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A dumb cable question about DP cables

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Mtj

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Hi,

I just wanted to know if there is any difference between DP to mini DP cables and DP to DP cables. I bought a Dell U2417H which has included a DP to mini DP cable, but I also have a spare DP to DP cable. Which one should I use? Is there any difference?

Thanks for you patience,

Mtj
 
Well, generally there's no difference. It's a digital signal so as long as it's carried to the end without being corrupted, it will just work. I personally like to use a adpter-free solution if I can just to eliminate a possible failure point.
 
Signal/quality wise there's no difference, and DP to mini DP cables don't use adapters they just wire the correct pins up internally, so basically it doesn't matter. MiniDP is just there for laptops and other mobile devices where form factor is an issue, although some monitors may use them as well.
 
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