HT1758 How do I connect a 2nd (Dell) Monitor to my iMac 21in?

Trying to (want to) have a Dell Monitor hooked up to my iMac 21in...Do not have a Thunderbolt!

The only time Thunderbolt is needed is if you have a Thunderbolt only display.
You should have used the article in the subject line to identify the age of your iMac. That would help us determine what display connector you can use.
http://www.everymac.com/ also has a good identifier.

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