Confusion about adapters

[NorthLake]

So I've looked at this thread, but it gave more of a headache than actual information. 

I'm currently using a laptop as my main computer, but I'm currently collecting the parts necessary to build a pc. I've bought a graphics card for an insanely low price (from $250 for $60). I figured buying an adapter would be much better than to spend $250 on another GPU. The GPU I bought has 2 mini displayport 1.2, one hdmi 1.4 and two DVI-I dual link (also supports DVI-D single) outputs. The monitor I currently have runs at 1440*900@60, and only supports DVI-D dual link and VGA (I know, it's old). What kind of display adapter would be the best option for my (soon to be) setup? (Or do I even need an adapter?) I don't care about audio, but I do care a bit about the price. Suggestions are welcome!

 

[AshleyAshes]

7 minutes ago, NorthLake said:

So I've looked at this thread, but it gave more of a headache than actual information. 

I'm currently using a laptop as my main computer, but I'm currently collecting the parts necessary to build a pc. I've bought a graphics card for an insanely low price (from $250 for $60). I figured buying an adapter would be much better than to spend $250 on another GPU. The GPU I bought has 2 mini displayport 1.2, one hdmi 1.4 and two DVI-I dual link (also supports DVI-D single) outputs. The monitor I currently have runs at 1440*900@60, and only supports DVI-D dual link and VGA (I know, it's old). What kind of display adapter would be the best option for my (soon to be) setup? (Or do I even need an adapter?) I don't care about audio, but I do care a bit about the price. Suggestions are welcome!

 

A 1440*900 monitor is most CERTIANLY DVI-D, single link, not DVI-DL, Dual Link.  So any DVI-D cable will get the job done.

[Glenwing]

10 minutes ago, NorthLake said:

So I've looked at this thread, but it gave more of a headache than actual information. 

I'm currently using a laptop as my main computer, but I'm currently collecting the parts necessary to build a pc. I've bought a graphics card for an insanely low price (from $250 for $60). I figured buying an adapter would be much better than to spend $250 on another GPU. The GPU I bought has 2 mini displayport 1.2, one hdmi 1.4 and two DVI-I dual link (also supports DVI-D single) outputs. The monitor I currently have runs at 1440*900@60, and only supports DVI-D dual link and VGA (I know, it's old). What kind of display adapter would be the best option for my (soon to be) setup? (Or do I even need an adapter?) I don't care about audio, but I do care a bit about the price. Suggestions are welcome!

 

If your graphics card has a DVI port, and your monitor has a DVI port, then just use a standard Dual-Link DVI-D cable.

[RGProductions]

What graphics card?

[NorthLake]

2 minutes ago, RGProductions said:

What graphics card?

Radeon HD 7870. I bought it from a friend. I know it's not much, but it's enough for me.

[NorthLake]

7 minutes ago, AshleyAshes said:

A 1440*900 monitor is most CERTIANLY DVI-D, single link, not DVI-DL, Dual Link.  So any DVI-D cable will get the job done.

It may be compatible, but you can look it up for yourself. It's an LG Flatron L204WT.

[NorthLake]

6 minutes ago, Glenwing said:

If your graphics card has a DVI port, and your monitor has a DVI port, then just use a standard Dual-Link DVI-D cable.

So the other four pins are just useless, or what?

[Glenwing]

Just now, NorthLake said:

So the other four pins are just useless, or what?

The DVI ports with four extra pins are DVI-VGA combo ports. The extra four are the VGA part of the connector.

[NorthLake]

Just now, Glenwing said:

The DVI ports with four extra pins are DVI-VGA combo ports. The extra four are the VGA part of the connector.

So they aren't used when just using a DVI cable?

[Glenwing]

Just now, NorthLake said:

So they aren't used when just using a DVI cable?

That's right