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I just bought an r9 390 graphics card. The problem is that my monitor only has one VGA port. My gpu has 4 hdmi ports and a DVI-d port. I bought an adapter that converts VGA to DVI-d. When I hooked everything up all I got was a black screen. What should I do? Help!

 

That thread title isn't very explanatory of your problem.

 

How does the adapter look like? Can you post a picture?

 

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I just bought an r9 390 graphics card. The problem is that my monitor only has one VGA port. My gpu has 4 hdmi ports and a DVI-d port. I bought an adapter that converts VGA to DVI-d. When I hooked everything up all I got was a black screen. What should I do? Help!

Im pretty sure the r9 390 doesnt support analog. Time to upgrade

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If your monitor only has a single VGA port I would suggest upgrading your monitor but if this is not possible, try using all the different ports on your gpu and test with something like a TV to see if it's the GPU or monitor at fault.

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Im pretty sure the r9 390 doesnt support analog. Time to upgrade

 

You can convert digital to analog by using an appropiate adapter.

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You can convert digital to analog by using an appropiate adapter.

No, r9 390s arent anolog compatible. They have dvi port but it  is not dvi i

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No, r9 390s arent anolog compatible. They have dvi port but it  is not dvi i

 

Mate, there is an adaptor which actively makes the conversion from digital to analog. It looks like this: 

 

 

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Mate, there is an adaptor which actively makes the conversion from digital to analog. It looks like this: 

 

 

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Ok, but is he using one? 

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You got the wrong adapter mate. That one only works in cards that support analog, but yours doesn't. You need an adaptor that converts digital signal into analog signal.

 

This one,would work for you: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Camac-Source-Monitor-Adapter-Converter/dp/B00MCGMHW4/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1437042364&sr=1-5&keywords=Camac

 

I bought one of those a few monts ago cause I wanted to connect an old screen to my graphics card, and it worked like a charm.

 

However, you should consider buying a better monitor at some point.

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Nope.

Probebly why it doesnt work

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You got the wrong adapter mate. That one only works in cards that support analog, but yours doesn't. You need an adaptor that converts digital signal into analog signal.

 

This one,would work for you: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Camac-Source-Monitor-Adapter-Converter/dp/B00MCGMHW4/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1437042364&sr=1-5&keywords=Camac

 

I bought one of those a few monts ago cause I wanted to connect an old screen to my graphics card, and it worked like a charm.

 

However, you should consider buying a better monitor at some point.

I really hope this will work. Thanks for your help.

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@PancakeGaming

 

If live in the US, get this instead: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-DVI2VGAE-1920x1200-Adapter-Converter/dp/B00C93JQXS/ref=sr_1_46?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1437042622&sr=1-46&keywords=dvi+to+vga+adapter

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Slovenia, I will order it through amazon or ebay.uk

 

Post the link to what you are ordering before you do so, if you order a different thing.

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Post the link to what you are ordering before you do so, if you order a different thing.

http://www.enaa.com/oddelki/racunalniskiDodatki/izd_16152_te9702024_adapter_hdmi_m_vga_z# 

 

Would this work? I cant find a dvi d to vga adapter you posted in my country.

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http://www.enaa.com/oddelki/racunalniskiDodatki/izd_16152_te9702024_adapter_hdmi_m_vga_z# 

 

Would this work? I cant find a dvi d to vga adapter you posted in my country.

 

Yes. You are good with that.

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