This Insignia™ NS-PV06501 6’ VGA Monitor Cable features HDDB15 male-to-male connectors that make it easy to connect your existing monitor to your PC. The 6' length provides flexible placement options.
Q: How far will screws retract?
A: yes should work fine.
A: The monitor would have to have an output, which most monitors don't. You can get an HDMI splitter if your 2nd monitor has an hdmi input though.
A: No, this is just a single male end on both ends. One PC to one monitor.
Q: Does this connect my new 27 inch HP monitor to my new HP tower?
A: Yes it does
Q: is cable fits Hp computer and monitor?
A: Yes these cables are universal will fit any brand computer that has a 15pin port
Q: Can I use the cable as a replacement because my friend said get 3 a black a blue and white
A: No. The white suggests that you have a DVI connection. They make specific dvi to vga cables if needed. The 3 colors represent blue-vga, black the cable itself, white- DVI. At least i think thats what they are saying. See pic
Q: Does this fit a Dell P2422H monitor? Is it easy to plug in?
A: Yes, and yes