vga input

[judd]

how can you tell if a computer has vga ? video input

[raybo]

how can you tell if a computer has vga ? video input

You mean a VGA "output"? There will be a D-sub connector on it somewhere, usually on the back. D-sub is the old style monitor connector common to computers for decades. It's a 15 pin connector with 3 horizontal rows of 5 pins each.

[judd]

You mean a VGA "output"? There will be a D-sub connector on it somewhere, usually on the back. D-sub is the old style monitor connector common to computers for decades. It's a 15 pin connector with 3 horizontal rows of 5 pins each.

was looking at 23in hd monitor and asked can it support a windows xp---answer was as long as the pc you are connecting it has the dvi-d or vga video input

[headhawg]

The connections themselves are hardware-based and thus independent of Windows. There's probably a device driver that could be installed to get the most out of the monitor itself and that will likely be included with any software provided. Depending on your computer your video card or motherboard with have some combination of VGA, DVI, and HDMI connections. Your monitor should include the VGA and DVI cables. Use the DVI if you can.

[DJofSD]

headhawg and raybo are giving you good stuff, judd.

At least you're not dealing with Apple where they change the connector/pin count and also continue to use the same connector but then change the names.

[HoofedInTheChest]

If your going to invest in a HD monitor, the most important factor is your video card! If you install a good HD monitor on a cheap system/video card, you will be disappointed with your display. In general you should be running a video card in the $200 range, that's if your motherboard can support it. You want to stay away from VGA outputs, it's like owning a Ferrari with a Pinto motor in it, kind of pointless. You want a video card that supports DVI-D, most of the $200 video cards have two DVI-D outputs as well as an HDMI output.

Like Headhawg mentioned, the operating system is irrelevant, it's the hardware that you are running that will give you a good display. Having enough Ram(8 GB at least) and a good CPU is critical, as well as the Video card itself.

[fast4522]

For Horse racing, not movies consider first a twin core 3 Gig D class or better (newer) computer. The video card need not be a gaming high output card (bucks), more will be with the internet high speed connection and the speed of the dual core computer. What I am saying is for horse racing one need not spend big bucks on the video card. The ability to display more than one track while the race is running if for the gambling man like me. I have four video feeds most of the time while playing the races.