LCDs - Plugging in

[02bin3]

I would like to get an ACER SXGA 19" A179-1915 LCD monitor to replace my present ViewSonic CRT.  However, I have been told that the connection on the ACER may not be compatible with my video card.  Something about VGA vs DVI, which I do not understand.  The ad for the ACER does not mention anything about connection compatibility.  After much scrounging around I located the User Guide for my video card and it is a Chaintech G-Force FX 5200 VGA card.  Can anyone out there tell me if I can use the ACER LCD with the video card I have? I called the company I wanted to order it from to ask them and the salesperson couldn't tell me.  My computer was custom built by our local boy-computer-wiz so there is no manufacturer I can call to ask.  Thanks

[Rob Pomeroy]

I haven't been able to find that model of monitor in Acer's current or back catalogue.  Where are you getting it from?

[02bin3]

Thanks for the quick reply!  [email protected]

[Rob Pomeroy]

No wonder I couldn't find it.  "A179-1915" is TigerDirect's stock code, not Acer's model code! That said, the model code that TigerDirect quotes is not to be found on Acer's site either.  Possibly a region-specific code.

Anyway, all is not lost.  The >detailed specs< page at TigerDirect indicates that this monitor takes VGA input (no mention of DVI), so you'll be fine with it.

[02bin3]

Well, you have made my day!  Thank you so much for dogging it out.  I had spent hours with the Search Engine trying to figure it out on my own but I guess I just don't know enough of computer jargon to put 2 + 2 together.  So very happy to have found this site and folks like you who are willing to help.

[Rob Pomeroy]

You're welcome!

And just a note to anyone who take that last post too literally, typos and all, no, no dogging was involved in the creation of this thread...

 

[Fed]

woof

[02bin3]

If there is another meaning to the word "dogging" I am unaware of it.  In the context of my e-mail I was using it as Webster intended (or his successor in the lexicography dept.)

Adjective:  Dogging 1. Relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit.
Verb: 1. Go after with the intent to catch

If there is a double meaning to this word I am blissfully ignorant and if anyone took it the wrong way, my apologies.  In any event, I am very grateful to Robpomeroy for his help.

[Rob Pomeroy]

Ah!  This side of the pond, the most common meaning is... er... well... >a little less socially acceptable<.  :blush:

(Sorry, I honestly thought you had meant a different word to dogging, but at this stage, I can't remember what!!!)

[Fed]

On my keyboard the 'i' is right beside the 'o'.  

[Rob Pomeroy]

That's the one!!!