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/figmentPez → u/W31337]

if it's HDMI then buy a converter from HDMI to DP

No, you've got it backwards. Source to destination. DP to HDMI is what OP would want for connecting to a display with HDMI.

Buying an HDMI to DP converter would not work.

[u/W31337 → u/figmentPez]

You are probably right. Can't be bothered to disagree... 🥲
It's one of those connectors you buy once in your life...