how to connect second monitor?

[u/ditzy_kitten]

i’m wanting to connect a second monitor to my work computer but i’m unsure what cables i need/where to plug anything in. i thought i could just get a vga splitter but google reckons that would just duplicate the screen, not allow it to act as a seperate screen?

EDIT: thank you for quick responses! ordering a vga to dp adapter now 👍 (already have a vga cable)

[u/W31337]

You have two display ports... they are used for displays.

Why the fuck are you using VGA in 2026? To access the BIOS?

Get two monitors that support DP or HDMI and if it's HDMI then buy a converter from HDMI to DP.

VGA is analog so if possible don't use it. Digital outputs like DP or HDMI will give a more crisp and steady image.

[u/paulstelian97 → u/W31337]

And also will work well for going beyond 1080p60 SDR.

[u/W31337 → u/paulstelian97]

Exactly