DVI-D to HDMI
Old DVI or VGA PC to a modern monitor
An older desktop with only DVI or VGA, going to an HDMI or DisplayPort monitor.
| From | DVI-D or VGA |
|---|---|
| To the monitor | HDMI or DisplayPort |
| Gets you | basic desktop use on an old PC |
| You need | DVI-D to HDMI (passive); VGA needs an active VGA to HDMI converter |
| Look for | Active converter for VGA (analogue to digital) |
Gotchas
- VGA is analogue, so expect a softer picture.
Ones we'd buy
- Cable Matters CL3 HDMI to DVI Cable, DVI to HDMI Cable, 6ft · Bi-directional HDMI to DVI adapter cable connects a computer graphics card with DVI to a monitor or HDTV with HDMI input; DVI to HDMI adapter cable also connects an...
- Amazon Basics HDMI to DVI Adapter Cable, Bi-Directional 1080P, Gold-Plated, 6 ft/1.8 m, Easy to Install, Black · DEVICE COMPATIBLE: Works with all HDMI or DVI-D 24+1 equipped devices & is also compatible with DVI-I 24+5 equipped monitors; does not support 4K/60 Hz (UHD)
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