DVI monitor and non DVI tower

[kap]

External monitor: Dell U2311H
CPU: HP SlimLine Windows 7 Pro which does not have a DVI port.

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From a PC tech forum:

stanleyPosted: 02/12/2009

re: What is a DVI Port and what can I do with it?
FOR THE ULTIMATE ANSWER, IT IS A HIGH RESOLUTION GRAPHICS CARD TYPICALLY FOR GAMING. If your monitor has the DVI port and a VGA port, but your computer doesnt have a DVI card, don't go through the hassle to get a new card for your computer unless you want the high resolution.
OTHER RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY

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Is that also the case for me?

[macbeergeek2]

Those PC "techs" crack me up. :comp:

Wait, was there a serious question in there?

[silvarios]

Your monitor only has DVI?

[macbeergeek2]

Dell U2311H Connectivity:
1 Digital Visual Interface connectors (DVI-D) with HDCP
DisplayPort (DP)
Video Graphics Array (VGA)

What's in the Box:
DVI Cable
VGA Cable (attached to the monitor)

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/produ...x?c=usl=en&cs=19&sku=320-9270

Just use the VGA cable.

[silvarios]

I just saw the same specs. I'm assuming your HP only has VGA? Since your monitor supports VGA, stick with the VGA connection. It will be fine.

[kap]

silvarios wrote:
I just saw the same specs. I'm assuming your HP only has VGA? Since your monitor supports VGA, stick with the VGA connection. It will be fine.

Done that already. I suppose it suffices until I get a CPU with a DVI port.

[silvarios]

kap wrote: Done that already. I suppose it suffices until I get a CPU with a DVI port.

You aren't missing much. DVI or DisplayPort should be better, but a resolution of 1920x1080 should work fine over VGA.