Will my analog monitor work with a DVI only video card?

I have an analog monitor with a VGA output (the cable with the blue plug at the end). In a few days I'm going to pick up an ATI Radeon 5770 which has only DVI outputs. How do use it? Should I use a VGA to DVI cable? Do I use an adapter? And if I do will the performance be hampered by my analog monitor? Please hep me-I already paid a partial down payment for the video card.|||DVI is backwards compatible with VGA.

However, you do need an adapter indeed.

Usually, it will be included in the box of your videocard.

If not, you can buy one for 5 bucks, tops.



Why dont you give your supplier a call and ask.

Maybe you can even find it online if the 5770 includes a DVI-VGA adapter in the box.



Keep in mind that VGA is a dying technology.

You won't notice a HUGE difference in performance but it will be there.

Save up for a new monitor but feel free to keep using your old one until you can afford a nice one :)

I suggest the Samsung 2333T 23 Inch Monitor, it's extremely good value for money!



See ya :)|||You need a DVI - VGA adapter.



If you are lucky the video card should have an adapter in the box, but if it doesn't you just have to buy one. Its very cheap and shouldn't cost more than a few bucks.



Digital outputs are usually clearer than VGA outputs, especially at higher resolutions.|||The DVI output on most video cards has both digital and analog pins. You need to either obtain a DVI to VGA adaptor and use a VGA cable or use a cable with the DVI on one end and VGA plug for the monitor on the other end. Don't put the adaptor on the monitor and use a DVI cable unless the DVI cable has ALL the pins. Some DVI cables are digital only. I would definitely stay with the DVI card as when you get a new monitor it will most likely have a DVI input (which will allow an VGA cable with an adaptor but VGA is going away unless you are using RGB connectors (or component video which is used if you have HDCP problems connecting to a large TV or projector if you want to play BD)

Remember you really want to work on purchasing items that are 'future' compatible and try to avoid legacy just because at the moment you still have an old monitor because if your monitor goes out then you'll need a new video card and monitor because the VGA cards probably will produce a substandard (low quality) display on the digital monitor. on a VGA monitor your performance should be very good with the card because your refresh rate is making up for the analog video. But check benchmark websites to look up how your card compares to others and some places such as Toms Hardware and such review them with games and various applications. the 5770 is about a year and a half old. Hopefully you'll find the links helpful on your video card if they show up and looks like it's ranked 44th on performance and 6th for best value with a price of $114.99USD: