What adapter do I need for 290x

[slightlyhuman]

I have a 290x with 2 DVI ports. I feel like an idiot here but I don't know the proper DVI/VGA adapter I need to connect my second monitor(which is VGA).

I bought one from bestbuy but it won't fit(it has 4 prongs on the horizontal piece). Rather than drive my self nuts ordering the wrong one can someone please link me to the right one?

It's a Sapphire tri-x FWIW. I have a 24" monitor connected via DVI cable and want to connect a VGA monitor on the second DVI link.

 

[EarthwormJim]

Looks like that card has DVI-D. Meaning you cannot convert it to VGA with a passive adapter. It only outputs digital DVI.

The 4 prongs that are giving you issues are the analog signal pins on DVI-A (analog only DVI) or DVI-I (analog and digital DVI) connectors.

You need an active DVI or display port adapter to get VGA.

 

[EarthwormJim]

Forgot to link adapters for you:

DVI-D to VGA:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...402&cm_re=dvi-d_to_vga-_-12-400-402-_-Product

Display port to VGA:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...re=display_port_to_vga-_-12-119-581-_-Product

Personally I would get a display port to VGA adapter. Display port will probably be around longer than DVI will on video cards. Plus you can use it with a laptop.

 

[slightlyhuman]

Forgot to link adapters for you:

DVI-D to VGA:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...402&cm_re=dvi-d_to_vga-_-12-400-402-_-Product

Display port to VGA:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...re=display_port_to_vga-_-12-119-581-_-Product

Personally I would get a display port to VGA adapter. Display port will probably be around longer than DVI will on video cards. Plus you can use it with a laptop.

Awesome, thanks Jim!

 

[tweakboy]

Nice job wormy..... gl

 

[tweakboy]

You should consider a new one.. gl Check conn before you buy.. gl