HDMI has limitations, though, and isn't always the perfect choice. For example, your TV likely has HDMI 1.4 connections, which max out at 3,820x2,160-pixel resolution at 30 frames per second.

My LCD tv has HDMI x 3 and VGA x 1, the pc i have hooked to that has HDMI and VGA. I went with VGA for that. I am not operating optimally, but i didn’t have to buy any new cables, either.

HDMI is really best for connecting a PC to an HDTV. Consequently, I’d go with a DVI cable. That’ll give you a pure digital signal (VGA is analog) and a much sharper picture at higher resolutions.

Contrary to what continuum says (he's usually spot on, though), it's quite normal for a HDMI to VGA adapter to be fairly warm. Ballpark figure for a HDMI to VGA decoder is around 200 mA at 5 volts.

Legacy ports like Video Graphics Array (VGA) and Digital Visual Interface (DVI) are still around, ... HDMI 2.2, was formally unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in early 2025.

You can purchase specific HDMI adapters if your monitor does not have an HDMI in port. For example, if your monitor only supports VGA connections, use an HDMI-to-VGA adapter to complete the ...

HDMI is limited to 50 mA over its +5V (0.25 watt), so HDMI to VGA adapters often need some other source of power. Quite often a HDMI device will go significantly beyond 50 mA ...

The VGA (Video Graphics Array) port is being phased out with the emergence of thinner and lighter computers, which now come with display interfaces like HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface ...

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