How do I connect my old VGA monitor to my new computer?
Most older computers use a VGA style connector, and most newer computers and video cards use a DVI or HDMI cable. If you have an older VGA monitor that you want to work with DVI or HDMI, a VGA-to-DVI or VGA-to-HDMI converter can be used.
Can I use a VGA monitor as a TV?
Yes, as long as your monitor has certain modern capabilities, it can be used as a television screen pretty effortlessly. For many models though, it is not as easy as just plugging the cable box into a computer monitor.
Can you connect VGA to D-Sub?
To directly answer your question, no but the 15 pin D Sub connector is the one used for VGA output. VGA is an analog transmission type standing for Video Graphics Adapter and the connections use a 15 pin D-Sub connector but there are a whole series of connectors in the D-Sub family.
How can I connect my computer to my old TV?
Another way to connect an older desktop computer to the HDMI input of a TV is with an adapter. If your computer has just a VGA output you’ll need a VGA-to-HDMI converter. This type of converter combines a VGA input and a stereo audio input into a single HDMI output that’s compatible with your HDTV set.
Can you convert a VGA to HDMI?
If your computer has just a VGA output you’ll need a VGA-to-HDMI converter. This type of converter combines a VGA input and a stereo audio input into a single HDMI output that’s compatible with your HDTV set. Of course, you’ll also need an HDMI cable to connect the adapter to your HDTV.
Is SVGA and VGA the same?
Super Video Graphics Arrays (SVGA) : Video Graphics Array standard was first developed by NEC home electronics. It is an extension of VGA and also called ultra VGA. The basic difference between VGA and SVGA is that VGA provides a resolution of 640×480 pixels whereas SVGA provides a resolution of 1024×760 pixels.
Can I connect a VGA monitor to an HDMI port?
Originally Answered: Can I connect a VGA monitor to an HDMI port? Yes, you will need to purchase a VGA to HDMI converter. This is typically a cable with VGA male on one end and HDMI male on the other end.