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    Displayport to DVI cable for 2560x1600?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by zepharus, Aug 22, 2010.

  1. zepharus

    zepharus Notebook Enthusiast

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    Quick question.

    Id like to hook my M11x up to my 30" display

    If I purchase a Displayport to DVI-D cable will I get full 2560x1600 Res?

    Just curious as I know there are Active and passive adapters out there and the prices are vastly different.

    I know the ATI Eyefinity peeps need Active, but I assume the passive cable is fine for my purposes.. yay or nay?
     
    zepharus, Aug 22, 2010
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    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    ACHlLLES, Aug 22, 2010
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  3. zepharus

    zepharus Notebook Enthusiast

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    Heh,

    This didnt really answer my question but thanks...
     
    zepharus, Aug 22, 2010
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    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    I wouldn't be able to tell you until I get the adapter, but I've been told only chance to use it for it's native resolution 2560x1600 is to buy the adapter.
     
    ACHlLLES, Aug 22, 2010
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    Nay. You will need an active connector, like the one Achilles referenced.

    From Wikipedia article about DisplayPort:
    "A notable limitation is that Dual-mode can only transmit single-link DVI/HDMI, as the number of pins in the DisplayPort connector is insufficient for dual-link connections and an active converter is needed for Dual-Link DVI and analog VGA"
     
    kent1146, Aug 22, 2010
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  6. zepharus

    zepharus Notebook Enthusiast

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    Damn... thank you
     
    zepharus, Aug 23, 2010
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