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( bigred23 )
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So once again, my dad has decided I'm a computer genius and has elected me to figure out his computer. Guess what? I'm not a computer genius. So, he's decided that after he bought this reformatted Dell computer, apparently he's going to use his old computer anyway, but wants to use the Dell monitor. This is where you come in. Is it possible to put a Dell monitor to use with a nonDell computer? (I thought I heard something before that Dells can only use Dell products and accessories.) The monitor's a Dell VC-4 and the motherboard type thing is an ULTRA PRW-400. (This was the information I was given, so if it's REALLY wrong, it's not my doing.) If it can be used, I need a driver I can download for it, too. Any help is appreciated.
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6:03 pm on Feb. 6, 2007 | Joined Oct. 2003 | 1347 Days Active
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samzkuul
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I've used a non-Dell monitor with a Dell computer...It works fine, dunno about other way around. Good luck though.
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deadwood83
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Completely possible. I have taken apart a Dell LCD and used it in a home built HDTV projector.
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espresso8097
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Yes, Dells and other monitors are fully compatible and Vise versa. Hell, Ive used my NEC MiltiSync XE15 on dells and everything else (Until it finally broke last night). And I have used A dell monitor on a Gateway with no repercussions.
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espresso8097
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If it is some DVI or VGA difference there are connectors < $10 at Radio Shack.
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If it has an anolouge RGB connector, it doesn't matter if the monitor says Dell or Cowshitontoast, it's going to work. Brand names mean absolutely NOTHING.
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I'm 99.8% sure you should be able to use a Dell monitor that has a 15pin VGA cable with any other PC that has a 15pin VGA video card (most PC's have them). 
