Connecting a CRT Monitor to a Modern Computer: A Guide to VGA to Display Port and HDMI Adapters

This video is all about connecting a CRT monitor to a modern computer using VGA to display port or HDMI adapters. The creator of this video wants to share their knowledge with you, and they start by introducing the topic and warning that 90% of adapters available for cheap on Amazon or other websites are not reliable.

The first adapter they show is a standard VGA to display port adapter, which looks like all others. They mention that this is the same model currently connected to their monitor. To test the adapter, they set the resolution to 1,600 x 1,200 and try to drive the PC higher by increasing the frequency from 85 Hz to 100 Hz. However, the picture remains stuck at 85 Hz, indicating that the adapter is not capable of handling the increased frequency.

The creator then switches to a different adapter, which they found a few years ago and have been using ever since. This adapter has a higher capability, with a maximum available KHz of 270, which is required for this particular test. They set the resolution to 2,560 x 1,600 and increase the frequency to its maximum available value, which is indeed 500 Hz.

The creator then tests other adapters, including some that claim to support higher frequencies but fail to deliver on their promises. They also mention that Startech adapters, which are designed for gamers, do not meet their requirements either. This leads them to wonder who is to blame for the lack of reliable adapters available in the market.

After testing several adapters, the creator manages to find one that meets their requirements. This adapter is a German-made one that supports 4K resolution at 60 Hz via USB Type-C and also works with VGA, albeit only at 1,080 resolution. The creator notes that this is an exception rather than the rule and cautions viewers to be wary of adapters that do not explicitly state their capabilities.

The video ends with a few tips for viewers who are searching for reliable adapters. First, they recommend checking the specifications of the adapter before purchasing it, as some may not meet their requirements. Second, they advise looking for adapters from reputable manufacturers who are known to produce high-quality products. Finally, they encourage viewers to share any information or suggestions they have about other display port adapters that can handle 500 Hz on a CRT monitor.

In conclusion, connecting a CRT monitor to a modern computer using VGA to display port or HDMI adapters requires careful consideration and research. By understanding the requirements of your adapter and being aware of the limitations and potential pitfalls, you can increase your chances of finding a reliable solution that meets your needs.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enthis time we are going all in 500 HZ in the following video you can learn about  the best way to connect a CRT monitor to a modern computer and you can see how  we drive this iiyama CRT here to 200 Hzand beyond and we will even test 500 HZ  later At the end of the video we will search the internet together for adapters that are  available and that you can buy. All right let's dive into this as you may have already guessed  this video will be about VGA to display port or HDMI adapters and let me tell you this right now  sadly 90% of the adapters that you can buy for cheap on Amazon or other sides suck and  the problem is they won't tell you that they suck until you try them out and realize this  yourself but let's start at the beginning this is your standard VG to display port adapter and from  the look they are all the same this is the same model that is currently connected to this monitor  all right as you see here we currently have 85 HZ and now let me show you what happens when we  try to drive this PC higher let's say we want to go 100 Hz but let's be gentle we don't want  to do this at a higher resolution we do it at a lower resolution this is the absolute must herebut as you see it doesn't work now the picture comes again and we are once again at 85 Hz All  right we have just switched now to 1,600 * 1,200 that's a resolution you could actually work with  this CRT but not at 85 Hz of course so now we are trying to go higher here and as you saw we  tried to go to 90 Hz and it failed so there's no point in continuing here now we have changed the  adapter that is connected to our computer to this one this is a DeLock adapter that I found a few  years ago and that I'm using ever since as you see here this adapter supports a resolution of  up to 2,560 * 1,600 at 60 Hz but what is important to us is that it's supports a pixel clock of 270  MHz this gives us a lot of options in lower resolutions too okay as you see we are once  again at our well-known 85 Hz at still at 1,600 * 1,200 now we are going higher all right we are  going right now all the way up to 100 HZ which is a good setting for this resolution in this  monitor this time it worked as you see here's 100 Hz and apply and let's see there we go 100  Hz now really working but this is not all this adapter can do if we go to a lower resolution  like 800 * 600 we can go to up to 200 Hzand this is actually usable for gaming still  and some players who really want the best possible speed use the monitor exactly like  this nothing is faster right now all right now we are also changing to this resolution  in Windows and as you see here we are let's make the quick check 202 Hz is it  with 136 KHz so we are closer to the limit of the monitor now but we haven't reached it  yet next 250 Hz Let's see we have reduced the resolution further still playable still usable  but in modern Windows has problems with that but but it's it's working with some go arounds and as  you see here 255 Hz all right let's get more crazy here this monitor is kind of unlocked in its Hz so  it's only limited by the KHz which is absolutely fabulous and makes it very unique and here we goHave you ever seen 400 Hz on the CRT before let's apply it in Windows quick but this is not reallya usable resolution in Windows okay let's do one more this time we are going all in 500 Hz damn  nice I try to zoom the picture out a bit but uh and let's ah okay the menu doesn't show the  Hz anymore it's it's further down but you see at the KHz that we have the maximum available so we  really have 500 HZ on a CRT monitor from 2002 right now all right enough fun for now let me  give you a few tips on what you can check if the display port adapter you're looking for is uh is  okay or not I tell you I'm not sure we find one that is okay as you see here this one here  already states it does 60 Hz at 1,080 so of course it's not good enough for us then we have one here  this is 300+ bought in past months yeah let's hope those weren't Gamers all right here here  it even tells you it has 162 MHz remember our has 270 that's what you need I have one more here hmm  this one doesn't state at all that's often also the case you don't really know what it does they  don't tell you here's one more this one was even sold 3K+ last month so let's hope those weren't  Gamers it's incredible performance take a look we have an incredible performance of 60 Hz at 1,080  so laughable we have a Startech here I even have one of those and I can already tell you it also  doesn't do what we need I mean don't get me wrong those aren't bad adapters the problem is they were  not made for gamers in mind because the trend that everyone wants to play modern games on fast CRTs  was not known a few years ago so who's to blame them for not producing the stuff All right I will  check now if the adapter that I recommended to you is still available somewhere I'm not sure here I  have found this here this is an adapter for USB Type-C and it also does VGA but it does 4K with  60 Hz which would be great but here on VGA it only does 60 Hz at 1,080 so if they don't  write it it often doesn't work then that's my experience so I will continue to look all right  I got lucky after all that's a German store but they also sent um Europe wide or worldwide here  we go Alternate has exactly mine you see with the 2,560 * 1,600 at 60 Hz and here as I told you if  they can do it they usually will tell you because it's it's good and if they leave it away you can  be pretty sure they don't want to tell you that they suck but that's the only one I found guys  and I think that the video is long enough now so I wish you good luck I hope you find one of  those if you if you haven't one already and if anyone of you knows more display port adapters  that can do this write it in the comments so others on YouTube at least can maybe find more  with my video right good luck guys everyone have a good time bye\n"