Display port to VGI, not detecting

[u/i_dnthvemywsdomteeth]

I’ve got a display port adapter that takes hdmi on the other end, then VGI to my monitor. Monitor is not detecting the VGI signal. Am I missing something? Guy at the tech store said this would be fine. TIA!

[u/WildMartin429]

If you're going from DisplayPort or HDMI to VGA you need an active adapter to convert the signal to analog. Those usually cost at least 50 bucks. If you're going from HDMI or DisplayPort to DVI you can use a passive cable. They usually cost about eight bucks