DVI to VGA?

[Sark_MCP]

Does anyone know if there is a adapter out there that converts LCD's DVI to VGA? Any input would be greatly appreciated

[BadBrain]

Yup, it's called a DVI-to-VGA adapter (suprise suprise)

Newegg sells them for $8

[CenturionStrategy]

Yeah, they are pretty cheap, you can find them in lots of places, I know that my local computer shop sells them - will save the postage costs, they're pretty cheap.

[MuFu]

Yes... such devices do exist. They cost about $200-400.

I think you guys are thinking of DVI-I to VGA dongles (DVI-I already incorporates an analog signal so no conversion is necessary). They are about $5-10, yes, because they do absolutely no signal processing whatsoever. If you want to convert a DVI signal into a VGA signal then you need a standalone digital to analog converter of some sort. They are expensive.

MuFu.

[MuFu]

BTW, from the way you worded your post, it sounds like you want to use a DVI monitor with a VGA output. So you really need a VGA to DVI converter. Here is an example of such a device:

http://store.kayye.com/kayye/vgatodvicon.html

$299

Doesn't make any sense to buy one when you can get virtually any graphics card available for that price. All the high end cards have DVI-I/DVI-D ports these days.

MuFu.

[Sark_MCP]

I guess i shouldve been a little more specific in my post, but i got the answers i needed anyways thanks all