I just purchased an UHD monitor and would love to know what type of a desktop type of a computer do I need to purhase to match it up. for cords etc.
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You might want to view this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xGA-AguNy0 , if you are into gaming you might want to look at this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW3U0LlT8l4 Othewise, I don't know.
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Shea,This will depend on the monitor you plan to use. As long as it is compatible with HDMI, DVI and/or VGA, you can choose any of them, though we would suggest HDMI or DVI for image quality.
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Thanks for the advice. I'm currently holding off on a new video card, because my desktop would require a new power source and fan to run it. (I actually have a power source/fan combo that I could install, but I like the quiet, low power status quo.) I guess I should pick a monitor that can keep up when I finally bite the bullet and get a card, though.
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Haven't tried that, but as DVI-D is pure digital and VGA is pure analog you might need a converter as well. If my computer only had VGA I would consider getting a new one. Dell has decent desktop PCs for $400 or so.
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Scrupples' answer sounds about right. Maybe look for a budget monitor. I wonder if you could back up your old computer and then load the files onto the Dell. I'm not the most computer savvy guy BTW.
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The display on the desktop needs a connection for the "monitor" which I don't believe it does.. so no...
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It depends on your motherboard mainly. Do you have an NVidia or AMD chipset? I'd check with the PC's manual (if it came with one) or ask the manufacturer of the motherboard. If you bought a preassembled PC like a Dell or HP or something the manual should give you an idea what to use. Email technical support of the manufacturer to find out if necessary or talk to a PC Technician at a local PC shop if needed. You don't want to buy something that your PC isn't up to handling. You can look online too for recommended video cards for your motherboard/PC. Good luck! Don't buy something until you're confident it's right for you. It depends on your motherboard mainly. Do you have an NVidia or AMD chipset? I'd check with the PC's manual (if it came with one) or ask the manufacturer of the motherboard. If you bought a preassembled PC like a Dell or HP or something the manual should give you an idea what to use. Email technical support of the manufacturer to find out if necessary or talk to a PC Technician at a local PC shop if needed. You don't want to buy something that your PC isn't up to handling. You can look online too for recommended video cards for your motherboard/PC. Good luck! Don't buy something until... » Read More It depends on your motherboard mainly. Do you have an NVidia or AMD chipset? I'd check with the PC's manual (if it came with one) or ask the manufacturer of the motherboard. If you bought a preassembled PC like a Dell or HP or something the manual should give you an idea what to use. Email technical support of the manufacturer to find out if necessary or talk to a PC Technician at a local PC shop if needed. You don't want to buy something that your PC isn't up to handling. You can look online too for recommended video cards for your motherboard/PC. Good luck! Don't buy something until you're confident it's right for you. « Show Less
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"The desktop I'm connecting this monitor to does not have an HDMI port"Then what ports does your desktop have, a DVI-D port? Great, the HP monitor has a DVI-D port too! Just use the DVI-D cable that is supplied in the box with the monitor and you should be good to go.
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This desktop has VGA connection only. You can add a video card with VGA and DVI, or HDMI connections. Price can be from $30.00, depends on quality you need.
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Its just a fancy monitor. You still need a full computer with a compatible nvidia video card to get the most out of it.
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Unfortunately, I can't answer the first question. The monitor accepts HDMI and VGA. VGA is the most common video hookup for about the last decade. Check you video outports first. The monitor is excellent, I have no complaints with appearance, speed, picture quality, or ease of set up. Hope this helps.
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not without a video card. the guy at geek squad told me not to waste my money (which was too late). Apparently it's a very complicated (and spendy) project to install a video card onto the new laptops. I ended up buying a new monitor that had both VGA and HDMI ports and gave my one-year old VGA port-only monitor to my mom.
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You will need the right video card to make it work properly. I returned it and went with a 27" 16:9 Asus.
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ubs buy cables vga to rca and rca and the EyeClops not work with those you fit. could you tell me the exact drive used for most of the laptop?? thanks
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You might wanna got to a computer center and get the right one, for yours. Some laptos look the same but. Theres allways some diff about then.
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I use it with HP desktop. I'm very glad that I bought this monitor. It is easy to connect three computers for this monitor. Very easy for presentation. I recommend it for every one
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I didn't. The cables that came with my old monitor, which I reused, works just fine. There are several different kinds of receptacles on the back of the tower, so I suspect one will work with the monitor you have.