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I'm over 70 and have trouble with changing channels-- YOU explanded it all well. I was able to solve my issue by myself!!!!!! Thank you!

Great video ! Really helped me setup my wife's Viewsonic monitor, which was tricky 'cause her desktop computer didn't have a digital video interface, but I learned from your vid that the all-purpose HDMI input (which the desktop DID have) was the go-to solution. Thanks tons !!

It's videos like this that I can appreciate, covering options and their details so I can pass it on. Big box retail store clerks tried taking advantage of my not-so-savvy family members when the digital boom started around 2008. When they took me shopping I'd turn some smiles upside-down. Even today they're trying to sell 4K cables for $50+, in fancy clamshell packaging with 'cool' gold or holo-foil graphics. They're the same ones we can pick up online for $7 apiece. We all like to save some coin. It pains me to see someone pay quadruple for something I'd toss in for free.

This video is old, but it is so good. I am really glad to see a serious tech guy explaining cables in simple words for anybody to understand. Not a typical youtuber looking for traffic. Substance above form. Very good.

I was looking everywhere to find someone that could explain this to my husband. I do not have the "tech" words, although I had pictures. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Great video, thank you! For me the HDMI weakness is the actual physical connection can often become disconnected since there is hardly any way to secure it. Thank you again learned quite a bit.

Finally someone who actually explains the exact differances between then. After watching this ( was building my pc and just ordered my monitor ) I realised I still had 1 of these laying around. So... no need to buy any more cables, yes!

I feel this was a fantastic video. It helps me out with the cables and connector that I did not understand. Thanks, Scottie.

I appreciate the help in understanding the difference in the ports and what they do.

Calling from England. This explanatory video by Scottie is excellent. It is the first time I've understood what Ports are all about. Extremely helpful. Nice one Scottie.

You're out standing with the uses of HDMI, DVI, VGA, DVID, Mini-Display ports, connectors, Cable rating, Pixels, and Resolutions. I was just tuning in to get help with connecting dual monitors. But, the information you gave was very helpful and can use it with other technical issue I may have in the future. Thank You !!!!!

After search many videos for help with this, This was the one that helped the most. Thanks man!

Finally someone who knows how to explain this. So I can use a HDMI to connect my monitor to my computer. Thanks.

You're like the Bob Ross of tech. Thanks for the great video.

The video was most helpful. I spend a considerable amount of time on the internet trying to find the answers you explained so clearly. Thank you!

Now I can tackle the huge tote of cords I have been collecting forever. Now that I know what they are and when to use... I can fix a few projects that have given me the blues! You are the greatest!!

Thanks a million for the best explanation ever! I didn't have a clue before. I appreciate you sharing your genius knowledge!

Excellent, Scottie, thanks for explaining what all the ports are and cables to feed them. Your explanation that the computer's video card's plug needs to sometimes be adapted to a new monitor told me why my older Dell pc needs an adapter to mate my new Dell 32" curved monitor.

Cheers mate I wondered why sometimes when I use DVI to VGA adaptor it doesn't work. You answered that and lots of other cool inside info. Your video has really high quality on KZfaq.

Late to the party here but thank you. I'm not exactly a genius when it comes to PC and just wanted a straight answer as to whether I could plug a monitor requiring an HDMI to my graphics card and thanks to you, I know that I can.

You just saved me, bought my first gaming PC with a dedicated graphics card when I looked at the back of the PC I was completely lost....once I figured out that your display should connect to the graphics card I seen about 4 different ports. Had no clue what did what or if I had to wire all of them to the monitor 😂 thank you so much!!!!!?

Thanks so much for putting this video together! I have an old Dell Computer and an even older Dell Monitor. The monitor is going out. I can't afford to replace the entire system yet, but did get a nice HP monitor that is less than a year old pretty reasonably. I had NO IDEA what cable to use, if I needed adapters, etc. After watching this, I know I can either get a DVI adapter and a VGA cable or, better still, an HMDI cable. I checked the computer and the monitor and both have HMDI ports...so that is what I am going to do. And without you and your video, I would still be in the dark! Now I just hope I can get it all together and get the computer and monitor resolution to be okay.

Loved the video. You added a boring topic with a bit of humor that just made it more fun to watch and learn. Good job.

Nothing screams "GEEK!" louder than a tribble in one's workshop. Live long and prosper! :D

Scotty, thank you so much. Great video. Just upgraded my OptiPlex with a Geoforce 1050ti with 4 gig gddr5 and didn't know that my monitor would not be compatible unless I switched to an HDMI cable which is compatible with my monitor. Thanks to you I can simply replace the cable and don't have to replace the monitor because it is HDMI compatible.

Thank you! I bought a new monitor and was trying to use my old monitor as a 2nd one. I got very confused with the DVI connection. Now I know I've a DVI D on my graphics card so I can get a DVI D to HDMI cable. Great explanation on a confusing subject.

Very clear. You talk my language. You do not try to impress anyone with tekie talk. I am a really new beginner. Thank you, thank you.

Very informative video, possible one of the best on KZfaq. Thank you.

Great video summary of monitor connections. I would have liked even better if you explained more on Display Port like you did with the DVI and old versions

Best video on cables for difference types of computer connection on the KZfaq! Thanks awesome video and explains them so you can understand them...great video!

I am sure glad I ran across you , I have been trying to fit a HDMI cable into a Display port , oh wow ! the time I have wasted asking questions and never getting answers ! ,thank God for you !

"It's this fun?!" 8:55 Great video! Easy to understand. Well taught! TU!

This video helped me out alot with finding a cable for an old monitor i found laying around. Thanks.

Thank you!! You really should be doing voice overs but I'm glad you are doing this for us.

Wow you're very so well informed and much needed at this present moment! Good stuff man!

DisplayPort is the best option if available. It’s generally more feature-rich than HDMI (supports higher resolutions, higher refresh rates, etc.) and is generally cheaper than HDMI. DisplayPort is also open-source, which is excellent. The DisplayPort cables also usually have retractable clips at each end to keep them locked in place, so they’re less likely to come loose or get yanked out. HDMI is more popular, especially for TVs. It’s a solid second choice, but you should absolutely have an HDMI cable or two on hand because it’s more likely to be used than DisplayPort. BTW, I still use VGA to connect my laptop dock to my FHD display. It’s screwed into place and seems to handle signals (like when switching the resolution) better than DVI or HDMI, at least with my monitor.

Just the exact information I was searching for. Thank you very much! :) ♥

This is the "hands down" best "explain it" video I have ever watched on YT. Thanks.

Your co-host made me giggle 😊 I watched the entire video. It was very helpful. Thank you. 😊

you came from heaven... I really appreciate you doing this!

One advantage of Displayport is that it can be adapted to any of the other formats mentioned, including VGA.

Pretty amazing that in only took me until 2021 to fully understand the DVI connectors on a *1GB Sapphire RADIO HD470* (2560 x 1600 * 2 connectors) card I installed in 2009. Thanks for your video from four years ago. This card even has an S-Video connector. lol

Thank you. Your video answered a few basic questions that I was having difficulty finding the answers.

Very informative and laid back video, perfect!

Thanks for the video, extremely helpful and informative,great job! Do you have any videos or can you recommend one to show how to set up dual monitors on a docking station?

Love that DVI-I / DVI-D explanation. My eyes or missing pins.

Without finishing the video this guy explained my problem I was having with my vga hdmi port thanks this is the best video on the web

Thanks so much for this video! Learned a ton!

the main advantage of the display port connector (the one withe similar but different shape to hdmi) to hdmi is that, you can capture any stream without a hack, whereas with hdmi it has built in copyright protectors that require a bit of basic hack work before you can capture netflix, amzn prime etc

Thank God that there is someone like you to explain these plugs. I just bought an MSI Nvidia GTX 1050 ti card to replace my GTX 980.The plug from my Samsung monitor is the old 15 pin plug, the GTX 980 came with an adapter( male DVI-I ) so it was easy to connect to the GPU, DVI-I) input. Now I bought the GTX 1050 ti, of course it has to have a different plug(haaa !!) ..... and no adaptor(haaa !! Again). So I had to go to amazon and find the correct adapter. If anyone is interested, just go to Amazon, search for “DVI to DVI connector or adapter” and they have a bunch of different styles to choose from. It’s just annoying that MSI or any GPU manufacturers won’t include at least one adapter with their high priced GPU’s. Thanks Scott for the great informative video.

Thank you so much for this video. Your explanations were very clear and concise and saved me from going into “hair pulling out” mode. Stay safe!

Nobody explained these cable differences to me as well as this guy. Thanks Scottie!

Hey Scottie, Loved the video. I have a Macbook Pro. circa 2013. I'm trying to find a mini display port adaptor to display port that will support 4k 100 HZ and tips/links? Thanks

Best video on cables and ports functionality! I knew most but some have little info on them (or its buried in private access sites/areas). So thank you so very much.

Cool, glad I found this video. Throwing this video up on my 65" Qled with some popcorn to watch later tonight!!!!!

why not hdmi from graphics card to hdmi on monitor, insted of DVI to hdmi?

Thank you so much. Was about to buy the wrong monitor for my pc!

Very useful video. Lots of detail explained calmly and in an easy to understand way.

you answered so many questions i had but couldn't find answers to. thank you for making this wonderful video.

*Your voice is so calming!*

Is gaming quality affected at all if used with a HDMI (of gpu) to VGA converter ? I have a old monitor with vga port 😐

Thank you dear sir for taking your time and explaining to my dumb brain why these damn cables are so confusing. You just saved the rest of the life of a monitor and probably pc because i have been trying for the last week to find out what or how these cables work or are the best.

Great explanation, Thanks for the vid! I can hopefully pickup an adapter today and actually use my other monitors which have been paperweights

Please help me. can i plugin dvi-d cabel to dvi-i adapter??

You did a great job. thx

At last i have found a video that explains the type of cables and what they are called Thank you.

Finally I think I understand the uses of these cables . Some toasters are now being exported from Singapore with mini screens in them so I think I will only get one with a display port socket or listen to the radio .

I have an LCD monitor with both a VGA and DVI-D (dual link) inputs.The computer I have coming has 2 Displayport outputs as well as a standard VGA monitor ouput. The monitor has a config menu for optimising what ever I may hook up. What cable should I order to serve me best?

Suppose I connect 2 monitors to same PC. I want to display data on 1st monitor and do some other work on 2nd monitor. Is it possible? Does this requires some graphics card in PC?

A Thorough description of the various connector/cables.

This is a great video - always thought connecting screen to computer would be simple. Thanks for explaining!

So now if you want to experience all capabilities of AOC AGON AG271QG 165Hz and 1440p should I go with HDMI or DP?

What should I use for my RX 580 RED DEVIL ? HMDI, DISPLAY PORT OR DVI-D ?

Excellent video, very informative, I appreciate you taking the time and having the patience to help others..

Thank you so much! I just purchased new computer and had no clue how to hook up or what adapter to purchase to make it work with my monitor. I wish I could give more than 1 like.

explained well

DP is the best second is hdmi

Finally found someone who can explain me everything i wanted to know

Excellent Video. Thank you so much, learned considerable amount of knowledge that I thought I would have to search many sites to find. Very informative

I like your voice. You're easy on the eyes too :P

I was waiting for you to mention the fact that with older computers that still have the VGA connectors, those only display video, NOT audio. You'd think that would be obvious to people, just from the name (Video Graphics Array) alone. Not always so obvious, however. Some people still need to be reminded that if they use that connector, they'll still need an audio cable, in that case a male to male 3.5mm audio/auxiliary cable that plugs into the headphone jack on both devices, either your laptop or desktop pc, then to your television audio jack. You can use the VGA connector without the audio cable, just remember there won't be any audio. The same is true with the DVI connector: no audio, as it's primary function, as the name implies, is video.🙂 The HDMI connections, and DisplayPort connections, on the other hand, do NOT require an additional dedicated audio cable. The multimedia part of high definition multimedia interface means the HDMI cables carry the video AND the audio signal, so it's literally one connection to one connection, super simple. Fortunately.🙂 DisplayPort carries audio, as well. Also, I believe you need an even more recent HDMI connection for the new 8K television display technology (2.1). "On March 1, 2016, The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) unveiled DisplayPort 1.4, a new format that lets the use of 8K resolution (7680 × 4320) at 60 Hz with HDRR and 32 audio channels through USB-C. On January 4, 2017, the HDMI Forum announced HDMI 2.1 featuring support for 8k video with HDR, will be "released early in Q2 2017". (Also, did you overdub your audio? Reason I ask, the audio seemed off from the video.)

Way to go man as did all of the cables and in every details that any should do when explain the cables management issue.

this guy is adorable, seems nice, and explains things really well

Trouble with Tribbles?

For a 144hz monitor what cable would be good

Especially lucid and useful. Thanks for taking the time.

Thank you! I now know the difference! Your video was exactly what I needed!

Dr. Strange with curly hair🤣🤣🤣

I kinda cried when he said "what the heck" at 1:57 🤣

Nice job explaining all this and good summary at the end. Subscribed.

I learned a ton in this video. Thank you, sir! And, might I add: When you scrunch your face a little bit, you look like you could be Bill Engvall's brother.

Thank you for the info, I’m just starting to learn how to build PCs now and it helps a lot (you remind me of bob ross)

Hey could I have some help? Much appreciated. So I plugged my monitor to a HDMI cable in the GPU of the system. I'm getting a VGA adapter to be able to use a VGA cable as well but when I tried to turn the PC on for the first time, the PC turned on but the monitor did absolutely nothing. It was plugged into the wall outlet as well. Pls help ^^

Thank- you so much for explaining things in a way that was sooooo understanding for me. I found it very easy to follow. I bought a nice monitor at a second hand shop and even the gender adapters and y splitter.. but I could not understand why I couldn’t have the dual monitor set-up 🤦‍♂️.... I needed this dvi-d cord and also as you said this monitor was old and so it was cool that you explained all of the options. Because omg, I was just watching a duplicated screen 😂.. this is so embarrassing for me ha ha

Yes, I agree with that comment below too. You have been a big help, As well as to say I found myself agreeing with you Scottie and chatting alongside with your comments as you go. So Rock on, Scottie, you have been a technical support helpful man and explained it so well. Thank you... Trapezoid and Right angle thangy's Lovin' those shapes.. 💫👍 adaptor riffic.

What is the best cable now ? DisplayPort or HDMI ?

If you need an HDMI -> DisplayPort converter, I finally found one: amzn.to/3kfFxox That's for HDMI output on puter to DisplayPort input on monitor.

Thank you. Very helpful as I work on setting up my new monitors for my home office!

Terrific video, many thanks . Extremely helpful for me to select monitor suitable for me.