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February 26th, 2016 12:00

UBS to VGA HDTV

Hello all, 

How dos a person convert UBS to VGA HDTV ?

My New $800 Dell AIO 3459 does not have an HDMI output.

Please reply...Thanks

How to convert UBS to VGA HDTV

10 Elder

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February 26th, 2016 15:00

Google for USB to VGA adapters.

If your TV has an HDMI input, you probably will do better with a USB>HMDI adapter instead of USB>VGA adapter.

EDIT: Beamermt79 types faster than I do. :emotion-2:

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February 26th, 2016 15:00

You will need to buy a USB to VGA dongle or adapter.  You can go to amazon or other stores online to find one, or google 'usb to vga adapter'. 

10 Elder

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February 26th, 2016 17:00

The PC input is my reason of thinking I need a VGA.

Don't understand that comment.

As far as I can see, your only possibility to send video out to a TV is via USB. The PC has an HDMI-IN port but that's only to send video from a game box or Blu-Ray player to the PC for display on the built-in LCD screen.

VGA is the lowest quality video signal and doesn't carry an audio signal, so that's probably not what you want. I don't have personal experience with any USB>HDMI adapters but choose one that:

  • Provides the audio signal and video on the same HDMI cable
  • Supports the best possible resolution available on your TV
  • Supports the version of Windows that's running on your PC
  • Preferably supports USB3 for max performance using a USB3 port on the AIO

Only other thing I can suggest is buy from a reputable seller who will take it back if it doesn't work. So poke around on sites like Amazon and Newegg and read reviews posted on those sites by users.

And don't forget you'll need an HMDI cable long enough to go from the adapter to the TV since the USB side will only have a very short cable to connect to the AIO (probably less than 12 inches long).

10 Posts

February 26th, 2016 16:00

Hello ROHE,

Thank you for responding.

Question:  My TV is 50 HDTV with VGA PC input and 3 HDMI inputs.

The PC input is my reason of thinking I need a VGA.

Should I get just any USB > HDMI Adapter?

I see there are many brands, sizes and prices.

What would you recommend?

Thank you for your reply.

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February 27th, 2016 23:00

ROHE,  Thank you so very much.

I will take your advice and look into the USB 3.0/HDMI Adapter.

I have already ordered a 15' HDMI cable from Amazon.

Again, Thank you  

10 Elder

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February 28th, 2016 12:00

You're welcome.

Post back and let us know how things work out with an HDMI adapter.

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March 10th, 2016 15:00

Hello everyone,

I am wondering if my Dell Inspiron AIO 3459 Win 10 64bit can have another monitor added  or extended.

Thanks for a reply.

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