connecting second monitor

Microcenter only let me down on one issue, I stressed that I wanted be be able to run two monitors, able to move items from one screen to the next... would make projects so much easier

told them about my old LG, they said, "just plug it in"
but....

old LG has a DSUB (VGA?), DVI-D and HDMI

new has DSUB and HDMI

I used the one HDMI port on the new cpu for the new monitor, the only cord that came with it so...
I am short a connection/cord to connect the older monitor

MC sent links for a HDMI and adaptor but, won't show me shipping costs before I place the order

I've looked online and see discussions about making sure the adaptor makes the right connection and, can handle the right pixels, Hz for the monitor

I see a lot of options and brands, of course, Amazon is the source of choice from Brave, who seem to now be a reduced version of goolag...

anyone have advice?

and I hoped I had walked out of the store with everything I needed

is there anything I need to know about setting up having the two monitors work together?

I was told, "that is a standard today"
btw, what are the other two ports, says TypeC and "SS" ?
ss is a USB port? can I use any Device that uses USB?
do I understand that is a quick charging port or it stays "hot" to charge with even when the computer is off?


and the "type C" I see articles that suggest it also is USB port, but clearly a different shape

You have a displayport directly above the HDMI port shown. Why not just use a displayport to hdmi adapter or cable?
DisplayPort to HDMI 6 Feet Gold-Plated Cable

Or do you need this one:
Displayport to VGA Cable 6FT, CableCreation DP to VGA Cable Gold Plated

SS = SuperSpeed
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NavyLCDR said:

Or do you need this one:
Displayport to VGA Cable 6FT, CableCreation DP to VGA Cable Gold Plated

Both monitors can support HDMI. So, VGA would be not recommended.

Here's an adapter for $6.
Dodocool 1080p DP DisplayPort Male to VGA Female Converter Adapter Cable - Walmart.com

hdmi said:

Both monitors can support HDMI. So, VGA would be not recommended.

I was confused by the opening post. If both monitors support HDMI, then a simple DisplayPort to HDMI cable (post #2) is all that is needed.

If there is a BestBuy store nearby, they have the adapter for $8 but you would also need a regular HDMI cable:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dynex-d...?skuId=8720184

Just make sure you don't get anything that says miniDisplayPort.

CeriseR said:

can I use any Device that uses USB?

Yes, but you need to plug the device into the correct USB port so check the system requirements/recommendations of the device in question. If you bought an NVMe SSD that is capable of high data transfer speeds such as 1,000MB/s, for example, and you wanted to put it inside an external USB enclosure, then you'd want this USB enclosure to be USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C in order for it to not slow the SSD down. Whereas a SATA SSD typically is slower so it won't be held back (or barely) by the speed limitation of an USB 3.0 enclosure.

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

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

I would do as @NavyLCDR suggested here: connecting second monitor