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XPS 8930, with two E2414H
I just got the Dell XPS 8930. It has 1 HDMI port, 1 DisplayPort and a couple of USB ports.
I have two Dell E2414H screens which I want to connect - they only have VGA ports in the back.
How do I connect them so that they are used as extended screens together?
Bill Settle
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January 1st, 2020 08:00
@dira24, VGA is analog where as DVI is digital so DVI will give you "better" quality signal depending on components. However, the monitors you have are only 1920x1280 @ 60Hz so I doubt you would ever be able to tell a difference between the DVI or VGA inputs on your monitors if you are using short, 3-6' cables. I never have seen a difference on a 1280p monitor with VGA or DVI. Once you get higher resolution monitors with faster refresh rates, a DVI/Display port will make a difference. YMMV.
Also, your 8930 has 1 HDMI port and 1 DP port so you will need a different converter/cable for each monitor. You will not convert both to HDMI. You will convert one to HDMI and the other to DP.
One monitor will be from the DP port out of the 8930 to your 1st monitor as VGA or DVI (your choice).
The second monitor will be connected from the HDMI port out of the 8930 to your second monitor as VGA or DVI (again, your choice).
Bill Settle
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December 31st, 2019 19:00
You will have to use an adapter/cable but easy enough. Search for HDMI to VGA and Display Port to VGA adapters. Amazon has a lot of choices. For example, I use this one on an old VGA Samsung monitor with my Dell... DP to VGA Cable
Anonymous
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December 31st, 2019 19:00
Hi, dira24
I've responded to you via private message.
Tesla1856
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December 31st, 2019 20:00
1. Well, the proper way to do this is with a dedicated video card.
2. According to the Internet, they also have (digital) DVI ports. I suggest you use them (or try to convert to them).
Vic384
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January 1st, 2020 05:00
@dira24 According to the Setup Guide (https://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics/esuprt_display_projector/esuprt_display/dell-e2414h_setup%20guide_en-us.pdf) , @Tesla1856 is correct, the Dell E2414H has both DVI and VGA video inputs. I also suggest you use DVI and not VGA.
dira24
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January 1st, 2020 07:00
What would be the difference if I'm either way converting them both to HDMI?
dira24
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January 1st, 2020 07:00
I do not have a dedicated video card as of now so that's not an option.
Is there a difference if I'm connecting/converting to HDMI if it's through a VGA or DVI?
dira24
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January 1st, 2020 08:00
Understood.
Is there a HDMI or DP cable I can connect to the PC which would give me an extra port?
Bill Settle
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January 1st, 2020 09:00
No way to add an additional port without an adding a discrete video card. However, the DP port allows you to daisy chain monitors from the same port so once you decide to buy new monitors that supports DP chaining, you will be able to daisy chain 2-3 monitors from the one DP port on the 8930 depending on the resolution desired.
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January 1st, 2020 11:00
If the intention is to add a 3rd monitor, there's always a USB3>{video} dongle, where {video} is a port supported by that 3rd monitor.
Just make sure the dongle supports Win 10 and the "native" (= "recommended" or "optimum") resolution of the monitor connected to the dongle.
Tesla1856
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January 1st, 2020 13:00
1. Correct
2. Dell E2414H - 24" LED monitor - Full HD (1080p) - 24" Specs
Native Resolution. Full HD (1080p) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
With 1080p 24inch monitor, sitting 2-feet away ... you should be able to tell a difference between VGA and DVI. It will be sharper and the colors are better.
That is why I bothered to post in the first place.