help!

[FizzyFantom]

There are two variants of DVI (for simplicity):

DVI-I - Carries digital data and analogue data. A pin to pin adapter can be used to get VGA from this output.

DVI-D - Carries ONLY digital data. You would need an active adapter to convert the digital output to an analogue output, and these can vary in price a lot.

 

Gunjob is correct in that the R9 290 only has DVI-D outputs (as with all the R9 series cards, a descision I don't agree with for exactly this reason)

[Excon]

Gunjob is correct in that the R9 290 only has DVI-D outputs (as with all the R9 series cards, a descision I don't agree with for exactly this reason)

The 280X and below still have DVI-D but great explanation non the less.

[CartertheCOCguy]

im planning to buy a 120 or 144hz monitor. 

get this dude http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vn248h

[GuideMe002]

get this dude http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vn248h

that monitor looks cool and the specs too(w/ a great value). ill be considering it.