K KiLLa_D Beta member Messages 2 Oct 8, 2004 #1 my video card only has a VGA slot. Can i plug a flat screen monitor (LCD monitor) into it? If so, then what is the DVI slot really for?
my video card only has a VGA slot. Can i plug a flat screen monitor (LCD monitor) into it? If so, then what is the DVI slot really for?
TheMajor PowerQuest / Opera Messages 10,176 Location Netherlands Oct 8, 2004 #2 depends on what type of connection your LCD has. DVI is digital, it does not have has much signal loss as analog connections
depends on what type of connection your LCD has. DVI is digital, it does not have has much signal loss as analog connections
OP OP K KiLLa_D Beta member Messages 2 Oct 8, 2004 #3 what do most LCD monitors use (what kind of plug?)? DVI or VCD
TheMajor PowerQuest / Opera Messages 10,176 Location Netherlands Oct 8, 2004 #4 DVI, but there are 2 different plugs, one wich only fits in a digital output and one that fits both....I don't know much about this...do a google for "dvi description" or something
DVI, but there are 2 different plugs, one wich only fits in a digital output and one that fits both....I don't know much about this...do a google for "dvi description" or something
ohGrFreak ID.10T Messages 1,657 Location Midwest in tha houzze Oct 8, 2004 #5 My LCD monitor has both inputs, DVI and VGA, my video card has both DVI and VGA as well. I would use the DVI if possible.
My LCD monitor has both inputs, DVI and VGA, my video card has both DVI and VGA as well. I would use the DVI if possible.