VGA (pc) to DVI or ADC monitor

Is there a way to possibly accomplish this feat? Looking at getting a G5 and want to keep only one monitor on the desk top if possible.
Steven

Hi-
You cannot go from VGA to DVI or ADC.
VGA is analog only. DVI-I and ADC is both digital and analog, but DVI and ADC monitors are digital.
You can convert DVI and ADC to analog VGA for an analog monitor, but you cannot convert VGA analog to digital from VGA.
Looking at getting a G5 and want to keep only one monitor on the desk top if possible.
A G5 will most likely have DVI and ADC.
If your monitor is VGA, use an inexpensive DVI to VGA adapter.

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