Briar Rabbit
Line Up and Wait
I need to update my 10 year old computer that has an operating system no longer supported. So did some research and decided to purchase a Dell Optiplex 3050 with 5i, 8gb Ram& 1TB hard drive plus current new software. I want to hook up two Dell monitors which I already own that I like. They have VGA ports and power cords. The computer arrives and no VGA ports. Instead has one HDMI port and one DP port which I understand is short for Display Port. I can locally purchase a HDMI to VGA adapter for $39 but my wife thinks the adapter is not great. I looked on Amazon and can buy a cord with VGA on one end and HDMI on the other end for $19. I can not find an adapter for the VGA / DP combination locally but can order one for $49 but there is also a cord with the appropriate ends again for about $19.
The “Geek” at Best Buy told me I could hook up the monitor to the computer using 3.0 USB ports. I called Dell’s tech support line and of course I get some gal I can’t understand in the Phillipines. So then she transfers me to someone else, easier to understand but clueless. But she puts me on hold for 15 minutes and then finally comes back on and says no I can not hook the monitors to the computer using the USB ports on the monitor and computer, they are for touch screen functions.
I am not a tech savvy 66 year old so opinions please? Do I order two new cables from Amazon. I live in a rural community - 1 1/2 hour drive to the nearest WalMart or I would go there. Hate to wait for Amazon but thinking that is the best option?
The “Geek” at Best Buy told me I could hook up the monitor to the computer using 3.0 USB ports. I called Dell’s tech support line and of course I get some gal I can’t understand in the Phillipines. So then she transfers me to someone else, easier to understand but clueless. But she puts me on hold for 15 minutes and then finally comes back on and says no I can not hook the monitors to the computer using the USB ports on the monitor and computer, they are for touch screen functions.
I am not a tech savvy 66 year old so opinions please? Do I order two new cables from Amazon. I live in a rural community - 1 1/2 hour drive to the nearest WalMart or I would go there. Hate to wait for Amazon but thinking that is the best option?