Need to split video signal from gfx card to tv. which cable?

[Spazite]

I already have my pc monitor running on the vga output on the card and was wondering what cable i would need since i'm looking to use my tv's vga input for an additional signal.
I bought a "DVI Analog Male / VGA(HD15) Male Cable" to use on the dvi output(?)of my card to run into my tv's vga input. the cable doesnt work so i know im doing something wrong here. Is this even possible or do i need to buy something else??
I wasnt sure about using the DVI to VGA Converter as I have read that in some cases it can cause bandwidth issues sending data or something of that nature.

[superbotje]

Might be the cable, I had the same kind of problem with an LCD monitor.
Connecting it with the existing cable that was working on my old monitor, it did not work. I bought a new cable and then it worked.

Strange thing. The same cable that didn't work on that LCD monitor DOES work on my other (new) LCD monitor

[Spazite]

Might be the cable, I had the same kind of problem with an LCD monitor.
Connecting it with the existing cable that was working on my old monitor, it did not work. I bought a new cable and then it worked.

Strange thing. The same cable that didn't work on that LCD monitor DOES work on my other (new) LCD monitor

thanks for the reply man.
so i did buy the correct cable right? also, would having the pc monitor on with the tv on cause any issues?

[superbotje]

thanks for the reply man.
so i did buy the correct cable right? also, would having the pc monitor on with the tv on cause any issues?

No, wouldn't cause issues I think. Done it without any problems here. Friend of mine hooks up his laptop to his tv with dsub.