ENVY 20-030: I need an external monitor and there is no port on the machine.

[gervaisharry222]

I have an ENVY 20-030 [no port for an external monitor].

I am told that I can use the USB3 port, with a USB-to-VGA or HDMI or DVI connector.:

Which connector is best?

Does HP sell a siutable connector?

[WAWood]

gervaisharry222

Hello;

Allow me to welcome you to the HP forums!

I use a USB-to-VGA adapter to drive a third monitor for my desktop and find it works great!  I can't use it for videos or gaming, because the USB 2.0 port doesn't provide enough bandwidth, but I have the other two monitors for that.

What you buy is up to you.  If you use a USB 3.0 port, then you would have enough bandwidth to drive either HDMI or DVI -- and the choice then depends on how much you want to spend.

Good Luck

[gervaisharry222 · Accepted solution]

Thanks.

You sure are quick to reply !

The unit is at my office and I can't access it until tomorrow: the answer however is that it doesn't matter which connector I use - an "el cheapo" will do.

Thank you V.M.

Gervais.

[banhien]

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@gervaisharry222 wrote:

.... the answer however is that it doesn't matter which connector ...

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Hi,

This is depend on port or ports on your monitor. You have to buy the one which can be connected.

Regards.

[gervaisharry222]

Thanks.

Accept as solution.

Gervaisharry222