Monoprice DisplayPort 1.2a to DVI Active Adapter, Black
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Looks like a female DVI end. Will I need a double male DVI adapter to connect to a monitor?
Stewart H
on Jan 24, 2021
BEST ANSWER: This adapter connects to a standard DVI cable - just converts it to DisplayPort. It would not be long enough to to connect directly to the back of the monitor.
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- Christine C on Jan 24, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 28, 2019
BEST ANSWER: This adapter connects to a standard DVI cable - just converts it to DisplayPort. It would not be long enough to to connect directly to the back of the monitor.
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- Christine C on Jan 24, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 28, 2019
No, You will need a DVI to DVI cable. The adapter is very short.
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- Marty H on Jan 25, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 25, 2020
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Most DisplayPort to Dual Link DVI adapters require USB power. This does not? Anyone confirm 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz Dual Link? Some reviews report that this adapter doesn't support Dual Link output. I think the description says Dual Link because it allows you to connect using a Dual Link cable but the adapter only uses the Single Link signals (like HDMI). In that case, you might as well get an active DisplayPort to HDMI 2.0 adapter which supports single link up to 600 MHz (4K 60Hz).
A shopper
on Aug 7, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I can confirm that this adapter does not output dual-link 2560x1600. I don't know why they claim it does. It works great for single-link 1920x1200.
As to your other question, I don't know of any fundamental reason that someone couldn't make a DP-to-DL/DVI adapter that ran entirely off bus power. It'd just be a lot harder to do. DisplayPort only provides [email protected] (450mA), which isn't even enough to run a stock Raspberry Pi. A custom ASIC might work, but this isn't exactly a big market. Much easier (and cheaper) to simply have an extra power input.
As to your other question, I don't know of any fundamental reason that someone couldn't make a DP-to-DL/DVI adapter that ran entirely off bus power. It'd just be a lot harder to do. DisplayPort only provides [email protected] (450mA), which isn't even enough to run a stock Raspberry Pi. A custom ASIC might work, but this isn't exactly a big market. Much easier (and cheaper) to simply have an extra power input.
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- Ken H on May 13, 2019
- Purchased on May 3, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I can confirm that this adapter does not output dual-link 2560x1600. I don't know why they claim it does. It works great for single-link 1920x1200.
As to your other question, I don't know of any fundamental reason that someone couldn't make a DP-to-DL/DVI adapter that ran entirely off bus power. It'd just be a lot harder to do. DisplayPort only provides [email protected] (450mA), which isn't even enough to run a stock Raspberry Pi. A custom ASIC might work, but this isn't exactly a big market. Much easier (and cheaper) to simply have an extra power input.
As to your other question, I don't know of any fundamental reason that someone couldn't make a DP-to-DL/DVI adapter that ran entirely off bus power. It'd just be a lot harder to do. DisplayPort only provides [email protected] (450mA), which isn't even enough to run a stock Raspberry Pi. A custom ASIC might work, but this isn't exactly a big market. Much easier (and cheaper) to simply have an extra power input.
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- Ken H on May 13, 2019
- Purchased on May 3, 2019
No, it does not actually support dual-link DVI, despite what the official description says. I tried it on a HP LP3065c monitor. (see my and other reviews)
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- Victor L on Oct 30, 2017
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How Do I get it to be full resolution? It will not let me go above 640 x 480, and the monitor allows 1440 x 900
Dewey D
on Jun 16, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I'm sorry to hear that, I would recommend checking for a video driver update for your graphics card. Feel free to reach out to our technical support team should you require additional assistance here:
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- Mark P Staff on Jun 21, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I'm sorry to hear that, I would recommend checking for a video driver update for your graphics card. Feel free to reach out to our technical support team should you require additional assistance here:
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- Mark P Staff on Jun 21, 2017
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My computer is hooked up DVI dual link to current monitor and also has unused HDMI. I have a new monitor with Display Port, Mini Display Port and HDMI. Will this cable work from computer to monitor or should i choose mini or HDMI?
Eric M
on Mar 17, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
No, this item will take a signal from a DisplayPort port and transmit it to a DVI display.
It will not work in reverse.
No, this item will take a signal from a DisplayPort port and transmit it to a DVI display.
It will not work in reverse.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 29, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
No, this item will take a signal from a DisplayPort port and transmit it to a DVI display.
It will not work in reverse.
No, this item will take a signal from a DisplayPort port and transmit it to a DVI display.
It will not work in reverse.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 29, 2019
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Each of my two computers support one HDMI output, and one DVI output. My two monitors only support VGA or DVI. Can i use the HDMI active adapter (#12781), and the DVI active adapter (#12784), and use this device as a KVM switch between my two computers and monitors?
A shopper
on Mar 16, 2020
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BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Our KVMs are not made to work with converters or adapters so we cannot guarantee this would work in that setup.
Our KVMs are not made to work with converters or adapters so we cannot guarantee this would work in that setup.
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- Tyler C Staff on Mar 17, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Our KVMs are not made to work with converters or adapters so we cannot guarantee this would work in that setup.
Our KVMs are not made to work with converters or adapters so we cannot guarantee this would work in that setup.
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- Tyler C Staff on Mar 17, 2020
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will this work on my pc with 4k hdmi output to my 30" apple cinema hd display at 2560 x 1600 resolution?
A shopper
on Jan 9, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Not without another adapter. It should support the resolution since the TV will tell the PC that its max resolution is 2560x1600. However you will need an HDMI to DisplayPort adapter in order to use it.
You would be better served looking for an HDMI to DVI adapter instead. e.g. https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=2404
You would be better served looking for an HDMI to DVI adapter instead. e.g. https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=2404
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- Nick S on May 21, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 1, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Not without another adapter. It should support the resolution since the TV will tell the PC that its max resolution is 2560x1600. However you will need an HDMI to DisplayPort adapter in order to use it.
You would be better served looking for an HDMI to DVI adapter instead. e.g. https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=2404
You would be better served looking for an HDMI to DVI adapter instead. e.g. https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=2404
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- Nick S on May 21, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 1, 2017
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will this work on my pc 4k hdmi output to a 30" apple cinema hd display at 2560 x 1600 resolution?
New User U
on Jan 9, 2021
BEST ANSWER: This plugs into displayport, not HDMI, so no.
If your pc also has a displayport output, then yes it will work. You will not set the pc to a 4k resolution, but to 2560x1600.
If your pc also has a displayport output, then yes it will work. You will not set the pc to a 4k resolution, but to 2560x1600.
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- THERON on Jan 9, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 14, 2020
BEST ANSWER: This plugs into displayport, not HDMI, so no.
If your pc also has a displayport output, then yes it will work. You will not set the pc to a 4k resolution, but to 2560x1600.
If your pc also has a displayport output, then yes it will work. You will not set the pc to a 4k resolution, but to 2560x1600.
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- THERON on Jan 9, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 14, 2020
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Does this support 1080p at 144Hz? I would like to connect an Asus VG248QE
A shopper
on Jun 9, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. Yes this does support 1080p @144hz.
Thank you for your inquiry. Yes this does support 1080p @144hz.
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- Coty R Staff on Jun 27, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. Yes this does support 1080p @144hz.
Thank you for your inquiry. Yes this does support 1080p @144hz.
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- Coty R Staff on Jun 27, 2023
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Will this adapter allow 1440p output from a DisplayPort port of a Dell Optiplex 7010 (MT) i7-3770 (Intel HD 4000 graphics)? The system has 2 DisplayPort ports (not sure what version) and 1 VGA.
A shopper
on Nov 28, 2018
Does this support 1080p@144 Hz going from Display Port to DL DVI (dual-link DVI)?
A shopper
on Apr 14, 2021
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Rated 4 out of 5
Works as Advertised
Good value, works great.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Just what I needed
Used this to connect an Old monitor to my new GPU. Worked as it should, and a reasonable price too.
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Rated 1 out of 5
Does not work as advertised
I frequently have to unplug it and plug it back in to get the PC to recognize the adapter. Have tried it with multiple video cards. Also displays frequent horizontal green lines for the first few minutes of use. Would not recommend.
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received timely and product works
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Rated 3 out of 5
Solid at 2560x1440, not so much at 2560x1600
This has worked well for me with my 27" display at 2560x1440 for the last several years.
But when I used it for a while with my 30" display at 2560x1600 it suffered from almost constant snow-like artifacting. It was obviously at the limits of its abilities.
So, depending on what resolution you are trying to drive, it's either perfectly fine, or not good enough.
But when I used it for a while with my 30" display at 2560x1600 it suffered from almost constant snow-like artifacting. It was obviously at the limits of its abilities.
So, depending on what resolution you are trying to drive, it's either perfectly fine, or not good enough.
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Rated 4 out of 5
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Rated 1 out of 5
Does NOT work for dual-link DVI.
Don't be like the rest of us, check the reviews before you buy this product...
Did you think this adapter would let you keep using your old 30" monitor, you know the one that only has a dual-link DVI input? Well, it won't. You can plug it in, but you're not getting a picture. :(
Apparently there are "active" adapters with a separate usb connection for power, and maybe those work, but I ended up buying a new monitor instead.
Did you think this adapter would let you keep using your old 30" monitor, you know the one that only has a dual-link DVI input? Well, it won't. You can plug it in, but you're not getting a picture. :(
Apparently there are "active" adapters with a separate usb connection for power, and maybe those work, but I ended up buying a new monitor instead.
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Rated 1 out of 5
Doesn't work as advertised. Would not buy again.
Not actually an active adapter. Doesn't actually support dual-link DVI signaling even though the connector looks the part.
This doesn't support the 2560x1600 resolution of an Apple Cinema HD 30" display
This doesn't support the 2560x1600 resolution of an Apple Cinema HD 30" display
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great product
It worked as described with max supported resolution up to 2560x1440. Great value.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Works Great!
Love my new setup, this cable is bringing new life to my monitor!
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