HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA: Which cable should I use?

[@ScottiesTech]

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[@williammoon2959]

Hope you don't mind me asking, but what is the name of the gpu you used in this video. I know it's broke, but I was just given one with the same port locations on it , but at some point the sticker was removed the card so I don't know what model it is. If you could tell me what yours is, that would help a ton.

[@ThinkerOnTheBus]

Not seeing a response to the other reply to ScottiesTech's comment, perhaps I should place this elsewhere, where it might be more likely to be seen by Scottie. Regardless, hey, Scottie, have you considered doing an addendum to this, or an updated video on this topic???

[@ScottiesTech]

@@ThinkerOnTheBus Not so much has changed since I made this video... altho standards have improved and refresh rates have gone up, etc. I guess I really should add it to my To-Do list!

[@ScottiesTech]

@@williammoon2959 Missed this! I think it was a Radeon R7 250 - something like that.

[@katiemichaelson5821]

I'm over 70 and have trouble with changing channels-- YOU explanded it all well. I was able to solve my issue by myself!!!!!! Thank you!

[@dv9700]

you didnt solve it by yourself if he helped you do it

[@kaaizkthanks1837]

@@dv9700 why did you have to say that

[@jesxxn3470]

@@dv9700 dumbass

[@Kandooable]

Warren you are dumber than shit

[@katiemichaelson5821]

@@dv9700 Meaning, I did not need to hire someone to come do it for me. My comment also meant I did not have to take my computer out of town and hire someone to do it. I'm sorry to irritate you but I do get tickled when I can do something.

[@DareToBeDeviant]

It's videos like this that I can appreciate, covering options and their details so I can pass it on. Big box retail store clerks tried taking advantage of my not-so-savvy family members when the digital boom started around 2008. When they took me shopping I'd turn some smiles upside-down. Even today they're trying to sell 4K cables for $50+, in fancy clamshell packaging with 'cool' gold or holo-foil graphics. They're the same ones we can pick up online for $7 apiece. We all like to save some coin. It pains me to see someone pay quadruple for something I'd toss in for free.

[@louistournas120]

There is actually a company that sells HDMI cables, gold plated and the wires inside are fully silver. It costs 1050$ US. Some people have money to burn.

[@ronaldc.r.dejong3616]

Finally someone who knows how to explain this. So I can use a HDMI to connect my monitor to my computer. Thanks.

[@NinjaTrollzTV]

Ronald C.R. de Jong Jokes. Just tried. Didn’t work for me.

[@globalmuffin2]

Merkz, LMAO! i will also try, but i don't have windows installed on the pc, so how will i know if it works? geez!

[@igorkrstic8327]

@@globalmuffin2 im in same situation today what to do?

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

@@igorkrstic8327 You have to change the display type you want to use. As all of them will see every port you can use. It might be defaulted to wrong one....

[@louistournas120]

@@globalmuffin2 : You can install some Linux flavor or anything you want.

[@NoaDarkMoon]

Finally someone who actually explains the exact differances between then. After watching this ( was building my pc and just ordered my monitor ) I realised I still had 1 of these laying around. So... no need to buy any more cables, yes!

[@kbell6147]

I was looking everywhere to find someone that could explain this to my husband. I do not have the "tech" words, although I had pictures. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@ericleonhuertamanzanilla4262]

This video is old, but it is so good. I am really glad to see a serious tech guy explaining cables in simple words for anybody to understand. Not a typical youtuber looking for traffic. Substance above form. Very good.

[@maxximumb]

You're like the Bob Ross of tech. Thanks for the great video.

[@-Grovesy-]

Happy Little Accidents

[@onzkicg]

Haha.. well he didn’t say such thing like let’s take a look at this “happy mighty” hdmi cable lol 😂

[@oscarrobles4344]

Exactly what I thought after his first sentence....then I scrolled down to the comments my exact thought already posted??????mind blown!!! Never forget r.i.p Bob Ross great vid!!!!

[@PeachesChrenko]

Lol omg you're right!

[@17fsakes]

I sweah I see yuh everywhere dawg 😂😭🤦🏾‍♂️

[@ewalton47]

Great video ! Really helped me setup my wife's Viewsonic monitor, which was tricky 'cause her desktop computer didn't have a digital video interface, but I learned from your vid that the all-purpose HDMI input (which the desktop DID have) was the go-to solution. Thanks tons !!

[@toddvandell85]

@ewalton47 And thank you for your reply because I'm an older school tech geek myself and I've always called the DVI connection Digital Video Interface, which I believe was the original name for that connection.

[@frankbrowne1849]

Great video, thank you! For me the HDMI weakness is the actual physical connection can often become disconnected since there is hardly any way to secure it. Thank you again learned quite a bit.

[@terenceabrahams5606]

Calling from England. This explanatory video by Scottie is excellent. It is the first time I've understood what Ports are all about. Extremely helpful. Nice one Scottie.

[@nursewarrior09]

I completely agree. Thanks for taking the time to make this video because it is very necessary.

[@coralshowell8588]

I feel this was a fantastic video. It helps me out with the cables and connector that I did not understand. Thanks, Scottie.

[@medleysa]

DisplayPort is the best option if available. It’s generally more feature-rich than HDMI (supports higher resolutions, higher refresh rates, etc.) and is generally cheaper than HDMI. DisplayPort is also open-source, which is excellent. The DisplayPort cables also usually have retractable clips at each end to keep them locked in place, so they’re less likely to come loose or get yanked out. HDMI is more popular, especially for TVs. It’s a solid second choice, but you should absolutely have an HDMI cable or two on hand because it’s more likely to be used than DisplayPort. BTW, I still use VGA to connect my laptop dock to my FHD display. It’s screwed into place and seems to handle signals (like when switching the resolution) better than DVI or HDMI, at least with my monitor.

[@siddharthsiddu1413]

Hi, which converter is best for connecting a vga monitor to the latest graphics card? Hdmi to vga or Display port to vga?

[@medleysa]

@@siddharthsiddu1413 At this point, probably HDMI to VGA, but either should give you a similar experience. It'll come down more to the individual adapter - you may need to get a powered adapter.

[@newenglandoct2011]

Nothing screams "GEEK!" louder than a tribble in one's workshop. Live long and prosper! :D

[@joyceellingsen7175]

Very clear. You talk my language. You do not try to impress anyone with tekie talk. I am a really new beginner. Thank you, thank you.

[@jonhigham12369874]

After search many videos for help with this, This was the one that helped the most. Thanks man!

[@riegone8728]

Where does the HDMI go from PC to

[@DanJackielz]

@@riegone8728 to the monitor

[@3butalcomp3]

@@riegone8728 -Your HDMI cable connects to the HDMI output connector- from the PC or your LAPTOP; (if either computer has one)... Then goes directly into the HDMI input connector that's on your monitor, or your flat screen TV. If you don't have a HDMI connector, on either end... just get an adapter so you can get the video signal. As far as achieving an audio signal ( if a HDMI adapter was needed), you can simply utilize typical PC speakers. Other HDMI adapter's will utilize splitters & will permit you to get your audio as well, but that choice is yours. Good luck!

[@marmarbuckz5243]

@@3butalcomp3 thx so much

[@michaeldrew8220]

You're out standing with the uses of HDMI, DVI, VGA, DVID, Mini-Display ports, connectors, Cable rating, Pixels, and Resolutions. I was just tuning in to get help with connecting dual monitors. But, the information you gave was very helpful and can use it with other technical issue I may have in the future. Thank You !!!!!

[@dianevessels2632]

I appreciate the help in understanding the difference in the ports and what they do.

[@flashy5150]

Thank God that there is someone like you to explain these plugs. I just bought an MSI Nvidia GTX 1050 ti card to replace my GTX 980.The plug from my Samsung monitor is the old 15 pin plug, the GTX 980 came with an adapter( male DVI-I ) so it was easy to connect to the GPU, DVI-I) input. Now I bought the GTX 1050 ti, of course it has to have a different plug(haaa !!) ..... and no adaptor(haaa !! Again). So I had to go to amazon and find the correct adapter. If anyone is interested, just go to Amazon, search for “DVI to DVI connector or adapter” and they have a bunch of different styles to choose from. It’s just annoying that MSI or any GPU manufacturers won’t include at least one adapter with their high priced GPU’s. Thanks Scott for the great informative video.

[@pyroteebeen1008]

You just saved me, bought my first gaming PC with a dedicated graphics card when I looked at the back of the PC I was completely lost....once I figured out that your display should connect to the graphics card I seen about 4 different ports. Had no clue what did what or if I had to wire all of them to the monitor 😂 thank you so much!!!!!?

[@krystalaxsom2255]

Now I can tackle the huge tote of cords I have been collecting forever. Now that I know what they are and when to use... I can fix a few projects that have given me the blues! You are the greatest!!

[@jairozamora9575]

Late to the party here but thank you. I'm not exactly a genius when it comes to PC and just wanted a straight answer as to whether I could plug a monitor requiring an HDMI to my graphics card and thanks to you, I know that I can.

[@debsasleep5729]

Thanks so much for putting this video together! I have an old Dell Computer and an even older Dell Monitor. The monitor is going out. I can't afford to replace the entire system yet, but did get a nice HP monitor that is less than a year old pretty reasonably. I had NO IDEA what cable to use, if I needed adapters, etc. After watching this, I know I can either get a DVI adapter and a VGA cable or, better still, an HMDI cable. I checked the computer and the monitor and both have HMDI ports...so that is what I am going to do. And without you and your video, I would still be in the dark! Now I just hope I can get it all together and get the computer and monitor resolution to be okay.

[@johncarpenter987]

Scotty, thank you so much. Great video. Just upgraded my OptiPlex with a Geoforce 1050ti with 4 gig gddr5 and didn't know that my monitor would not be compatible unless I switched to an HDMI cable which is compatible with my monitor. Thanks to you I can simply replace the cable and don't have to replace the monitor because it is HDMI compatible.

[@etakishinji7266]

Loved the video. You added a boring topic with a bit of humor that just made it more fun to watch and learn. Good job.

[@angela5030]

Thanks a million for the best explanation ever! I didn't have a clue before. I appreciate you sharing your genius knowledge!

[@michaelrice4391]

The video was most helpful. I spend a considerable amount of time on the internet trying to find the answers you explained so clearly. Thank you!

[@Ekvorivious]

you came from heaven... I really appreciate you doing this!

[@progers5019]

You told me what I needed for the second monitor. My situation will be DVI-D to an HDMi conn at the monitor. My question is there one hdmi on the video card output, but there is another hdmi at the top corner of the pc tower which after connecting the second monitor to it does not show up for monitor 2. Its a new hp envy series. So for 2 monitors, both connections have to come off of the video card conn in the back? I have 1 hdmi, 1 DVI-D, and 1 Display port.

[@ScottiesTech]

Yeah, both monitors should be connected to the video card.

[@progers5019]

@@ScottiesTech Thanks for the quick reply. Much appreciated. Again, great video. Have a Goodern !

[@KingDennisJensen]

Very informative video, possible one of the best on KZbin. Thank you.

[@captainmyopia5963]

This is the "hands down" best "explain it" video I have ever watched on YT. Thanks.

[@arima44]

why not hdmi from graphics card to hdmi on monitor, insted of DVI to hdmi?

[@alexanderunknown8605]

back these days i preferred dvi to hdmi, now monitors are using hdmi lol

[@touchdown8677]

I am sure glad I ran across you , I have been trying to fit a HDMI cable into a Display port , oh wow ! the time I have wasted asking questions and never getting answers ! ,thank God for you !

[@neilquarells73]

"It's this fun?!" 8:55 Great video! Easy to understand. Well taught! TU!

[@markjohnson3799]

Thank you! I bought a new monitor and was trying to use my old monitor as a 2nd one. I got very confused with the DVI connection. Now I know I've a DVI D on my graphics card so I can get a DVI D to HDMI cable. Great explanation on a confusing subject.

[@computerkid1416]

One advantage of Displayport is that it can be adapted to any of the other formats mentioned, including VGA.

[@alexanderunknown8605]

lol there are more hdmi-vga adapters than you'd imagine lol

[@amaterasublackflames8067]

So if i have vga cable and i buy dvi d adaptor it will display?

[@LlamaOates]

Cheers mate I wondered why sometimes when I use DVI to VGA adaptor it doesn't work. You answered that and lots of other cool inside info. Your video has really high quality on KZbin.

[@KazenoniKakuremi]

the main advantage of the display port connector (the one withe similar but different shape to hdmi) to hdmi is that, you can capture any stream without a hack, whereas with hdmi it has built in copyright protectors that require a bit of basic hack work before you can capture netflix, amzn prime etc

[@ScottiesTech]

I think that depends on the gizmo's implementation of DisplayPort. I remember reading like 6 or 7 years ago that Apple includes HDCP on DisplayPort. It seems DP included HDCP as "optional" beginning with rev 1.1. Of course, as you say, a dedicated person can circumvent these little problems...

[@umegaalfa5900]

Thank you dear sir for taking your time and explaining to my dumb brain why these damn cables are so confusing. You just saved the rest of the life of a monitor and probably pc because i have been trying for the last week to find out what or how these cables work or are the best.

[@darlingtonorji9238]

Great video summary of monitor connections. I would have liked even better if you explained more on Display Port like you did with the DVI and old versions

[@DaRyteJuan]

Pretty amazing that in only took me until 2021 to fully understand the DVI connectors on a *1GB Sapphire RADIO HD470* (2560 x 1600 * 2 connectors) card I installed in 2009. Thanks for your video from four years ago. This card even has an S-Video connector. lol

[@faceboxworld]

Hey Scottie, Loved the video. I have a Macbook Pro. circa 2013. I'm trying to find a mini display port adaptor to display port that will support 4k 100 HZ and tips/links? Thanks

[@RJ-luci]

Thank you so much for this video. Your explanations were very clear and concise and saved me from going into “hair pulling out” mode. Stay safe!

[@bw33511]

Thanks for the video, extremely helpful and informative,great job! Do you have any videos or can you recommend one to show how to set up dual monitors on a docking station?

[@Lkburton3]

Thank you so much! I just purchased new computer and had no clue how to hook up or what adapter to purchase to make it work with my monitor. I wish I could give more than 1 like.

[@baldyetichronicles]

Nobody explained these cable differences to me as well as this guy. Thanks Scottie!

[@sezmane123]

Without finishing the video this guy explained my problem I was having with my vga hdmi port thanks this is the best video on the web

[@ScottiesTech]

Awesome! Glad you found the vid helpful.

[@HaveFaithInGod]

I have an LCD monitor with both a VGA and DVI-D (dual link) inputs.The computer I have coming has 2 Displayport outputs as well as a standard VGA monitor ouput. The monitor has a config menu for optimising what ever I may hook up. What cable should I order to serve me best?

[@ScottiesTech]

If the monitor is FullHD (1920 x 1080), I'd just use a simple VGA cable. Quick, cheap, and easy. If it will do higher resolutions, then you may be in trouble. I've never found a DisplayPort -> Dual-Link DVI adapter. Of course, you could still just use VGA and the monitor will run at FullHD instead of its max resolution.

[@HaveFaithInGod]

@@ScottiesTech Thanks! I found this on Amazon : AmazonBasics DisplayPort to DVI Display Cable - 6 Feet www.amazon.com/dp/B014RWWURC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3In.DbD110P5Q It appears to be right adptr. Cheap too.

[@enfieldjohn101]

Very useful video. Lots of detail explained calmly and in an easy to understand way.

[@TrollLivee]

For a 144hz monitor what cable would be good

[@kevinb9739]

Code SilencerYT display port

[@TrollLivee]

kevinb9739 ok thank you

[@capiscuul]

@@kevinb9739 how about 240?

[@kevinb9739]

kwsoak I'd go display port again. It offers more than HDMI on any monitor. Basically you'd get the most from your graphics card with a display port. Especially with a 240hz

[@ufosrule]

Cool, glad I found this video. Throwing this video up on my 65" Qled with some popcorn to watch later tonight!!!!!

[@pokemon3742]

Very informative and laid back video, perfect!

[@jeffeverett1599]

Best video on cables for difference types of computer connection on the KZbin! Thanks awesome video and explains them so you can understand them...great video!

[@ronien3763]

What should I use for my RX 580 RED DEVIL ? HMDI, DISPLAY PORT OR DVI-D ?

[@bowscoper]

Nvidia

[@healthfullivingify]

Excellent, Scottie, thanks for explaining what all the ports are and cables to feed them. Your explanation that the computer's video card's plug needs to sometimes be adapted to a new monitor told me why my older Dell pc needs an adapter to mate my new Dell 32" curved monitor.

[@ScottiesTech]

If you need an HDMI -> DisplayPort converter, I finally found one: amzn.to/3kfFxox That's for HDMI output on puter to DisplayPort input on monitor.

[@rickysmith844]

Thanks for the info - would not be a problem if all monitors had both HDMI and DisplayPort inputs - most only seem have HDMI.

[@moiworky7578]

Got an adapter, all ok - adapter is DisplayPort on the monitor then HDMI from PC to adapter. So plugged it in. Then by the time I found my HDMI cable (about 5 minutes) the end that the HDMI goes into was very hot to the touch. I did NOT plug the HDMI because of the heat. What says you?

[@ScottiesTech]

@@moiworky7578 Hmm... Well, it's an active adapter, so it'll probably get a bit warm. But "hot", that's another story... Well, I'd plug in the HDMI and see what happens, but that's just me.

[@evajones7704]

Thank you! This is exactly what I need.

[@mis1384]

I just bought a cable vga to hdmi and I for my desktop computer the desktop has a hdmi port and the monitor I want to add just has vga and a dvi port thing I hooked the cable to my monitor my monitor says the is no connection help just wanted to add second monitor

[@liznatural3245]

Your co-host made me giggle 😊 I watched the entire video. It was very helpful. Thank you. 😊

[@TnseWlms]

Very informative, thank you. Discussing the latest high tech in an ancient basement- how old is your building and where are you located?

[@ScottiesTech]

It's a 450-year-old house in France... And believe it or not, I'm actually on the second floor in a semi-renovated room.

[@TikOLoRd]

*Your voice is so calming!*

[@willberry5391]

TikO LoRd he is secretly bob ross

[@dzalg4071]

Why are you gay

[@TikOLoRd]

@@dzalg4071 huh?

[@dzalg4071]

@@TikOLoRd nothing😂😆

[@ronaldleifeld7043]

Great video, good info. I have a slightly complex question or thing I'd like to do. Sorry, it's a long read. I have a powerspec G427. It has a GEforce GTX 1080 graphics card. I had been using it HDMI attached to my 70" samsung UHD TV and did not fully utilize a performance gaming computer. I have started playing a FPS game and set up a 27" 144hz ASUS monitor, gaming keyboard, and gaming mouse in another room. I ran USBs for mouse, keyboard, and headset and a display port cable to my new setup. I still have my wireless keyboard and mouse in the living room. I still have the HDMI for TV viewing and now Display port cables connected to the GTX 1080. I would like to leave the computer on, switch the tv input to computer and pick up my mouse and keyboard for content and movie viewing but if I want to game, I would like to just go into the office and turn on the monitor in there and play my games in 1080 and 144hz. Is this feasible? Currently I use WIN-P to select which monitor is active. It's effective but not as simple as I would like.

[@ScottiesTech]

Hmm. I'm not sure what else you could do to improve things. You could get a KVM switcher, but getting one that supports HDMI + DP might be tricky. Usually they support one or the other, and they're not cheap. Even if you did get a KVM switch, you usually use a keyboard combo to instruct the KVM box to switch from one set of inputs (keyboard, video, mouse) to another. So, that doesn't really solve any problems, and costs you more money. AFAIK, using Win-P as you have things set up is a pretty good solution!

[@R2Livestock]

Just the exact information I was searching for. Thank you very much! :) ♥

[@ZevenDevilz]

you answered so many questions i had but couldn't find answers to. thank you for making this wonderful video.

[@juuhelikkas151]

This video helped me out alot with finding a cable for an old monitor i found laying around. Thanks.

[@nibwest984]

At last someone who not only knows but can convey that information to those that don't. A blessing to many who like me find lots of tech difficult to understand and made even worse by explanations by those who not only don't know but think they do and make matters worse.

[@ramchandragole4106]

Suppose I connect 2 monitors to same PC. I want to display data on 1st monitor and do some other work on 2nd monitor. Is it possible? Does this requires some graphics card in PC?

[@ScottiesTech]

Yup! You just connect the 2 monitors to 2 different graphics ports on the computer - either to 2 built-in motherboard ports OR to 2 dedicated graphics card ports. Then in Windows, you right-click the desktop and choose "Display settings". You should see a Settings window that shows both monitors, labeled 1 and 2. You can drag-n-drop the displays to change their left-right position relative to each other. Also, you may need to scroll down and under "Multiple display", change the pulldown menu to "Extend these displays". That's all there is to it!

[@alanwalker8834]

At last i have found a video that explains the type of cables and what they are called Thank you.

[@ayanforever]

Is gaming quality affected at all if used with a HDMI (of gpu) to VGA converter ? I have a old monitor with vga port 😐

[@72shom]

Nope

[@timelapseboy6380]

I would not assume it would be

[@Joshi444]

Harshvardhan the gamer hdmi doesnt support higher than 60 hertz so yeah...

[@lolilikedragons3528]

@iiCause Viibes nope you have to get certain hdmi cables for it to support it. The regular hdmi cable caps at 60 hrtz

[@cagedavid]

Finally I think I understand the uses of these cables . Some toasters are now being exported from Singapore with mini screens in them so I think I will only get one with a display port socket or listen to the radio .

[@NiKxx]

Please help me. can i plugin dvi-d cabel to dvi-i adapter??

[@jeneralgod]

use DVI-D

[@machdaddy6451]

Could you consider do an episode on USB 3.0 to HDMI adapters?

[@andzelasgvazdauskas5504]

So now if you want to experience all capabilities of AOC AGON AG271QG 165Hz and 1440p should I go with HDMI or DP?

[@ScottiesTech]

If you want high refresh rates at higher resolutions, DP is your best bet - and your only bet until the new flavor of HDMI becomes widespread. For most people (who don't care about refresh rates), I recommend HDMI simply because it's more widespread. But yeah, if you're into gaming and/or refresh rates, go DisplayPort.

[@joanhinchman7753]

SmallHD

[@MoSalNaz]

Way to go man as did all of the cables and in every details that any should do when explain the cables management issue.

[@461THUGLIFE]

What is the best cable now ? DisplayPort or HDMI ?

[@ScottiesTech]

Well, it's complicated. HDMI 2.0 is out now, but it "only" supports 4K video resolution at 60Hz and 24 bit/px color depth. HDMI 2.1 was announced in January, but as far as I know, it's not released yet. HDMI 2.1 supports up to 10K at 120Hz - but you'll need a new cable! DisplayPort is on version 1.4, which supports 4K at 120Hz with 30 bit/px color. So technically, I suppose at the moment DisplayPort is better than HDMI. But the next version of HDMI looks better than the next version of DisplayPort. If you're doing 4K, either will work great though unless you really need a higher refresh rate and color depth - which your gizmos may not even fully support. Things like 30 bit/px color depth sound good, and they ARE good... but on the other hand, 24 bit/px color is 16.7 million colors, and that's more than good enough for the eyeballs of the vast majority of the population. There comes a point of diminishing returns where very few people will honestly be able to tell the difference in quality when it comes to color depth. To summarize: at FullHD, both are great. At 4K, DisplayPort supports higher refresh rates if that's your thing. Above 4K, please wait...

[@karapagas]

ScottiesTech.Info i will buy acer 27 144hz 1440p g sync monitor, which cable should i use to get all the advantage

[@ScottiesTech]

If you want the higher refresh rate, go with DisplayPort for now. HDMI < 2.1 can be made to work as far as I know, but it's usually dependent on the graphics card + monitor + drivers. DisplayPort is therefore the safest bet. I have to admit that personally, I never go for the super-high refresh rates because I just don't notice any real difference. My 2 screens are FullHD at 60Hz via HDMI, and that's plenty good for me. But like I said, if the refresh rate matters, DisplayPort!

[@karapagas]

ScottiesTech.Info thank you for your help

[@victorarnett5021]

Karapagas display port

[@WestwoodShawty]

Wow you're very so well informed and much needed at this present moment! Good stuff man!

[@TheAnarchyOficial]

DP is the best second is hdmi

[@abdullahs3463]

THEANARCHYOFFICIAL hdmi gave me more clearance and more resolution .in bf4 test range

[@eppsislike]

@@abdullahs3463 wait until you use a dp 1.4

[@scharkalvin]

The DVI to VGA adapter doesn't need to carry the digital pins at all, only the analog video and sync signals. They usually do have all the pins, just to fit better in the DVI-I female.

[@toddvandell85]

I was waiting for you to mention the fact that with older computers that still have the VGA connectors, those only display video, NOT audio. You'd think that would be obvious to people, just from the name (Video Graphics Array) alone. Not always so obvious, however. Some people still need to be reminded that if they use that connector, they'll still need an audio cable, in that case a male to male 3.5mm audio/auxiliary cable that plugs into the headphone jack on both devices, either your laptop or desktop pc, then to your television audio jack. You can use the VGA connector without the audio cable, just remember there won't be any audio. The same is true with the DVI connector: no audio, as it's primary function, as the name implies, is video.🙂 The HDMI connections, and DisplayPort connections, on the other hand, do NOT require an additional dedicated audio cable. The multimedia part of high definition multimedia interface means the HDMI cables carry the video AND the audio signal, so it's literally one connection to one connection, super simple. Fortunately.🙂 DisplayPort carries audio, as well. Also, I believe you need an even more recent HDMI connection for the new 8K television display technology (2.1). "On March 1, 2016, The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) unveiled DisplayPort 1.4, a new format that lets the use of 8K resolution (7680 × 4320) at 60 Hz with HDRR and 32 audio channels through USB-C. On January 4, 2017, the HDMI Forum announced HDMI 2.1 featuring support for 8k video with HDR, will be "released early in Q2 2017". (Also, did you overdub your audio? Reason I ask, the audio seemed off from the video.)

[@DB-zh4mu]

Thanks Scottie, great videos. I have a VGA connection from my computer to a TV monitor but am getting a NO SIGNAL. How to fix?

[@mindstate1011]

Thanks so much for this video! Learned a ton!

[@louodd]

can a display port be used with some kind of adapter for a firewire? im looking for an easy way to capture video from older cam-corder / mini HD Tapes. thought this could be an option as they seem pretty powerful ?

[@ScottiesTech]

Don't think so. For that, you'd need either a firewire port (via add-in card like this: amzn.to/34Y8Fwc or via built-in port). Alternatively, you could play the video on the cam and output it into a USB capture box like this one: amzn.to/3hQustj

[@Milenium412]

Thank you so much. Was about to buy the wrong monitor for my pc!

[@alexanderunknown8605]

nothing wrong, just could use adapter in very bad scenario.

[@Pierre_en_CI]

thank you, just bought a refurbished hp elitedesk 800 g2 and suspected the display ports were for external drives or monitors. Unfortunately my old monitors don't have such port.

[@sheepsy]

Trouble with Tribbles?

[@kingdomofme3681]

If i need a dual monitor setup, can i use an hdmi to hdmi cable for the first monitor connected to my graphics card? For my second monitor can i use a displayport in my graphicscard and hdmi to my monitor. Also i had another question about a graphic card. Im wanting a evga gtx geforce 1660 gpu, but i dont know how to tell if it supports more than one monitor. I was wandering if you know?

[@ScottiesTech]

The 1660 most definitely supports more than 1 monitor. Most graphics cards these days support 3 screens (if it has multiple connectors on the back for the graphics card, it supports 2+ screens). Usually, you use the same connector on both ends (graphics card + monitor). Otherwise, you need an adapter to convert from one kind to another. BUT... It looks like the EVGA 1660 has DVI-D, HDMI, and DP. Since DVI-D is directly compatible with HDMI, you can use a DVI-D -> HDMI cable to connect the 2nd screen (like this one: amzn.to/2T0O6HY). No active adapter required! :)

[@kingdomofme3681]

@@ScottiesTech :) thanks for the help ive been trying to figure this out for a while.

[@huexolotl99]

I like your voice. You're easy on the eyes too :P

[@samreads]

Ya I thought so too... till I got myself a 4K monitor :P

[@dumb5112]

@@samreads r u calling him ugly?

[@georgesenda1952]

I bought a DVI to HDMI cable so I could connect my 2005 Mac Mini to my 48 inch Sony Bravia tv. It doesn't work because the pin looks like this - instead of the cross +. I assume that your DVI to VGA adapter would get it to work. I still need an audio cable after that. Please help if you can.

[@keyrollanip]

I kinda cried when he said "what the heck" at 1:57 🤣

[@timelapseboy6380]

Thank you, Your advice really helped. I have an Ibuypower pc with a gtx 1060 and i use Dvi. I wasn't sure dvi was a good cable. I have a dual display. Neither of them have hdmi ports

[@adamharkham1880]

Thank you for the info, I’m just starting to learn how to build PCs now and it helps a lot (you remind me of bob ross)

[@AmeerQ99]

Pls help when i connect my pc to my tv in pc mode it wont show anything.My pc has vga and my tyv has rgb which is i think basically the same

[@stavroskoul732]

@@AmeerQ99 Maybe your TV doesn't have a vga port. Check if there is a vga port. And no RGB means red green and blue and its a way monitors or tvs can produce colors. I would suggest changing from RGB to YCbCr because it's simply a lot better for TVS but for PC gaming FULL RGB is the way to go

[@AmeerQ99]

@@stavroskoul732 i figured it out it turns out that my tv is way just old to support hd resolutions so i borrowed my friends monitors and there it showed up so i lower my resolution to 1024*768 and connect it back to my tv and boom iy works.

[@stavroskoul732]

@@AmeerQ99 Yeah. Old dvs have SCAR-T or whatever it's called. Newer tvs have vga, hdmi and display port

[@AmeerQ99]

@@stavroskoul732 my tv supported vga indeed its just that the max resokution it can handle is 1024*768 .So i had to find an other monitor to lower my pc resolution just the same.as the tv can support that way it will display the screen

[@balaco6457]

I bought a new monitor Dell (E2420H) that has VGA and Displayport sockets. My old monitor (P1913) had several video connection options but I used the DVI-D Single Link socket. I use a docking station when using my laptop in the office. My old monitor was connected to a DVI-D Single Link port on my docking station. To connect my new monitor I purchased a DVI-D Duel Link-to-Displayport adapter cable. When I started my system I got a "No Displayport Link" error message on my monitor. What do you think is the problem?

[@ScottiesTech]

Does the docking station DVI-D actually support dual-link? Sometimes they put a dual-link port, but it only does single link. Also, check the DVI-D settings like resolution... Sometimes adapters only support limited resolutions. Other than that, I'm not sure what else to try except a different adapter!

[@soseriousgamer6291]

Hey could I have some help? Much appreciated. So I plugged my monitor to a HDMI cable in the GPU of the system. I'm getting a VGA adapter to be able to use a VGA cable as well but when I tried to turn the PC on for the first time, the PC turned on but the monitor did absolutely nothing. It was plugged into the wall outlet as well. Pls help ^^

[@muhammedizol8116]

*SoSeriousGamer* I believe for you to use an hdmi - vga cable on a gpu it has to be an “active” converter. You may have gotten a “passive” converter. I’m not too sure about the difference between them but supposedly active converters have a chip inside that covert the signal “actively”. Something like this cable “ goo.gl/qAGw59 “ . When buying the cable make sure in the title or somewhere it says that it’s an “active” converter. Hopefully this helps.

[@soseriousgamer6291]

Muhammed Izol thanks a lot, I tried and the power connection for the monitor was just broken. It works if I hold it in :). But I can't fit my flash drive into the front panel so I think I need a different type of flash drive. Again, thanks a lot!

[@muhammedizol8116]

*SoSeriousGamer* No problem :-)

[@zakariac.7201]

Yes you need an active connector because your monitor is probably old. It's an analog monitor.

[@rogernewman9197]

Absolutely the best explanation I’ve seen on youtube to date! Thank you so much and keep it up.

[@MuhammadUsman-rs2le]

You did a great job. thx

[@pkannan82]

Question #2 Could you please let know how connect led TV to a computer and use as extended screen rather replica. My pc does not have HDMI port so I bought a converter (serial to HDMI ) and connected to TV. Now I can use TV as replica screen not as extended screen. I could see one unused o PCI slot available on the Intel motherboard. Would you help me to connect TV as extended screen rather replica screen

[@hazeblazegaming5112]

Dr. Strange with curly hair🤣🤣🤣

[@hughthenasia3153]

Lots of detail, but not boring at all - thanks!

[@AhmedAli-ps9xn]

explained well

[@OpenMindedForever]

Great empowerment video! But I'm still non-techie layperson confused about how my MSI GF72VR-7RF MSI laptop "mini-display-port" connects to a "display-port" on a 4K (misnomer jargon) 2160, 1440, or 1080 Monitor. Most online sources I've read caution that most DP-to-DP and Mini-DP-to-DP cables sold online aren't VESA certified. This means they won't work properly or could damage equipment. I also read the Mini-DP-to DP and HMDI-to-DP cables aren't bi-direction -- confusing me further. Yet all sources claim DP-to-DP is better than HMDI-to-HDMI, especially for 2160 and 1440 resolution and refresh rates (144HZ and 60HZ). I'll eventually figure it out! But right now, it's still confusing. But your video helps in terms of understanding the basics even better -- along with this source: www.displayport.org/cables/how-to-choose-a-displayport-cable-and-not-get-a-bad-one/

[@ShopNo2Vn]

cảm ơn bạn nhiều

[@rfere6069]

Xin chao

[@teenystudioflicks1635]

Best video on cables and ports functionality! I knew most but some have little info on them (or its buried in private access sites/areas). So thank you so very much.