Resolved DVI to VGA adapters

OK, so when one buys a new monitor, they usually have a VGA interface at the end of the cord and they toss in a VGA to DVI adapter for the modern Vid Cards in production today (if you need it). In the picture attached, the monitor manufacture gives you DVI-A (in my picture, the bottom plug) So I went to my local parts store and bought a couple more VGA to DVI adapters but I wasn't paying attention to the number of pins, I just looked for the horizontal tang to make sure it would plug into my more modern vid cards. When I got home and looked at it closely, it turned out to be a DVI-I (because of all the extra pins). So my question is "Does it matter?" I googled around and couldn't find an answer so hopefully a DVI interface expert can tell me..
Thanks

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Actually, more and more computer monitors today are digital only. Some may support analog to support legacy (old, analog video) computers. Analog is (as it should be) phasing out.

Only if it doesn't work. That is, you will not damage anything electrically. You can, of course, physically damage a connector by bending male pins that have no female socket counterparts. And a physically damaged connector can cause electrical damage. So extra sockets, fine. Extra pins, not fine.

However, my recommendation is to replace your graphics card with one that supports digital output so you can enjoy the superior performance your new monitor is capable of delivering.

 

Thanks!! I tried it and all worked fine

 

Glad it worked and thanks for the followup.

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