing and what is your current GPU? Something like a GTX 750 is completely sufficient for most games at reasonable settings when playing at 1440x900.

I personally wouldn't opt to spend close to $200 for a GPU only to play it on a 17" screen.

Don't get so hung up on the input method of HDMI, VGA, DVI, or Displayport. Plenty of adapters exist for all these methods of input. If you're looking for a new display look for a 1920x1080 around 24", a 60Hz TN panel would deliver a good yet affordable gaming experience and pair very well with a 1050 Ti. Something like this is $109 after rebate: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009422

Okay, are you ready.........i am about to reveal you my gpu.....grab a damn dustbin and hold it .......






GEFORCE 210

 

[Kavinqt]

You said you were upgrading to a 1050 ti though , but don't worry about display like john TJ said get an active HDMI to VGA converter and you should be fine, unless you really want a new monitor then convince your dad xD

 

[timeconsumer]

Interesting. What about your CPU and power supply? We need to make sure we give you a somewhat balanced machine.

 

[Dank tech]

Interesting. What about your CPU and power supply? We need to make sure we give you a somewhat balanced machine.

Mate i might have a crap gpu....but dat don mean me no smart

 

[Dank tech]

You said you were upgrading to a 1050 ti though , but don't worry about display like john TJ said get an active HDMI to VGA converter and you should be fine, unless you really want a new monitor then convince your dad xD

I think you got confused....i am upgrading from a 210 to a 1050 ti

 

[Kavinqt]

Yeah that's what I said

 

[Dank tech]

Interesting. What about your CPU and power supply? We need to make sure we give you a somewhat balanced machine.

Ok here's my cpu and my psu....i already did my research so it should be good....

Current cpu:- i3 3220 3.4 ghz (not gonna change

New psu :- Antec VP450P 450W Power Supply

 

[madmatt30]

1050ti is a very very
good upgrade choice for those components mate.

 

[Dank tech]

1050ti is a very very
good upgrade choice for those components mate.

Told dya boys....

 

[Dank tech]

Ummm....guys.....big problem....i wrote digital to analog in the amazon search bar ( amazon.in) and i am only finding audio converters...

Oh...nevermind....i wrote digital to analog instead of hdmi to vga

 

[Dank tech]

This converter seems pretty good http://www.amazon.in/Tara-Vision-Hdmi-Converter-Audio/dp/B01B6LAN9E/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1483021689&sr=8-3&keywords=hdmi+to+vga+converter

But i cannot get what that L/R is for....

 

[madmatt30]

^ that's no good for you.
You need an active digital to VGA converter.

This is the only reasonably priced one I can find.
http://www.amazon.in/gp/aw/d/B01KHRYDNA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483020811&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX118_SY170_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=active+vga+converter&dpPl=1&dpID=41i%2B8P2hUnL&ref=plSrch

 

[Dank tech]

^ that's no good for you.
You need an active digital to VGA converter.

This is the only reasonably priced one I can find.
http://www.amazon.in/gp/aw/d/B01KHRYDNA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483020811&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX118_SY170_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=active+vga+converter&dpPl=1&dpID=41i%2B8P2hUnL&ref=plSrch

Yeah i think i will go with that one....thanks alot guys.....