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I have just bought an HP 411-a025na. but there is no way I can connect the monitor to computer. as there isn't even a slot on computer for the attachment, please help???
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Hi:

 

Below is the link to the specs for your PC.

 

http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Slimline-400-Desktop-PC-series/9835690/model/9843619/document...

 

The back ports show a DVI and a HDMI port.

 

I assume that you have a VGA cable right now (one with a blue connector)?

 

If your monitor has a DVI port (most LCD monitors do have a DVI connection), you should get a DVI cable, and use the DVI port.

 

 

 

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Hi:

 

Below is the link to the specs for your PC.

 

http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Slimline-400-Desktop-PC-series/9835690/model/9843619/document...

 

The back ports show a DVI and a HDMI port.

 

I assume that you have a VGA cable right now (one with a blue connector)?

 

If your monitor has a DVI port (most LCD monitors do have a DVI connection), you should get a DVI cable, and use the DVI port.

 

 

 

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It only has a DVI port, it's annoying and frustrating that HP doesn't include one, especially for us technophobes, thanks for your advice. Much Appreciated
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You're very welcome.

 

Make sure you get a DVI-D cable like this one...

 

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Plated-DVI-D-Ferrites/dp/B007NJ0S1W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1484...

 

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I actually need a DVI to VGA cable as my moniter only has a vga port. Thanks again
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You just click on that white thumbs up button.

 

Make sure the cable you get is a DVD-D to VGA cable.

 

You have an analog monitor (VGA) and the DVI-D connector in the back of your new PC is digital.

 

There are some DVI cables that have 4 little pins that surround the sideways bar on the DVD port.

 

Needless to say, that kind of cable (DVI-I) won't work, because your PC doesn't have the 4 little holes around that sideways slot for the pins to go into.

 

 

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Thanks
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Anytime.

 

Glad to have been of assistance.

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