Question with VGA to HDMI output to a TV monitor.

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Question with VGA to HDMI output to a TV monitor.

Post by bob_gaye »

Hi,

I'm new here, and basically don't know where to go.

I am using a TV monitor as the main display with a VGA to HDMI connection. Basically from the VGA port of the computer going through a VGA to HDMI adapter going to the TV monitor.

It is working, however the display of the monitor is only limited to 1024x728. The monitor is also labeled "Unknown VGA-1" in the display settings. I believe that the monitor is capable of having a 1366x768 resolution.

Is there a way I could achieve the 1366x768 resolution considering the use of VGA to HDMI adapter?
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Re: Question with VGA to HDMI output to a TV monitor.

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VGA is an analog signal that gets converted to a digital signal in the adapter. If you have problems with your resolution and/or refresh rate, it could be the cable, the adapter or both. If your graphic card has DVI, I would recommend to use an DVI to HDMI adapter since the signal doesn't have to be actively converted.
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Re: Question with VGA to HDMI output to a TV monitor.

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Hi, thanks for the reply.

The computer is an old one and does not have a graphics card. I am planning to use it for experimental purposes.
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Re: Question with VGA to HDMI output to a TV monitor.

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Now I'm curious, where do you plug in the VGA cable on the PC? :lol:
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Re: Question with VGA to HDMI output to a TV monitor.

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It does have a vga port from the mobo.
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Re: Question with VGA to HDMI output to a TV monitor.

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When I imagine an old computer with VGA, it's a huge beige box with a, from today's perspective, tiny graphic card. Other people might have different views on how an old computer is built. And that's the problem, if you don't give any information about your system people have to make assumptions. So please for the next time or if the problem persists follow this guidline.
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