You definitely can. Even I am using a Dell laptop and using a HP monitor. It works perfectly and it is very nice to use. I am using a HP Pavilion 23xi 60Hz monitor.
How do I connect my HP monitor to my Dell computer?
All you need then is a cable with HDMI male on both ends. If the monitor has DVI (likely if it is a little older) then you need a DVI male to HDMI female and then you still use an HDMI male to male cable.
Can you use any monitor with a Dell computer?
No, you don’t need a Dell monitor to connect with your Dell laptop. Connect it to any monitor with a compatible video card, like the Dell laptops. The built-in graphics card adapter port on the motherboard of the Dell laptop makes the connection to any external monitor possible.
Are all monitors compatible with all computers?
Actually, yes. All monitors and TVs are compatible with all systems, unless you’re using a CRT monitor, because all operating systems and games and whatever application you may use are coded to support whatever resolution the system itself supports.
Can a PC connect to a HP monitor?
Using adaptors to help make the connection For example, HP provides a small DVI to VGA adapter in the box with many of its computers. Connect this adapter to the DVI port on the computer and then connect the VGA cable from the monitor or TV into the adapter.
How do I connect my HP monitor to my Dell computer?
All you need then is a cable with HDMI male on both ends. If the monitor has DVI (likely if it is a little older) then you need a DVI male to HDMI female and then you still use an HDMI male to male cable.
Why is my HP monitor not connecting to my computer?
Confirm that your device has an active power source. Confirm that any power cords are undamaged and unobstructed. Confirm that the connections are secure. You could disconnect and reconnect each port as part of this step.
Why isn’t my HP monitor connecting to my computer?
Try connecting the monitor with a different video cable. If the monitor still does not work, replace the monitor power cable. Replace or service the monitor if it still does not turn on.
Can I use any brand of monitor with my PC?
As long as your monitor hooks up to the back of your PC tower then it will work. Granted, some monitor brands have better reputations than others, but most of the time it will come down to personal preference. You can use a Dell, HP, MSI, etc. and they’ll all work the same as long as they can plug into your PC.
Can any monitor connect to any PC?
If your monitor and computer don’t share any common port types, you’ll need an adapter to connect them. The most common connection mismatch experienced is with a monitor that has only an HDMI port and a computer that has only a DVI port.
Why is my PC not connecting to my monitor?
Check Your Cables If you have any extra cables lying around, try another one—maybe the cable you’ve been using is damaged, or one of the ports is malfunctioning. You might also try a different cable type—say, an HDMI cable instead of a DisplayPort cable—to see if that solves the issue.
How do I get my computer to recognize a new monitor?
Click on the Start button to open the Settings window. Under the System menu and in the Display tab, find and press the Detect button under the heading Multiple Displays. Windows 10 should automatically detect and other monitor or display on your device.
Will new monitor work with old computer?
Generally, yes, but you may need to scrounge around for an adapter. As long as the monitor is able to handle resolutions as low as the highest resolution of your old computer, it should work.
Why does my monitor say no signal?
Typically, a monitor displays a message “no signal error” when there’s a problem such as a loose cable, loose connections, or a problem with the input device. Graphics driver and output resolution problems can also cause this error.
How do I enable HDMI on my Dell desktop?
3. Turn on the display device and then select its setup menu. Use the setup menu to select the connected HDMI port as both the audio and video input channels for the device. Save the settings and then exit from the setup menu.
Why isn’t my computer connecting to the monitor?
If you have any extra cables lying around, try another one—maybe the cable you’ve been using is damaged, or one of the ports is malfunctioning. You might also try a different cable type—say, an HDMI cable instead of a DisplayPort cable—to see if that solves the issue.
How do I connect my HP monitor to my Dell computer?
All you need then is a cable with HDMI male on both ends. If the monitor has DVI (likely if it is a little older) then you need a DVI male to HDMI female and then you still use an HDMI male to male cable.
Why can’t my PC detect my second monitor?
A buggy, outdated, or corrupted graphics driver may be one of the main reasons why Windows 10 won’t detect your second PC monitor. To resolve this issue, you can update, reinstall, or roll back the driver to a previous version to fix and restore the connection between your computer and the second monitor.
How do I use HDMI on my HP monitor?
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to port on the TV. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on your computer. Using your TV remote, select the HDMI input corresponding to the port where you connected the cable. Press the power button to start the computer and allow it to boot into Windows.
Why is my HDMI not connecting to my monitor?
You should check whether HDMI cable is correctly inserted (on your PC and monitor/TV). Unplug the HDMI cable from your computer/TV, reboot your computer, and reattach the cable. You should also inspect that the HDMI ports (PC and monitor/TV) aren’t covered with debris or dirt.
Is it OK to mix monitor brands?
Yes. Unless you have an OCD about it looking the same. I’d also recommend they be the exact same hz.
Can you mix and match monitors?
You can mix and match the types of screens you have at your workstation, though you’ll likely want some consistency. The most common monitor size is 24 inches, but 27-inch screens are increasingly popular. Having the same size screens will be nice for symmetry. Just keep an eye on resolution when you buy.
