connecting second monitor

CeriseR said:

I see I made that confusing
the 2nd monitor has D-SUB, DVI-D and HDMI ports available

the computer only has the ports shown free,
looks like the "D" (Display?) is the best option

so, adapters or cable that fit option to option

the VGA to display, looks like I need a longer cable to connect them to the computer

All you need is diplayport to hdmi cable.

that looks good but maybe a different brand?

I see more than a few complaints, "doesn't work"

seeing that kind of review for several, interesting...

Amazon Basics Brand 6'

Amazon Basics 15' cable

Thank you all!

I have notes for your comments and it is on my list for tomorrow...

thank you!
it can be confusing

I'm looking forward to having the two monitors set up

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curious,

DisplayPort to HDMI 6 Feet Gold-Plated Cable, Avacon Display Port to HDMI Adapter Male to Male Black

says "1080P@60Hz"

my monitor shows 74.973 Hz refresh rate...

are those different qualities?
I tried looking it up but I don't know enough to phrase the question

I'm looking at new surge protectors too

is it safe to connect one surge protector to another? or, is that pointless?

never enough outlets and odd size plugs, sigh...

thank you all again for the help, 2nd monitor connected and working perfectly

this is so COOL!

so much easier to have all the extra desk top

silly I know, but I fee like a kid moving things back and forth between the screens
best new toy ;-)

that is what I did... works great!

thank you