I have a Desktop computer with a VGA connection and i would like to connect this computer to my LCD tv that has an HDMI connection, but no pc input... at Best Buy they only sold a DVI/HDMI connection (DVI to computer, then the other end of the DVI which is an HDMI connection into the LCD TV.. so now i am looking for a VGA to DVI converter... then i will plug in the DVI/HDMI cord from Best Buy.
I found a VGA to DVI converter on eBay.. i don't exactly understand when it says male to female or female to male.. is this the right one for me?..
http://cgi.ebay.com/VGA-M-to-DVI-I-A-D-F-PC-to-LCD-TFT-HDTV-Adapter_W0QQitemZ160179033877QQihZ006QQcategoryZ3697QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
i hope everything was clear. thank you
2007-11-17 10:53:17 · 4 answers · asked by Lynch 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
The above posters are correct, you cannot convert VGA to DVI with a simple adapter. However, you can buy a VGA to DVI converter. The problem is, they cost hundreds of dollars. You may be able to find a less expensive one. I've attached a link for one type. The better approach would be to upgrade your PC video card to one with an HDMI or DVI-D or DVI-I output. If you don't want to put your desktop on tv and just watch SD DVDs, then all you need is a board with an S or composite output.
A board with DVI output can be had for around $100. Google Nvidia.
http://www.avsupplystore.com/gef-vgadvi.html
2007-11-17 13:24:03 · answer #1 · answered by jjki_11738 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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VGA to DVI converter question?
I have a Desktop computer with a VGA connection and i would like to connect this computer to my LCD tv that has an HDMI connection, but no pc input... at Best Buy they only sold a DVI/HDMI connection (DVI to computer, then the other end of the DVI which is an HDMI connection into the LCD TV.. so...
2015-08-18 18:37:24 · answer #2 · answered by Minetta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry
Your plan is NOT going to work. VGA is analog and HDMI is digital.
Yes, there is a VGA to DVI adaptor, but the output is DVI-Analog (not DVI-digital). So, save your money.
The best solution is to buy a new video card for your desktop, one with Digital DVI (or even HDMI) out. Look at Nvidia, ATI, etc.
2007-11-17 11:23:58 · answer #3 · answered by TV guy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best Buy Dvi
2016-06-20 08:32:13 · answer #4 · answered by marguerite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TV Guy is correct. I was unsure about this matter also. Good thinking!
2007-11-17 12:58:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋