Monitor Connections?

[rayschrantz]

I'm attempting my first build and I don't know much about the different type's of connections monitors use and which one is the best and most common connection type. Also I would like some help choosing a monitor that I can buy two of without spending over $500, preferably $400.

[Knowing]

Two good monitors under budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($264.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $394.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-16 21:11 EDT-0400

 

Don't think there are really any good deals on anything right now.

[TheKDub]

Types of video connectors that monitors use:

VGA - Analog

HDMI - Digital

Display Port - Digital

DVI-A - Analog

DVI-D - Digital

DVI-I - Digital + Analog

[rayschrantz]

Types of video connectors that monitors use:

VGA - Analog

HDMI - Digital

Display Port - Digital

DVI-A - Analog

DVI-D - Digital

DVI-I - Digital + Analog

 

Yeah, but which one do most people use and which one's the best for me?

[TheKDub]

Yeah, but which one do most people use and which one's the best for me?

 

I'd say most people use either HDMI or VGA, I'd suggest going with DVI, Display Port, or HDMI as VGA is old and crappy.

[JRuss16]

https://youtu.be/f38sotYHqtA here is a good video on it

[rayschrantz]

https://youtu.be/f38sotYHqtA here is a good video on it

Thanks so much, that helped a ton.

[JRuss16]

Thanks so much, that helped a ton.

your welcome