Reddit mentions: The best vga cables

Hey all!

This is probably old news for many of you but for those thinking of setting up GroovyMAME with CRT_EmuDriver, do it; you won't be disappointed. It is a little bit of mucking around but the fruits of your labour are well worth it.

Some helpful links that I've collected along the way:

GroovyMAME -- Get the latest GroovyMAME from here. This forum is also pretty active so if you get stuck, you may find someone else in a similar spot as you. A great resource!

CRT_EmuDriver -- Get the latest CRT_EmuDriver versions here. Also has guides for setting up based on your selected hardware / software setup.

Wavebeam Guide -- Excellent and comprehensive guide from Wavebeam detailing the entire setup (including software and hardware requirements). Given that it is over a year old, use it as a reference to give you an idea of what is involved. The hardware aspects are pretty much the same now, but some of the pieces relating to software you will want to seek more up-to-date info.


Buttersoft Windows + CRT / PVM Guide -- buttersoft's supremely thorough thread on hooking your PC up to your CRT / PVM. Lots of great info here.

GroovyMAME Setup Thread -- Recap's thread on setting up GroovyMAME. The guides and posts on the Eiusdemmodi forum are descriptive and thorough. In particular, you should read this post as it has useful information pertaining to audio latency (search for 'PortAudio') and I foolishly missed it the first time and wasted a lot of unnecessary time with ASIO4ALL.

As for my setup, before I begin, I will point out that it is not ideal for someone planning to avoid Windows and boot directly into a MAME frontend. For that, you should really consider a discrete card that be flashed with Calamity's ATOM-15 -- more info here. I went the way I did because I wanted to be able to keep my computer relatively versatile given that I already have a dedicated cabinet.
With that out of the way...I spent probably more than I needed to getting this up and running. I couldn't find a whole lot of info about people who have set this up on relatively "new" hardware. Most people tend to favour older OS's and discrete cards, whereas I was more interested in Windows 10 and an AMD APU based system after reading this post outlining the hardware behind the recent SkyCurser arcade game. Enough waffling on:

• Case: IN WIN BM643BK18PNU3
  
• CPU / GPU: AMD A8-7600 Kaveri
  
• Mobo: ASRock A88M-ITX/ac R2.0
  
• RAM: Ballistix Elite 4GB Single DDR3 2133 (probably should get another for dual channel)
  
  It is all hooked up to my Olympus OEV-203 via a VGA to RGBHV cable, with the H/V sync on a BNC Y adaptor (male to dual female). I am just running the audio through the mono speaker on the PVM at the moment using a 3.5mm to RCA cable with a RCA Y splitter.
  
  Hope this helps some of you. Good luck!

No Problem man! The reason why I was able to get into detail very well is because I currently have my Xbox 360 and PS3 hooked into my desktop setup via VGA (xbox 360) and DVI (using a DVI to HDMI adapter for the PS3)

I would recommend watching these two techquickies videos to get up-to-date with what the monitors standards are, and screen Resolutions

HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, and DVI as Fast As Possible

Resolution - Not Just a Number as Fast As Possible

The EASIEST option is to get a new computer monitor that has HDMI with Speakers (kind of like this one, look for a screen that has all these ports on it) for that PS4 upgrade that you are looking for, otherwise you will be looking for HDMI to VGA adapters that may work but I have never used one before so I can't guarantee if it will work with the ps4.

Now with the easiest option out of the way, Gaming on a Computer screen with an Xbox 360 is kind of simple. Buy an Xbox 360 VGA cable off of amazon or at local game store. Make sure you get a RCA to 3.5 adapter for the audio, because the next part gets interesting. If you are using with your computer at the desk all you have to do is plug the 3.5 adapter into your PC's Line-In port which is the blue plug port, then after its plugged-in go to your pc and go to your pc sound icon in the lower right hand corner and left click it and click on the playback devices, then click on to the line in icon and click on the properties button and that will bring out the line-in properties window, click on the listen tab and the check mark the listen to this device box and you should have sound coming through your speakers while having it hooked into your pc. You will have to have you PC running to have this work. If that is too much get this adapter (A) and this Adapter(B) and plug the green wire plug from the speaker into Adapter B and and one end from Adapter B into the computer and the other end into Adapter A, if you go this route you will not need the very first RCA to 3.5 adapter that i gave you.

Now with the PS4 use this adapter (can't guarantee if it will work) and Plug the Green cord into the audio in, and I think you will have to power it via USB. and make sure you have a VGA cable to plug into the adapter and to the screen. Make sure you switch the screen source from DVI to VGA when gaming, then back for PC use

TL:DR Get a new monitor with an HDMI, DVI, and VGA port that has speakers built in or you will have to follow the steps that I provided up to get an VGA port to work with an xbox 360 and MAYBE a PS4.

Hopefully this helps, and all the buy links that i have provided are for Amazon UK, and I believe most tech store will have most of these items as well.

>Inputs in the 3rd photo are what looks like hd15 sockets (also known as VGA sockets) So unless its a multi res monitor it wont support non VGA consoles.

The VGA connector doesn't guarantee a VGA signal though, especially because it was manufactured in 1987 - S-video and composite can be passed through the connector. For example, this cable is designed to take a signal via the HD15 socket that's already converted to composite/s-video. Also, RGB can be output from that same connector. That combined with the fact that it's an industrial piece and it might not even be a standard pinout makes me unsure. I've never even tested a pinout before, I think it'd be beyond my abilities to be sure that my custom cable was even working.

> Some industrial monitors including most arcade monitors also require an isolation transformer and cannot be plugged directly into a wall outlet.

It actually has an AC wall plug, visible in photo #2. I didn't notice that before. The neck board is concerning though, but it also looks surprisingly clean.

> I personally would not bother unless you really want a CRT VGA monitor and have a suitible case to house it in to make it safe. hope that helps!

I think it'd make a neat monitor for a custom arcade.

I think I'm heading there to pick up a vintage computer anyway, so I might see if they'll let me plug it in or something when I'm there.

You might have better luck with physical converter from one of your dvi-i outputs down to VGA and then a converter for VGA to S-video.

Something like this to convert digital to analogue, and also something like this to get your TV output.

No idea about linux working with this seeing the TV resolution or anything at all really might have to manually set it. No driver ready fixes I could find. Good Luck though :)

Head here: http://geedorah.com/eiusdemmodi/forum/viewtopic.php?id=295
and get an AMD card that's in the supported cards list. Obviously the newer ones will have more power, but I've read roughly HD 5000 series and up is generally good. Also use this link to grab crt emudriver.

Make sure you have a DVI-I to VGA adapter, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-DVI-Cable-Adapter-DVIVGAMF/dp/B000067SOH

Next, get a VGA to 5BNC connector. Something like this, although https://www.amazon.com/Coax-HD15-RGBHV-Monitor-Cable/dp/B0033AF5Y0, although shop around if you want one with higher user reviews, that one has about 3 stars for some reason.

You can roughly follow this guide: http://geedorah.com/eiusdemmodi/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=1052#p1052

Although note that you won't have to disconnect your LCD display/main display while you install CRT emudriver. That's how I did it. I still have my main monitor connected and the crt emudriver monitor is a second monitor.

Here are 2 ways to do that.

Get THIS VGA ADAPTER, which will plug into the back of your N64 (I know it says "Gamecube" but, it will 100% work with the N64, read the bottom review for confirmation of this) like normal, and take the video from the S-Video leads and convert them into a vga signal you can plug right into your monitor. As a bonus, it will also let you plug your computer into it, and switch between the two sources so you can use them on the same monitor without plugging/unplugging things, or even having to have your computer on.

WITH THAT SAID, KEEP THESE THINGS IN MIND.

The N64 has native internal resolutions of either 240p or 480i. This VGA box is what is also called a line-doubler. It will be taking the analog signal out of the N64 and essentially just doubling the lines to make it VGA. It will not be pulling a VGA signal out of your N64. It will only upscale the analog 240p or 480i signal to a progressive 800x600 signal

Do not pay attention the the poor reviews, because the people reviewing it seem to be expecting this device to increase the resolution the n64 renders images at. A true, high quality vga signal cannot be obtained without internally modifying the N64.

NOW, WITH ALL THAT SAID

Take a look at this: http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=58&t=43034

This guy is building a board that will take the digital video signal directly from the N64's motherboard, and upscale the image digitally (so there is absolutely no loss in quality, as there is from converting the digital signal, to an analogue signal, and back to a digital signal, as is the case with plugging an N64 into most TVs today) into 480p!

This will be done by pixel-doubling the 320x240 images to 640x480, effectively representing single pixels as 4 pixels. But again, since this will be done digitally, with the original signal coming from the the N64's motherboard, there will be no degradation like there is when an HDTV upscales an image.

This mod has also evolved to a newer version (PCB board images are on pg 7 of the thread) that will offer not only VGA out, but HDMI!.

Anyway, what this means is that if you want the highest quality, wait for this mod to be complete (likely very soon, as in within a few months) and install this mod in your N64, and then buy a VGA Switchbox. This will also allow you to have your N64 and your computer plugged up at the same time, and you can just switch between which one you want to use, and won't require your computer to be on.

Hope this helps.!

Haha its ok. hope you didn't get it from best buy. $5 lol

All of the units you mentioned are "Computer-Video Interfaces", you can see the full list of them here.


Initially I used them for that purpose. Helping to connect a PC to my PVM. (using CRT_emudriver) However they can be used for other things as well.


The most useful feature being the ability to center the image easily with H and V adjustments. Both H and V controls are only available in some models like 201, 202, 203, 302. Basically the Rxi line, and also the 302.


The Extron RGB 203 Rxi has been mentioned in a lot in forums so people seem to want that one (inflating the price) but the only difference between the 203 and the 201 is it has 3 inputs instead of 1. Get the 201 if you don't need them.


I like to take the output from my Crosspoint switch and run it through the interface, then in to monitor.

Crosspoint-> Extron RGB -> Monitor

This way all of the signals from the Crosspoint go through the interface, and can adjusted.

Regarding ADSP vs Enhance ADSP:

> ADSP™ - Advanced Digital Sync Processing — An Extron exclusive technology that > provides all-digital processing of sync signals, eliminating compatibility issues
> encountered when using analog sync processing with digital display devices.


> Enhanced ADSP™ — An Extron exclusive technology that provides all-digital
> processing of sync signals, eliminating compatibility issues encountered when using > analog sync processing with digital display devices.

I can't tell the difference other than Enhanced ADSP being in the later models.

More importantly you will find yourself using the DDSP switch to fix sync issues.

> DDSP™ - Digital Display Sync Processing — Allows the sync signal to pass through > without altering sync pulse or width. Disables other sync processing features such > as horizontal and vertical centering.

If you get BNC female to female adapters along with a VGA to BNC breakout cable you can plug anything in to it.

The WiFi card you linked to is the AzureWave AW-CE123H. This is a good macOS-compatible card, however the X230 will not boot with this card installed unless you modify the BIOS to remove the whitelist.

There is a macOS-compatible WiFi card that will work with the X230 BIOS whitelist, however. Lenovo part number 20002357 is an Atheros AR5B95 card that will clear the X230 whitelist check and also work with macOS. There is a discussion about this card here. It is available on eBay here for $7.79.

I'm currently using this card in macOS 10.15 Catalina on an X230 using the installation guide by Jack zhang here. The only additional step to enable this WiFi card is to add the IO80211Family.kext here to the EFI partition in EFI/CLOVER/kexts/Other.

The D-sub (VGA) connector on the X230 does not work under macOS. You could potentially get it working with a framebuffer patch that reassigns the DVI port from the dock connector, but this would be fairly complicated to configure. It would be easier to use a Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter like this.

As Seres_ already mentioned, an additional 4GB of RAM would probably be a good idea.

As far as getting the episodes onto your tv, it's going to depend on what type of computer you have and what inputs you have on your tv.

A lot of newer computers have HDMI outs and if your TV has an HDMI in it's as straight forward as just connecting the two with an HDMI cord.

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If the computer is older, there is a good chance you have an S-Video out. Assuming your TV has an S-Video in, you'll need an S-Video cord.

If your computer doesn't have an S-Video or HDMI out, it definitely has a VGA out. VGA doesn't convert well to standard TV in's but there is a chance, if your TV is newer, that it will have a VGA in. If it does, you can connect with a VGA cord.

If none of the above options work and you're really desperate you can use a VGA to HDMI converter which is pricey. Obviously, your TV would need an HDMI in.

Now, the three solutions below the hyphens are only for video. For Audio you're going to need to run out of your headphone jack which can be done with a cord like this. You'll need to make sure that you match the audio cords to the video channel (the video jacks and corresponding audio jacks are usually next to each other on the TV). If you have a separate speaker system, you can also run the sound straight into that.

Oh cool. Thanks for the info. I shall definitely look into getting one of these now. HIGH DEF JET GRIND RADIO AND SHENMUE!!!! AWWWW YEAH!

So I assume this cable is fine?
http://www.amazon.com/10ft-Resolution-monitor-cable-Male/dp/B0002AHT0M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1300287374&sr=8-1&rps=1

I used something similar to hook up my ps2 to a vga monitor. They work fine. Mine had a bunch of settings you could adjust, like the aspect ratio and such.


Do not buy rca to vga cable, they are rip offs and straight do not work. Like this


You need a converter box, like the one /u/uber_mike linked to. But essentially that's all you'll need.


EDIT: I would recommend something like this, a little more expensive but I think it's better overall. Full audio /visual inputs and it looks like it has adjustable settings for video.

What adaptor are you using?

The software above is for DisplayLink not DisplayPort. They are very different things. DisplayLink uses USB, it is also in my experience very finicky. Whatever installing that is doing to make DisplayPort work is probably accidental.

What model Macbook Pro? Does it have Thunderbolt 2/miniDisplayPort on it. Then a new adaptor may be in order. Like this: https://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Benfei-Thunderbolt-Compatible-SurfacePro/dp/B0795NH9Z2

Be aware though the other part of your problem is going to be HDCP. I don't know about BBC iPlayer, but Netflix and Amazon will enforce HDCP so will not allow output over analog outputs (like VGA) for copy protection reasons. So even if you get it working for some things, those certainly won't. Fairly sure iTunes always enforces HDCP with its content as well.

If those media sources are your main use case, then getting a new projector with HDMI is your best option.

A few weeks ago I was given this Macintosh IIsi, the operating condition of which is unknown. The system looks to be fairly clean, I haven't been able to spot any signs of major abuse. I purchased a DB-15 to VGA adapter but unfortunately the only VGA monitor I have at the moment does not detect a signal using this. When the machine is turned on it makes pretty normal computer noises including pretty normal hard drive noises. I tried booting with speakers plugged in and I got the standard startup chime (not the sad Mac death chime). I think that implies that everything should be working fine which leads me to believe that the video output/conversion is the issue here. Does that sound accurate? If so before I put down the cash for an era appropriate Apple display, what are my options for converting that video signal to something usable on a modern display or a CRT television? Has anyone had success with displaying this era of mac on modern displays?

Any constructive input is appreciated. Thanks for your time.

I always thought monitors looked clearer, but I never used a tv that big. Anyhow, something like this might work... or something similar, using your old S-video cable. Probably the better option is a different adapter that goes straight through though... like VGA2RGB. Strangely cheap... last time I shopped for cables they were an arm and a leg.

Yep, you talked me off the HDMI ledge.

I think I was overthinking this possibly, as looking at her desktop resolution right now....she's 1024x768, and I'm sure it's because of her eyesight. It looks very unnatural to me. While I would want her to be able to achieve more 'natural' resolutions w/her new CPU....

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005H3I38G/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1AMUYYA3CT6HJ

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Two of these (if I would have known, I would have grabbed two of these from my office and saved her $12!!!!)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006HXUXRY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A29DCW10EDCQGB

I'll just connect all of this up, get her some el cheapo speakers or let her use the internal speakers in the desktop, and be done w/it. That way she can extend it if she wanna, or she can duplicate it.

Yes, though you may need a DisplayPort to VGA cable since I don't know of any GTX 1060s that have a straight VGA output.

For gaming, you might want to at least entertain the idea of building one yourself. It would probably be cheaper and/or net you a better system.

I had this issue too. I used an HDMI to DVI adapter to plug into an old monitor, which gave me video. I can't personally vouch for this, but if your TV supports VGA, something like an HDMI to VGA+3.5mm audio adapter should allow you to plug into your TV for video, and either your TV, or basic speakers for audio.

For example http://www.amazon.com/LinkS-Active-Cable-Supports-Audio/dp/B00IQRSIDK/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1419191845&sr=1-10&keywords=hdmi+to+vga+with+audio

This situation is different for everyone but for me the transition wasn't bad. For the monitor in my room I bought an HDMI to USB C cable so there's no need for an adapter. For the cases where I need an adapter for USB 3 to C, I bought two of these. They also have a bunch of flash drives that have USB C on one end and 3 on the other. If you think you'll need more than this you can just get a hub like this one and keep it in your backpack.

I rarely find myself using these though and the new version of Xcode allows me to upload apps to my phone wirelessly which helps.

It will still be pretty cheap, I picked up one of these for $8 to use my old monitor as a secondary monitor and it works great.

Crtemudriver already outputs 1 sync(csync) over the hsync pin of vga when you set it to in vmmaker(the program used to configure your allowed modelines). To get it into a pvm all you need is a vga to 5 bnc breakout cable and to plug hsync(first plug after rgb plugs) into the external sync bnc jack. Ex. here:https://www.amazon.com/10Ft-Coaxial-RGBHV-Cable-Ferrites/dp/B01FNAO9O4/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=vga+to+bnc&qid=1570031901&sr=8-6


and here: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Coax-RGBHV-Monitor-Cable/dp/B0033AF5Y0/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=vga+to+bnc&qid=1570031901&sr=8-4

The first one can go right from your video card's vga port into your pvm, the second can go from your vga port to a bnc cable to your pvm or using a vga female to female adapter can connect to a vga cable(which is connected to the video card), then to bnc male to male couplers on your pvm's bnc jacks. You can buy different/cheaper cables those are just examples of what they should look like.


If you have a JVC TM-H or DT-V monitor(or many presentation monitors and some ikegamis) you can just stick with h+v sync and plug all 5 lines in, which is what I do. I have to keep crtemudriver on h+vsync to use a few of my converters/sync processors anyway and my main monitor is a 1950cg. Cheers!

You can get adapters for that. However, it would appear that PSU is a standard ATX PSU instead of a proprietary one, it would probably be smarter to upgrade it to something a little better. The CXm is a decent budget line, but the Focus Gold/Gold+ or SuperNOVA G2/G3/GS lines are better, more expensive options.

You can if fact connect two VGA monitors to a GTX 750 TI. However, it will require buying two difference adaptors. One of them is cheap and passive, the other is pricier and active.

You will need a cheap DVI to VGA adaptor such as this one:

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-DVI-Cable-Adapter-DVIVGAMF/dp/B000067SOH/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411602731&sr=8-1&keywords=dvi+to+vga

And you will need a more expensive DisplayPort to VGA adaptor which is active:

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Plated-DisplayPort-Adapter/dp/B005H3Q56I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411602844&sr=8-1&keywords=displayport+to+vga

Yes you can, the display port needs an adapter. I was in the exact same spot about 2 weeks ago and found that out with my old CRT.

Don't screw around with an adapter for DVI-D to vga.

You'll get better picture with Display to VGA. Go online or buy it local!

You're going to want something like this.

But if you want the best experience, upgrade your monitor when you're able.

What is your CPU? Check is it compatible with the VGA spitters. Something like the following cable should help.

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Splitter-Screen-Duplication/dp/B005H3I38G/ref=asc_df_B005H3I38G/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309833041189&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17357547930758233986&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=2840&hvtargid=pla-594027510474&psc=1

Actually, something like this is pretty much all you need to use your new Mac with any PC monitor made in the last two decades that has a VGA port. You will, however, also need an ADB keyboard and mouse.

Your computer probably has a VGA output for video. Looks like this. If your TV has a matching input, you're good to go.

Just about every flatscreen TV has HDMI input too, although only some computers have that built in, and probably not the one you describe.

If your TV is older, it may not have a VGA or HDMI port. In that case it's a little harder because I don't know of any reliable converters. Odds are though that a relatively recent TV will have a VGA input, so that's where you should start.

PS: hooking up a computer to a TV is the same, regardless of how you want to use it.

Sometimes cards come with them. Pretty sure my 390 had a few adapters in the box. If it doesn't this is what you need

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00M49SELW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1465397655&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=dual+6+pin+to+8+pin&dpPl=1&dpID=31Zl92fPY8L&ref=plSrch

That's fine actually. I personally use this, as it offers more flexibility for sync options (it can carry just about anything, including raw sync on the gray lead). It's also a little longer.

Make sure you're plugging the BNCs into the loop-through output of the PVM, not the input.

Neither of those would work. The first one is a thunderbolt connector, the second is a full size display port connector. Best bet is just mini dp to vga or mini dp to dvi. Mini Displayport to VGA Cable, CableDeconn Thunderbolt Port Compatible Mini DP to VGA Male to Female Adapter Converter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R7UKYMU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_HGhJzb1YT60RM
Mini DP to DVI, CableCreation 3 Feet Gold Mini Displayport (Thunderbolt Port Compatible) to DVI Cable for Mac Book, Imac and More, 0.9 Meter/ Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FM51ZTM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dJhJzb49P7GTS
Either of these would work.

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You want to have the output from your computer be able to go to either a monitor OR a TV with a manual switch? That's what is sounds like and I just want to make sure.

For that you would need a VGA Splitter somewhat like this one. You could also use a simple cable splitter like this but the quality would probably suck for any decent resolution, like higher than 1024x768.

The multiple desktops on multiple screens is handled by the windows software. However... each video output, is treated separately. I don't think you can have two separate signals on the same hdmi port. So you will need another adapter.

You have a HDMI port that you can use with the adapter you already own, and you'll have to either buy a mini-displayport to VGA adapter ( something like this ), and/or you can buy a USB to VGA adapter ( something like this ).

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And you're sure the PSU cables don't have an extra 2 pin hanging off? Something like this would work.

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-6-Pin-Female-8-Pin-Cable/dp/B00M49SELW

Some GPUs come with this included

Aaaah, the raspberry pi has one of those, I recall now. There it's an RCA in a small form, as documented here, but for those cctv systems the pin out may be completely different :/

PS: checking amazon for that, in fact this seems a surprisingly common format (just put in "3.5mm video"), and you can at least get adapters to RCA (like this one), which you then maybe can plug into another adapter to get something more useful.

PS2:

• RCA to VGA adapter
  
• RCA to DVI adapter
  
• RCA to HDMI converter

Assuming you are using an Intel processor, you could try updating Intel drivers.

Otherwise if its an AMD processor you could find out what the gpu in the processor is and update it.

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But I myself would buy an adapter to go from Display port to VGA adapter. This would give you the performance of your Video card on your Cintiq.

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For instance:

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https://www.amazon.com/VicTsing-Gold-plated-DisplayPort-Adapter-Converter/dp/B06VWCB587/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1535836939&sr=1-4&keywords=displayport+to+vga&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011

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or even a Display port to VGA cable like this one:

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https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-VGA-Feet/dp/B005RISB3S/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1535836979&sr=1-7&keywords=displayport+to+vga&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011

I would think just using a Mini DisplayPort (male) to VGA (female) adapter alongside attaching the computer speakers to your Surface through the headphone jack would be the most cost effective and straightforward way to make this happen.

Also if you really are interested and only have one video output, you can purchase a usb to vga/hdmi adapter for an additional output.

• Display port to vga
  
• USB to VGA/HDMI

Cool. So you have a lot of options.

Displayport to HDMI ( my recommendation )

Displayport to VGA

DVI to VGA

You can probably find these at Best Buy too, not these exact ones, but ones that will work.

If you can't find it here's one pretty cheap:

https://www.amazon.com/C2G-Cables-02902-Female-Adapter/dp/B0002J1JAE

VGA (computer) to RGB (TV): https://smile.amazon.com/VGA-RGB-Cable-Male-1-8m/dp/B0096TTOHG?sa-no-redirect=1

Something like that?

• Bluetooth [mouse] (http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Sculpt-Comfort-Bluetooth-H3S-00003/dp/B00BZC31WQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1463946254&sr=1-3&keywords=microsoft+sculpt)
  
• [USB 3.0 Hub] (http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Portable-Worlds-Smallest-HB-MNBW/dp/B00UMVFJW6/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1463946103&sr=1-2&keywords=usb+hub+3.0+mini)
  
• And a VGA adapter
  
  The SP4 Type Cover has made it feel like a whole new device to me.
  

That is correct! I have a [DVI 24+1 to VGA Male](Active DVI to VGA, CableDeconn 6FT DVI 24+1 DVI-D M to VGA Male With Chip Active Adapter Converter Cable for PC DVD Monitor HDTV https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQFRIJM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_icWNAbFG5RWA5) connecting the middle monitor to my tower. I primarily use MT middle monitor for the Switch.

Do you still have the DVI to VGA adapters? The new GPU does not have a VGA interface so you'd have to get an adapter like this one right here

I've got to ask out of curiosity.

Why won't a Displayport to VGA adapter cable like the below work?
http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Gold-Plated-DisplayPort/dp/B005RISB3S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

https://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Benfei-Thunderbolt-Compatible-SurfacePro/dp/B0795NH9Z2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=mini+displayport+to+vga&qid=1568576471&sprefix=mini+dis&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMTJHNFg1TUgyTko1JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTMzODQ0MzdHMjdJS1NaVjhNWiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODg4NzQwMzhZUVZJSjJXQVhYSyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Would this do it? Thx sir

It is a Power Mac 9500/150. The video for that model would be in a PCI slot. It is a 15 pin (DB15) connector which you can use with a VGA monitor with an adapter, something like this.

Edit: you'll also want an ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) keyboard and mouse if you don't already have one. They can be found on eBay.

DisplayPort actually does support a VGA signal. It should be a passive adapter.

Here you go.

EDIT. Now I'm not so sure it's passive. It really should be. But it seems DACs really have gotten that small. Ugh.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IHMFIBY/ref=s9_acsd_topr_hd_bw_bDhh3z_c_x_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=HQMQN0P6D3G0532NW4W2&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=4248e74d-ec16-58a6-9603-652fbed70ef2&pf_rd_i=202506011

You can certainly find one cheaper...you just need the one that does not have the extra pins atop the horizontal one on the side

Edit: nevermind I forgot you had an adapter...how about this

https://www.amazon.com/Active-CableDeconn-Adapter-Converter-Monitor/dp/B01MQFRIJM/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1510176578&sr=8-7&keywords=vga+to+dvi

It has VGA on one end, DVI on the other that way you dont have to deal with an adapter

Small end is definitely Mini DisplayPort, so without seeing the larger end, my guess is Mini DisplayPort to VGA.

Edit: link to one

yes you can only use it one one DVI port.

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Plated-DisplayPort-Adapter/dp/B005H3Q56I/

get that.

Yes. Buy a Displayport to VGA converter.
https://www.amazon.com/Moread-Gold-Plated-DisplayPort-Adapter-Female/dp/B00SWEZXOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495125680&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=displayport+vga&psc=1

Right, DVI-I has both digital and analog signals. DVI-D lacks a analog signal. You'll need an active converter. By active, this means there's a DAC used to convert the digital signal to analog. A regular adapter won't work. You should also notice it requires power, in this case from a microUSB cable.

They also make DP to VGA converters

Thats not the right cable.

You need the exact opposite- two 6 pin to one 6+2 pin (8 pin). The one you linked is designed for miners and will risk causing a fire if used improperly.

Edit: something like this (obviously the price is wrong) https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00M49SELW

It won’t boot to the TV out as default - you’ll need to hook up a conventional monitor to set it up. The video output is compatible with standard VGA monitors, you’ll just need a physical plug adapter like this

You’ll also need an ADB- connector keyboard and mouse. They can be found on eBay.

Actually, this cable: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Coax-RGBHV-Monitor-Cable/dp/B0033AF5Y0/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1347165594&sr=8-6&keywords=bnc+to+vga

looks like it does have H and V sync.

I only ask because I didn't know if going from RGB to VGA was the same as going from RGB to component as in simply connecting the to via adapter won't work since they aren't electrically the same.

http://www.amazon.com/HDE%C2%AE-VGA-RCA-Component-Cable/dp/B0096TTOHG


That is what you need.



For audio use a cable that is headphone to RCA, like: http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Audio-Cable-Splitter-1-Mini/dp/B00004Z5CP/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1369897624&sr=1-1&keywords=headphone+to+rca

Do you mean something like this?

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-External-Video-Monitor-Adapter/dp/B005G306I2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407898943&sr=8-1&keywords=usb2vga

This is an external video card and will allow you to connect an additional monitor (or two) to your computer via USB.

You can also use this vga splitter
http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Monitor-Splitter-Foot/dp/B005H3I38G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407899073&sr=8-1&keywords=vga+splitter
which may work. It should mirror two monitors.

Those are awesome! Purchasing :)

Edit: Shit, that HDMI/DVI/VGA one is sold out :(

Edit2: Aha!

AFAIK video cards still often come with a passive DVI-I to VGA adapter. However, you can find one here.

A DP to VGA converter can be found here.

Ah.. that always dupes me. Here is what you need. Db15 to VGA.

Edit: Amazon link

> I cannot connect the other cables into the GPU (Please do not ask me why).

Damn, now I really want to know lol

Anyway, can't you just get a splitter?

here's the adapter it makes no mention of being active.

You'll want DisplayPort to VGA: http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Plated-DisplayPort-Adapter/dp/B005H3Q56I

HDMI to VGA is not a simple/cheap adapter, it's an expensive converter box because HDMI does not contain the analog signal/pins, only digital.

Running a 2nd monitor (but only gaming on the primary monitor) barely affects power usage.

You would want a 2x6-pin to 1x8-pin: https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-6-Pin-Female-8-Pin-Cable/dp/B00M49SELW

Your DVI ports are DVI-D and don't support passive adapters to VGA as they are missing some pins. If you want to connect a VGA monitor you will have to buy an active adapter DVI-D to VGA or HDMI to VGA or DisplayPort to VGA.

also if you dont have a vga cable: https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Black-Computer-Monitor-Cable/dp/B00AO9JOGS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1484558370&sr=8-3&keywords=vga+cord

I believe you can use a DVI to VGA adapter for one monitor and DisplayPort to VGA for the other.

http://www.amazon.com/VGA-RGB-Cable-Male-1-8m/dp/B0096TTOHG

You absolutely can run a GTX 1080 if you were running a GTX 970 before.

This adapter should be all you need.

https://uedata.amazon.com/8-Pin-Dual-6/dp/B00M49SELW/ref=sr_1_12?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1468473290&sr=1-12&keywords=molex+to+8+pin

That's the identical one that shipped with my evga card.

RGB cables eh? https://www.amazon.com/VGA-RGB-Cable-Male-1-8m/dp/B0096TTOHG

VGA is component essentially. Get this: http://www.amazon.com/HDE%C2%AE-VGA-RCA-Component-Cable/dp/B0096TTOHG and add a standard audio cable to match your laptop's headphone out.

I have a really old monitor that I wanted to use as my second monitor, however it only has VGA.

This is the gpu that i have. Is it really as simple as plugging a litte adapter to the displayport on the card and then using the VGA cord to connect it to the monitor?

$7.99 DP to VGA
https://www.amazon.com/Moread-DisplayPort-Adapter-Male-Female/dp/B00SWEZXOY/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1466975602&sr=1-4&keywords=Displayport+To+VGA+Adapter

What's that one for then? I even went back and found an adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/VGA-RGB-Cable-Male-1-8m/dp/B0096TTOHG

Nevermind its the other way around.

It could be a DVI, but it's probably VGA.

https://www.amazon.com/Insten-S-Video-Computer-Adapter-Cable/dp/B006I0IKVM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1493155382&sr=8-2&keywords=VGA+to+Composite

Try this.

Try this: https://www.amazon.com/C2G-Cables-02902-Female-Adapter/dp/B0002J1JAE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1541120592&sr=8-3&keywords=db-15+to+vga&dpID=416X4KEsUUL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
I bought one of these for a power mac G3, it seems to work without any dip switches. I got mine as cheap as 9$ w/shipping because it was "damaged" (one piece of plastic was slightly melted, couldn't even notice). Also works with my LC III, so i think unless your model has some known issue with monitor adapters this should work.

Found this: https://www.amazon.com/S-Video-Adapter-Computer-Projector-supports/dp/B006I0IKVM/ref=pd_sbs_63_4/139-1556200-0947320?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B006I0IKVM&pd_rd_r=f9196878-75ab-11e9-ad11-c3d8451968d7&pd_rd_w=K1EMz&pd_rd_wg=xSwAE&pf_rd_p=588939de-d3f8-42f1-a3d8-d556eae5797d&pf_rd_r=TMGQKHNG2XEXEF189ARM&psc=1&refRID=TMGQKHNG2XEXEF189ARM

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Don't know if it will work with the Wii though.

IIRC, that's not VGA. Apple used a proprietary DA-15 connector up until around the time the G4 came out. VGA adapters for them do exist.

https://www.amazon.com/S-Video-Computer-Adapter-Converter-VGA-RCA/dp/B006I0IKVM/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1537642603&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=s-video+to+rca+adapter&dpPl=1&dpID=41d6IXWhJsL&ref=plSrch

Or

https://www.amazon.com/Electop-Pin-Male-RCA-Composite/dp/B0140MTVPS/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1537642603&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=s-video+to+rca+adapter&dpPl=1&dpID=41X%2B33eL5LL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-6-Pin-Female-8-Pin-Cable/dp/B00M49SELW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482707240&sr=8-2&keywords=dual+6+pin+to+8+pin

http://www.amazon.com/VGA-RGB-Cable-Male-1-8m/dp/B0096TTOHG

You will Need either of these setups

Option A:

http://www.amazon.com/NEW-CONVERTER-S-VIDEO-CABLE-ADAPTER/dp/B000S675JU/ref=pd_sim_23_10?ie=UTF8&dpID=31L2CY0W4LL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0RNJRTTWNSY9VQBGZJ3Q

http://www.amazon.com/Hometheatre-Female-Splitter-Cable-6-Inch/dp/B0016LC5VY/ref=pd_sim_23_32?ie=UTF8&dpID=31fRFCYMRCL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0C14B20DERSC4CV603A3

Option B (not recommended):

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004I53ZX2

Note: both of these methods go without use of a switchbox.

you need one of these
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-6-Pin-Female-8-Pin-Cable/dp/B00M49SELW

or a new power supply.. if its really old.

http://www.ehow.com/how_5826140_connect-laptop-tv-rgb-cable.html

You're going to need a VGA cable, and also an adapter, which can be found here:

http://www.amazon.com/HDE%C2%AE-VGA-RCA-Component-Cable/dp/B0096TTOHG

Also what are those called so I can search what cable I have to buy. As you can tell I computer.

Edit: would this work? https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MQFRIJM/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_Xs--AbENXY6RW

It's this adapter: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B005H3Q56I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I don't know what changed, but it seems to be holding its settings now.

Here's the adapter I used: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002J1JAE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

I think each of the 8-pin connectors is the equivalent of 2 6-pin connectors. So if they've only given you those two, it really seems as though this power supply was not designed to put out as much power as the card is looking to draw.

But since there are various sources of 12v power coming out of your power supply there may also various ways of adapting them around. Just like you can combine 2 6-pin into an 8-pin, you might have some 2x2 4-pin connectors or 4x1 4-pin connectors (designed for things like additional motherboard power, floppy and HDD and SATA power, etc) that you can adapt into the missing 12v.

Keep in mind that if you do manage to get the 2 8-pin connectors you need, you'll likely be draining every last watt out of your power supply and operating it at 100% output all the time. This will severely shorten its life if it's not a top-notch piece of equipment.

get a couple display port to VGA adapters. Attempting to use 2 video cards is a tricky situation. I would suggest buying a couple of adapters.

DisplayPort to VGA Adapter?

http://www.amazon.com/Moread-DisplayPort-Adapter-Male-Female/dp/B00SWEZXOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457988184&sr=8-1&keywords=display+port+to+vga+adaptor

sorry for the long link

the box is empty now... and currently resides in the trash can. This is what came in it though... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005H3Q56I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Probably not but no reason not to try.

DisplayPort outputs on GPUs are backwards compatible with VGA, DVI, and HDMI with passive adapters i.e. for around 8 dollars you can buy a dumb piece of metal that puts the pins in the right place for VGA and it'll work the same as running VGA over a DVI port would.

The projector will have [VGA] (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cc/VGA_port.jpg), [DVI] (http://www.playtool.com/pages/dvicompat/sldldvi.jpg), or [HDMI] (http://3dvision-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/hdmi-female-connector.jpg) input for video, chances are it is VGA. Of course I advise checking the projector and computer first, but you probably need [this adapter] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R3Q6BHK) and [this cable] (http://www.amazon.com/VGA-VGA-Standard-15-Pin-Male-Cable/dp/B0002AHT0M).
To check first look at the ports on your Mac and find one a [thunderbolt or mini display port] (http://cnet1.cbsistatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/03/15/b3ef9868-fdba-11e2-8c7c-d4ae52e62bcc/resize/370xauto/bd20b9374d092f0819736fc7d21d21fd/ThunderboltVSDisplayPort.png). Now check the projector for a [VGA] (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cc/VGA_port.jpg) port. There may already be a cable plugged in heading back to the instructors area, either rigged to hang somewhere, or properly routed to a wall jack with that connector on it.
Edit: these to thunderbolt or mdp

I thought it would work but it didn't

I did buy used but it amazon fulfillment. I know the vga and monitor work just fine because I tested it on a hdmi adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CX27190/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought an display port one on amazon hours earlier today and am debating if I should get a converter one too because I am just not sure lol.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SWEZXOY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


I wonder if it was just a bad wire?

He said it's DVI-I.

So if I plug the N64 RCA cables into this RCA to VGA Adapter, then connect that to this VGA to DVI-I cable, and plug that cable into the projector, it'd work? It does make me nervous that there are a lot of bad reviews for RCA to VGA adapters...