Hello, I just bought a used desktop from microcenter. It is a HP Pavilion Media Center m8457c with a NVIDIA GeForce 8400 HD graphics card with DVI and HDMI ports. I tried to plug in my monitor in the back but there is no port that will work. Do i have the WRONG type of monitor or is something wrong with the desktop?

In the back there is a cover over the place where the monitor is SUPPOSE to be placed which says " Do Not Remove."



[attachment deleted by admin]You need a connector...

eBaywhich would be better a DVI or HDMI adapter?What's the make an MODEL of your monitor? If it's VGA and doesn't support DVI, or HDMI...the point is moot. In order to use DVI or HDMI capability...you need a monitor that supports it.

More...On the monitor says "nec multisync LCD 1530v" That's an SVGA monitor...it's not HD. If you want to take advantage of DVI or HDMI, you'll need an HD monitor.okay so i need to buy a HD monitor in order to get my desktop running?No...you'll need a connector...read my first post.