DVI cable

Question

I have an Inspiron 530. My monitor(E207WFP) flat panel came with a VGA cable already installed. It also, came with a DVI cable that has a port in the back of the monitor,but not one in the 530. Can I use the DVI with the 530???

BigBrother · Answer

mzales,   If you wish to use the DVI cable, you will need to purchase a PCIExpress 16 video card with a DVI connection and install it into the PCI-E slot on the motherboard.  See item #25 on this image of your system mainboard:   http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/inspd530/EN/OM/parts.htm#wp1184332   Steve

ohmike · Answer

Kudos to Dell for including free DVI cables with their monitors. Not all manufacturers do that.   Of course, in your case your PC doesn't have a graphics card with DVI. So as Steve mentioned, you'll need another graphics card if you want DVI.   For most intents and purposes, VGA works just fine. I use VGA on my PC and DVI on my laptop, but to be honest, for most things I can't tell the difference.

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