DVI-D(digital) to VGA(analog) converter - GTX 1050ti

[RediG7]

I've recently bought gtx 1050 ti. It has a HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4 and Dual-Link DVI-D output.
My monitor output is VGA.
DVI-D signals are digital, while VGA signals are analog so the video card must support outputting analog over the DVI-D port. Video Card : https://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=04G-P4-6253-KR
Converter : http://www.ebay.com/itm/DVI-D-24-1-Male-To-VGA-15-Pin-Female-Video-Converter-Adapter-Connector-Dual-CA-/311616161023?hash=item488dc544ff:g:7BQAAOSwuR5XPr55#shpCntId

 

[Mousemonkey]

That's a passive adapter and it won't work, you need an ACTIVE adapter.

 

[DRagor]

I love the description of that adapter:
"Feature:

●DVI-D 24+1 Male To VGA 15 Pin Female Converter Adapter for LCD HDTV screen
●Allows you to convert a standard DVI-D port into a second VGA port
●Connect any VGA monitor with HD15 male connector to any computer with DVI-D port (25pin - 3x 8 rows and 1 flat pins)
●Complete with thumb screws and barrel nuts to make sure of a secure connection
●Ideal for people who want to use the dual monitors for their work/game environment
●Gold plated DVI-D pins to ensure high quality signal transfer
●Easy to install, just plug and play

●This adapter will only work with graphic cards that are analog compatible"

Except that DVI-D port is always digital (that "D" in the name), never analog.
"The DVI connector on a device is given one of three names, depending on which signals it implements:
DVI-I (integrated, combines digital and analog in the same connector; digital may be single or dual link)
DVI-D (digital only, single link or dual link)
DVI-A (analog only)" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Visual_Interface

This is what you need: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-DVI2VGAE-1920x1200-Adapter-Converter/dp/B00C93JQXS

 

[RediG7]

Is there any other converter? Because the reviews don't seem good

 

[DRagor]

Definitely there have to be other adapters out there, this one linked as example.

 

[RediG7]

most of them don't support 1366x768 resolution. What happens if i connect them?

 

[madmatt30]

Of course they'll support 1366x768 , why would you think otherwise ??

 

[DRagor]

most of them don't support 1366x768 resolution. What happens if i connect them?

Why you think so? Description usually only lists highest supported resolution. So if it says 1920x1200 for example, 1366x768 will work too.

 

[RediG7]

Because they pointed out that it only worked with those resolutions. Anyway thanks

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

If you're in any doubt, you can always buy a new monitor which has a digital input instead! - :lol: