Looking for info on an usb to hdmi adapter

[flyinpilot212121 724]

Hi folks,

Im looking at adding hardware to my sim setup, in this case a gps unit. The unit I’m looking at requires me to plug into hdmi port however I already have my monitor plugged in.

My potential solution is to get a usb to hdmi adapter, I’m just curious if anyones used such an adapter and how exactly it works? How can a USB port have video capabilities without being plugged into the gpu? 

[pgde 571]

Check out https://www.monoprice.com/search/index?keyword=usb+to+hdmi

An excellent and reasonable source of cables, adapters, etc. Used them for many years.

Edited January 23, 2022 by pgde

[Tektolnes 184]

On 1/22/2022 at 9:26 PM, flyinpilot212121 said:

My potential solution is to get a usb to hdmi adapter, I’m just curious if anyones used such an adapter and how exactly it works? How can a USB port have video capabilities without being plugged into the gpu? 

Here's an explanation on how it works: What Is USB to HDMI Adapter (Definition and Work Principle) (minitool.com)

I got one recently for my wife so she could have dual monitors connected to her laptop which only has one HDMI port. Works fine for that purpose at least.