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So I brought a Belkin HDMI to VGA adapter a while back in hopes to plug in an old CRT I got for a build project of mine. And of course, I didn't do my homework before I brought it. So now here I am, turning on my finished build, and I get a broken mess of a picture on the CRT. (Hope you like the retro/modern computer combo setup I have going on. :D)

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I plugged the CRT into a laptop VGA and everything checks out. After Googling, I found out that HDMI to VGA only works on passive adapters? Both monitors are plugged into my GTX 980 with the CRT using the adapter to go into HDMI and the secondary display going straight to DVI. So I guess I can't use the CRT as an additional display (at least not with HDMI). Any ideas on how to make this work? If not, the only other ports I have on my 980 are DisplayPort and DVI-I. :/

-iOutatime

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CRT into a gtx 980.......... what a time to be alive LoL

Current Build:

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K at 4.8Ghz CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62 AIO Motherboard: gigabyte Z270X ultra gaming 

Memory: Trident Z rgb 16gb 3000Mhz
Storage: Samsung 250GB SSD Storage2: sandisk ultra II 960gb SSD Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 O8G STRIX  

Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400

Power Supply: Corsair RM650X Fans: 2x 120mm NZXT Aer rgb LEDcontroller: NZXT Hue+ LEDstrip: cablemod hybrid-LED/UV 60Cm

 

peripherals:

Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow X Chroma Gamepad: Razer Tartarus Mouse: Razer Mamba TE 2015 Chroma Headphones: Logitech G533 Wireless

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM Monitor1: AOC Q2577PWQ 2560X1440 OC'ed to 75 Hz Monitor2: LG 25UM57-P 25.0" 2560x1080 OC'ed to 75Hz 

 

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My laptop: https://www.amazon.com/Acer-VN7-571G-50VG-Notebook-Computer-i5-5200U/dp/B01CL50JV6

 

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1 minute ago, Dark Manor said:

I have a passive hdmi to vga adapter that works perfectly. :/ Passive means it requires no power right?

Wait nvm you liked to the one I have. I thought it was passive. Sorry.

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8 minutes ago, M.Yurizaki said:

HDMI doesn't have the signals for VGA. You'd have to get an active adapter like https://www.amazon.com/Rankie-Gold-Plated-Active-Adapter-Converter/dp/B00ZMV7RL2

I'm not sure if this makes a difference, but the monitor is from 1994 and uses SVGA. Also, is there an easy way to identify passive adapters when I buy more in the future?

-iOutatime

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9 minutes ago, TommyW2061 said:

CRT into a gtx 980.......... what a time to be alive LoL

Oh what a time to be alive...

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-iOutatime

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