Reddit mentions of Cable Matters HDMI to VGA Adapter (HDMI to VGA Converter) in Black

I have my PS4 going through a projector. 120" screen is amazing :-)

You need HDMI to VGA. I used something similar to this that I got off ebay...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cable-Matters-Active-Female-Adapter-Black/dp/B00879DM56/

... which worked fine for xbox 360 but was a pain with ps4. It wouldn't always work and then there were times it would just cut out. Not sure if it was the cheap cable or crappy old projector but it was the push I needed to upgrade mine.

I picked up the BenQ1070 and it just works flawlessly. Its an absolute bargain right now:

http://www.richersounds.com/product/projectors/benq/w1070/benq-w1070

Spare yourself the hours of pain trying to get it working through VGA and pick up a new projector :-)

OP, sadly, you will need one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Active-Adapter-Micro-USB/dp/B00879DM56

It's only $12 bucks, and will fix the issue until you get a new monitor.

From the looks of it, you won't be able to use a dvi to vga adapter.

I'm running my 2k monitor through the dvi port. My other three monitors are vga that I'm running out of the two mini displayports and one hdmi port. I use Active mini displayport/hdmi to vga adapters for those. I picked those up on ebay and Amazon. It is very important that they are active adapters, it will not work otherwise. To setup I just plugged everything in and enabled the monitors in the Windows Screen Resolution Control Panel.

Usually I just buy Whatever is up on Amazon. I've never heard of the brand but they appear to be the flavor of the month. You might want to spend a few bucks more and get this Cable Matters model that at least comes from a recognizable brand.

So I have actually tried this by connecting it to a projector. This is the converter i bought from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00879DM56/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
As for audio, I bought this and connected it to some external speakers. This really comes in handy and I would highly recommend it because you can use it with any headphones you want.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-One-Stereo-Headset-Adapter/dp/B00IAVDOS6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1414531312&sr=8-3&keywords=xbox++one+adapter+3.5

HDMI and VGA are incompatible so technically any adapter is 'active'.

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I would buy something like this. In the end buy a well rated product (not necessarily expensive), and ideally something you can return if there is a problem.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cable-Matters-HDMI-Adapter-Black/dp/B00879DM56

Get a new monitor?
I'm actually being serious here. You've got a decent video card that has technology that moved past the analog VGA signal, that's why they don't include it anymore. Not like it would take up any more room (they could use a DVI-I instead of DVI-D). Do yourself a favor and upgrade your monitor too.
If you just need a picture, I've used http://amzn.com/B00879DM56 before. Don't expect much though.

You bought the wrong cable. Use a VGA to HDMI converter. HDMI male to VGA female.

Like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00879DM56?gclid=CJXo8_-3scsCFdgUgQods1kMuA

There are 5 different DVI connectors.

The rx460 uses DVI-D

So to connect to rhe monitor you want youll need an adaptor

hdmi to vga
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Active-Adapter-Micro-USB/dp/B00879DM56

DP to VGA
https://www.amazon.com/VicTsing-Gold-plated-DisplayPort-Adapter-Macbook/dp/B00K49SZTK/

display port to dvi-d
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Gold-Plated-DisplayPort/dp/B004C9M7UG/

Or

hdmi to dvi-d
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-HDMI-DVI-Adapter-Cable/dp/B014I8UQJY/


Any of these would work.

He'll need a VGA converter to HDMI. I have that one and I'm pretty sure it works both ways. And he'll need a HDMI to DP converter.

Less than half the price equivalent at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Active-Adapter-Micro-USB/dp/B00879DM56

They make HDMI to VGA adapters, like this ONE

Yeah, you're fine. get either adapter and go for it. If you're worried about it not working buy this one and forget about it. It's not like using an active adapter is gonna make anything worse.

I literally have your second "Here" (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cable-Matters-Active-Female-Adapter-Black/dp/B00879DM56/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1414947253&sr=8-2&keywords=vga+adapter+power) and it requires the micro-usb power supply. The one you currently have will not work.

Edit: I recommend getting the vga converter WITH audio. I made that simple mistake and had to buy a WHOLE other adapter for sound.

HDMI contains no analog signal so it is not possible for any combination of passive adapters and/or cables to convert it to VGA.

Active adapters work because they use DSPs and DACs to convert from one standard to the other, but of course they are more expensive than passive cables.

So do you know what kind of adapter you got?

Right one
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Active-Adapter-Micro-USB/dp/B00879DM56

Cable Matters Active HDMI to VGA Adapter with Micro-USB Power in Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00879DM56/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZIsazbF7Y700Z works just fine with the pi, and it's not exactly expensive.

You can use an adapter , like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Active-Adapter-Micro-USB/dp/B00879DM56
or find another with similar price, that suits your needs. There are a lot of different adapters, like HDMI to VGA, VGA to DVI, DVI to DisplayPort, you name it. Of course, you are limited to the weakest component, it will still behave like a VGA, but the adapter will convert it to a HDMI port.

and if those don't work, here is one that my workplace uses and seems to be fine (although it may need power from a usb port that it comes with). you can look on amazon or anywhere for cheap ones like this if you need them.

Alternatively, you could look to get an VGA to HDMI converter or just a cord with one side HDMI and one side VGA. Note that the latter cable apparently only works if your source is using VGA out.

From there, you would just need to figure out how you want to do the audio. Either 3.5mm, optical, separate speakers, etc.

EDIT: Looking back on it, this option would probably more messy in terms of cords, but maybe save you a little bit of money.

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Active-Adapter-Micro-USB/dp/B00879DM56 maybe with this

You would need an external HDMI to VGA converter box or an active adapter as the signals are incompatible. Something like this would work.

Are you sure this HDMI-VGA converter actually works?

It's digital to analogue, those are more expensive and you can easily mistake it, if you don't know what you're looking for.

This is not what you want - this is for graphics cards that can output digital signal through VGA to digital monitor coming in through HDMI.

I believe this would be what you need (or similar): HDMI in, converter box, VGA out.

those do anything except take your money. they do make HDMI to VGA adapters but they require a chip to convert the signal from digital to analog and it also raises the cost:

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Gold-Plated-Active-Adapter/dp/B00879DM56/

if the HDMI-> VGA adapter doesnt have a little box thingy to contain the converter chip, its (probably) a piece of trash. (some of them make the chip really small and it just looks like a bulky plug)

also, you will loose a little quality due to the conversion.

I do it. No issues. I use this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00879DM56

Speculation but you may need an externally powered converter. Tablet likely does not provide enough power for a converter.

It looks like this one has an option to be powered externally:http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00879DM56/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1419954597&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

Adapter for $8.

Hdmi to vga adapters!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00879DM56?cache=a6ec7bdf51b2bb0c5e4477e24bedab3f&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1414948851&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

Nothing too complex for the HDMI-VGA. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00879DM56/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And yeah, I can't wait to see some good OLEDs come on the market, but I'll wait for one with a longer lifetime than what's out there now.

I think I found one on Amazon (looked on monoprice but wasn't sure about the search results). Thanks a bunch! It says that it is an active converter and it even said it has its own power like you mentioned. I'll be giving this adapter a try

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00879DM56?pc_redir=1409580196&robot_redir=1

thanks but i found and ordered the simplest fix to my problem. this adapter is HDMI to VGA so i can plug in my main to the VGA and into the HDMI port on my GPU and still beable to use my DVI port for my second monitor. i feel dumb now, lol

You need this or something like it http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00879DM56/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1372370396&sr=8-4&pi=SL75

Yes. Correct me if im wrong but to do the external monitor I just need to plug in a vga to the monitor/laptop and plug the monitor in?
EDIT: Also would this work?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00879DM56/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=125N4REBJZTQTY610SMV&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846

Yeah for this budget, the Lenovo Y40 is going to be the best bet. ~7hrs of battery life, a 1080p display, solid dedicated graphics, and a light and thin design. All around a good option, and the absolute most power that you will get for your purposes within this budget. It's just 14", but worth it. No VGA port, though. It does have HDMI and there are plenty of adapters to convert it.

This one worked for me
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00879DM56?gclid=CJ-jnbC0z9ECFdcRgQods9oHAQ

There are 2 types of HDMI to VGA adapters.

• Converter box style that need external power from usually USB, like this Active HDMI to VGA Adapter, and
  
  
• Cable style where the active conversion is so small that can be placed inside the connector and is powered by the HDMI port, like this Active HDMI to VGA cable. Take note that there are fake HDMI to VGA cables that will not work because they have just the 2 connectors without any active circuitry.
  
  
  

My old as hell monitor only had access to a vga port. Can I just get a straight vga to hdmi or do I need something like this?

Nah it's pretty cheap to convert HDMI to VGA

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-HDMI-Adapter-Black/dp/B00879DM56

1060 does not have DVI-I so you would need an active adapter NOT the passive ones..
So this
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Active-Female-Adapter/dp/B012DLMS1W/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1504463722&sr=8-5&keywords=DVI+to+VGA+active+adapter

Or This
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-HDMI-Adapter-Black/dp/B00879DM56/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504463854&sr=1-5&keywords=HDMI+to+VGA+active+adapter

A splitter works exactly like it sounds - it splits one input to 2 outputs. You're going to need an DisplayPort adapter and either the HDMI adapter you have now or one of these in order to run 2 external VGA monitors.

Try an HDMI Extractor from your laptop. Hookup the optical cable with 5.1 pass thru. Then use an HDMI to VGA adapter

Should get what you're looking for.

IT might be that the SNES mini does not have enough power going through the HDMI source to run the converter inside the Adapter - while the PC probably does. How are you plugging in the SNES mini ( ie. using the USB port on a TV or using the wall plug - could be it needs a better power source if using a USB port on your TV it might not provide enough Amperage to run both the SNES and the adapter using the HDMI source from the SNES. For the SNES you might need an adapter that has an input for an external power source rather than one that uses the power from the HDMI cable.

Something like this one ( https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-HDMI-Adapter-Black/dp/B00879DM56 ) that has the USB power input which says :

" USB POWERED ACTIVE ADAPTER has built-in IC chip to improve compatibility between equipment and displays; USB power boosts the signal from computers with low power HDMI ports such as the MacBook Pro with Retina Display or Raspberry Pi "

You can use an HDMI to VGA cord like this

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters%C2%AE-Active-Adapter-Micro-USB/dp/B00879DM56

That won't work, as that cord does NOT convert the signal. You need this. http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters®-Active-Adapter-Micro-USB/dp/B00879DM56/

I would try to get at least an i3 CPU and a 1080p screen if you want something cheap that still has a decent performance. I think VGA ports are getting rare, but maybe you can get an adapter like [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-HDMI-Adapter-Black/dp/B00879DM56) for example?

What about the [Acer Aspire E 15 E5-575-33BM] (https://shopineer.com/laptops/Acer-Aspire-E-15-E5-575-33BM-15-6-Inch-Full-HD-Notebook)?

• 7th Generation Intel Core i3-7100U Processor
  
• 15.6"
  
• 1920 x 1080
  
• 4 GB RAM
  
• 1 TB HDD
  
• Intel HD Graphics 620
  
• Windows 10
  
• 12 hours battery life
  
• 5.27 lbs.
  
  It also has a backlit keyboard and an optical drive. You can quite easily upgrade RAM later on if required.
  
  This latest gen Kaby Lake CPU / integrated graphics should be more than enough for general use.

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Gold-Plated-Active-Adapter/dp/B00879DM56/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1420732525&sr=8-3&keywords=hdmi+to+vga

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Plated-DisplayPort-Adapter/dp/B005H3Q56I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420732554&sr=8-1&keywords=displayport+to+vga

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-DVI2VGAE-1920x1200-Adapter-Converter/dp/B00C93JQXS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420732603&sr=8-1&keywords=dvi+to+vga+active

What your getting is the recommend NATIVE resolution on the first which is not highlighted on the second.

As both list it then it is supported and can be used.

You can always look into one of these.

While I have not done something like this myself I would think simply buying a HDMI splitter like this to split the signal and an active HDMI to VGA adapter like this to connect it to the VGA monitor should work fine.

Just buy a HDMI to vga adapter with a small cable like this one, 10$ https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Adapter-Converter-Black/dp/B00879DM56

Will there be any screen tearing with that? Does this one count as a powered adaptor? It was the first thing that came up when I searched for a powered adaptor.

1: I recommend going for a VGA-HDMI like this one.

2: I've researched a bit and it seems the brand you have is good. I recommend replacing the bulb. No other repairs should be needed if the bulb is just burnt out; if other repairs are needed, then go ahead and scrap it.

You'll need this to get game audio to your headphones:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008EPW7TA

XB1 is optical audio or hdmi audio only. (get an optical audio cable as well if you do not have one)

As for your current monitor, there are hdmi-->vga adapters.

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Gold-Plated-Active-Adapter/dp/B00879DM56

So, plenty of solutions before you go upgrading your display.

I had built a new water cooled pc. I hooked everything up per usual and realized my r9x 390x only had hdmi or display port out. So i ordered a converter off amazon. I grabbed hdmi to vga like an idiot. Without realizing my error it arrived and I plugged it in and booted. black screen. no beep. see i thought there was a problem with the build. the whole time it was the fact that hdmi to vga adapters do not work.

i saw those but i wasn't sure if they worked :S

would this one work too i don't need sound on that monitor

thank you so much for the help

Yes, but you will need an adapter such as this one. Make sure that the adapter is intended for the correct conversion direction. The one I linked is intended to take an HDMI signal from your computer and output it to VGA. If you want to go from VGA on your computer to HDMI on your monitor, you will need a different adapter. They are not bi-directional (Usually)

Thanks for the quick answer, does this look like what I need? The reviews seem to say so and it looks like it will, http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Gold-Plated-Active-Adapter/dp/B00879DM56/ref=cm_cd_ql_qh_dp_t

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Active-Adapter-Micro-USB/dp/B00879DM56/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1482096719&sr=8-3-fkmr0&keywords=active+dvi-dto+vga+adapter

So this one?

Are you using a HDMI to VGA adapter like this?

Cable Matters Active HDMI To VGA Adapter with Micro-USB Power In Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00879DM56/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_TAUAybK8JM24T

You will probably need one like that that has a USB cable to provide additional power for conversion. There probably isn't enough power on the HDMI port by itself. Or your adapter or HDMI port is defective. Verify by connecting it directly to an HDMI TV.

The HDMI port should work even in the BIOS, as long as nothing is connected to the DVI port.

you need either this:

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-HDMI-Adapter-Black/dp/B00879DM56

or this:

https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Cable-Video-1080P-Plated/dp/B00B2HP8AW/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519743270&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=vga+to+dvi+cable&psc=1

You would need this, or something like it to convert HDMI out from the PS4 to VGA in on the projector:

Cable Matters Active HDMI To VGA Adapter with Micro-USB Power In Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00879DM56/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BxX1xbPGHRE0Z


Note - you will not get audio through this setup, so you may have to make considerations for audio like an amp with optical in. Also, that projector has very low resolution and brightness- your games will likely look like shit. Also also, that adapter is probably not HDCP compliment - so the PS4 might complain and not display any games or movies. In that case you would need an HDMI splitter:

https://www.amazon.com/SANOXY%C2%AE-splitter-ports-switcher-XBOX360-Blu-ray/dp/B003UYOEMI

If you need the splitter you would plug an HDMI cable into the PS4 and into the input side on the splitter. Then out one of the outputs on the spiltter would plug into the VGA adapter. Then VGA adapter to VGA cable to the input on the projector.

So you have VGA port on your monitor and HDMI and DVI-I on your GPU? You will need active adapter for that. Something like this VGA uses analog signal while both HDMI and DVI-I use digital signal.

I have used an adapter to connect my laptop to a VGA monitor and it wasn't active. There are active ones, which may be required if it needs extra power.

I found this one with a quick google search: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Active-Adapter-Micro-USB/dp/B00879DM56

It says it needs USB power to provide extra compatibility, like connecting with a Mini HDMI.

Why not just get a HDMI to VGA converter?

edit: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Active-Adapter-Micro-USB/dp/B00879DM56?ie=UTF8&gclid=Cj0KEQjw1v66BRCV-6rh6s-Biu8BEiQAelpui09ObIOdEeiahn6w6_YZzluRx57xdETmRmXuXrwQ_s4aAnEB8P8HAQ&redirect=true

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Gold-Plated-Active-Adapter/dp/B00879DM56/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1410872920&sr=8-2&keywords=USB+to+VGA

Thanks for the reply. What about something like this instead? : http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00879DM56/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411892846&sr=1-2&keywords=hdmi+to+vga

You'll need an active adapter like this

I'd like to see a picture of the rear of the TV. The VGA will get up to 1080p. As for a converter:

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Active-Adapter-Micro-USB/dp/B00879DM56/ref=pd_sim_147_7?ie=UTF8&dpID=41Nnkp%2Bu4OL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0XAG6S66RQ9CS6PXVGEZ

Maybe this?

you can use HDMI to VGA active adapter like this http://www.unitek-products.com/ct/product_detail.php?id=435

I use one myself and it's working flawlessly.

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Active-Adapter-Micro-USB/dp/B00879DM56

https://www.amazon.com/Rankie-Gold-Plated-Active-Adapter-Converter/dp/B00ZMV7RL2/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1474646025&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=hdmi+to+vga&psc=1

There are HDMI splitters that you can use at the far end ( near the TVs ).

40ft HDMI cable $14

HDMI Booster $15

HDMI Splitter $12

HDMI Coupler $3 (three of these are needed)

HDMI to VGA adapter $16 ( you need two )

14+15+12+3+3+3+16+16 = $82. Slightly over your budget. There are cheaper alternatives to these products though.

You should be able to reuse the VGA to S-Video adapters you have.

This does not include the small lengths of HDMI from the splitter to the VGA adapters because I don't know the length, or the small length of HDMI from the PC to the booster.

The 1060 does not support analog graphics at all, so the cheap, passive, DVI to VGA adapters won't work.

You need an active adapter like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FL7H7HA/ or this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00879DM56/

Some of them are poorly made. Try this one, it includes an option for usb power that lets it actively convert the video signal.

I don't think this will work. Simply because HDMI cannot carry an analog signal. It has to be converted into digital, which actually requires a large converter. Something like this will work. Converted typically require a power input to work.

Definitely look into a HDMI to DVI cable, as HDMI can go directly to DVI without a converter since they are both digital.

Your motherboard's video output using integrated graphic doesn't work if you're running a graphic card. Your only solution is to get an adapter for one of the ports on your graphic card. Make sure it's an active adapter with a converter to convert digital signal to analog signal, as your graphic card most likely doesn't produce analog signal, and VGA only carries analog signal. Here's an example. It is recommended to get an adapter with separate power source as they are more reliable. For example the one I linked powered through a micro USB port.

Edit: Apparently you can still turn on integrated graphic as the other comment pointes out. I didn't know about this. You can still use an adapter if you want to do something that would require a GPU, but I guess you won't.