It transfers the picture signal from the computer to the monitor so it can be displayed.
Used vga cables.
A vga cable is used to connect your computer to your computer monitor.
For a high quality display the hdmi and dvi cables will be much better to use compared to the vga cable.
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However a vga cable can only accept a video signal.
Vga aka pc rgb d sub 15 the old school vga connector is a cable of last resort.
Whenever you convert one signal to another the signal of lesser quality always determines the final output quality.
Vendors could supply dvi cables as well but then at least.
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Probably because vga is still the most common type of video connector worldwide and consequently the mass produced cables are cheap.
Vga was unveiled in 1987 as a new analog graphics array by ibm.
Find the monitor s connector cable.
A video graphics array vga connector is a standard connector used for computer video output.
How to connect a monitor.
These monitors are very similar and use a vga dvi hdmi or displayport or usb c connector to connect to the computer.
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It should be included with your purchase.
Vga and dvi are older connections whereas hdmi displayport and especially usb c are newer.
Nowadays it is most widely used in video and graphics.
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The inside of the plug has pins that fit into the.
Originating with the 1987 ibm ps 2 and its vga graphics system the 15 pin connector went on to become ubiquitous on pcs as well as many monitors projectors and high definition television sets.
Unless you re hanging on to an old vga only monitor for some reason it s time to ditch the vga cables.
It s not too common anymore and hardly ever found on tvs.
Features a vga cable usually has a screw on either side of the plug to mount it to the matching plug on the back of a computer system.
Vga cables have 15 pin connectors that include 5 pins at the top 5 in the middle and the other 5 at the very bottom.
A recent e mail asked about it so i m including it.
That odd looking boxy cable you found in a.