DVI-D Single Link to 15 Pin VGA , Male to Female Adapter Converter?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by wreckloose, Oct 2, 2011.

  1. wreckloose

    wreckloose Private E-2

    What's up?

    Been to Best Buy, Office Max, and RadioShack. They didn't have what I was looking for...

    This may be self explanatory. I have a DELL GX270. I'm trying to plug in my LCD monitor into it.

    Check these out. This is the back of the computer/motherboard I will be plugging it into.

    http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn278…

    This is the back of the LCD monitor
    http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn278…

    The DVI-D (single link) cable:
    http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn278…
    http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn278…

    ~~

    Will this converter work?

    http://www.xvillage999.com/product_info.…
    http://www.xvillage999.com/images/25fsd5…
    http://www.xvillage999.com/images/photo2…

    OR this cable:
    DVI-I Male to DVI-D Male & VGA Male Video Cable Splitter, 5M
    http://www.bestpricecables.com/dvi-i-mal…

    How about an alternative cable or converter that works just the same? I think I've got it right just needed an expert.

    Thanks!
     
    wreckloose, Oct 2, 2011
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  2. Tueur

    Tueur Sergeant Major

    The image links are all dead. can you repost please?
     
    Tueur, Oct 5, 2011
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  3. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Back of computer
    http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx270/en/ug/sffabout.htm#1184495
    which shows the standard VGA connector.

    Which means you want an adapter so you can plug a DVI-I monitor into the computer?
    Like this?
    http://www.amazon.com/15-Pin-VGA-DVI-I-Dual-Link-Adapter/dp/B00390EA5O
    The VGA end, not shown says it it male so this would be plugged into the computers VGA port. It then presents the port as a DVI-I female for the monitor cord to plug into.

    So it would look like this
    http://www.cyberguys.com/product-details/?productid=4758
     
    plodr, Oct 5, 2011
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  4. wreckloose

    wreckloose Private E-2

    You hit it right on the head plodr!

    I was getting confused as to the look of the DVI connection. Thinking it needed 24 holes. Looking at the back of the monitor tells all.

    I should have posted a link to the Monitor before...

    Dell 1703FP Flat Panel Color Monitor

    Specs: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/monitors/1703fps/en/specs.htm

    I'll buy the adapter you mentioned online. Big box stores might have them, but as you know, at 5 times the price.

    Thanks to both of you!
     
    wreckloose, Oct 5, 2011
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  5. wreckloose

    wreckloose Private E-2

    Just want to mention that this needed the DIGITAL and not analog version.
     
    wreckloose, Nov 9, 2011
    #5

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