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11-30-2022 08:10 PM
Hi all,
I don't know much about computers and would very much appreciate some advice. I purchased a 2nd monitor for my Pavilion Desktop and realized that I only had one HDMI port on the tower when I tried to connect the new monitor. This surprised me as having two monitors just seems like a normal thing nowadays. Anyways, I really don't want to lose video quality attaching the 2nd monitor with a VGA cable. Is there a workaround that doesn't involve purchasing a new graphics card and installing a new hdmi port? My two monitors are HP 27mq and 27q.
Thank you.
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12-01-2022 10:08 AM
hi
https://support.hp.com/sg-en/document/c06448545
if this is your computer, you don't have many options, if you want two screens with HDMI connections, then you will need to find a graphics card with two HDMI ports
the original 180w power supply limits the choices
You could always install another power supply, but that's an extra expense
see the KB of @old_geekster
Upgrade Video Card - HP Support Community - 7481981
and
Power Supply Cross Reference for specific models - HP Support Community - 7483923
Motherboard | Erica |
500w L05757-800
400w L04618_800
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11-30-2022 10:08 PM
Its specs
https://support.hp.com/sg-en/document/c06429270
It has following ports at its back
You can use HDMI and VGA (native connection) to connect to 2 monitors. Your monitors
You can connect
- m1 to VGA port using VGA cable (native connection, no conversion) and
- m2 to HDMI port using HDMI cable.
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11-30-2022 10:29 PM
Hi Banhien. Thank you for your response. My limited understanding of VGA connections is that they are of a much lower quality than HDMI. I would prefer to have a connection to the 2nd monitor that enables me to view the display at its highest quality, as I am accustomed to with the 1st monitor. Will I need a new HDMI port and video card or is there a workaround?
Thank you again for your time.
12-01-2022 10:08 AM
hi
https://support.hp.com/sg-en/document/c06448545
if this is your computer, you don't have many options, if you want two screens with HDMI connections, then you will need to find a graphics card with two HDMI ports
the original 180w power supply limits the choices
You could always install another power supply, but that's an extra expense
see the KB of @old_geekster
Upgrade Video Card - HP Support Community - 7481981
and
Power Supply Cross Reference for specific models - HP Support Community - 7483923
Motherboard | Erica |
500w L05757-800
400w L04618_800
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