Connecting a MiniDP 1.2 display cable to a Thunderbolt 3 port

[Goi]

Hi,

I have a new Dell XPS 13 laptop that has a Thunderbolt 3 port, and no other display output ports. What adapter can I get to connect my monitor's miniDP 1.2 cable to it?

Thanks.

 

[SithSolo1]

https://thunderbolttechnology.net/tech/faq

According to this FAQ DP and miniDP cables are compatible with the port. You would think that means it just plugs right in but I don't know for sure.

 

[xthetenth]

I'm pretty sure it'd take an adapter. What shape is the Thunderbolt 3 port? It should just be a USB-C connector, which would require an adapter to fit an mDP cable.

There looks to be a huge variety on amazon if you search for "usb-c to mini displayport", but I have no idea how to judge quality. Luckily I don't think that there's the same potential for problems as with legacy USB to USB-c cables, but there might be potential for problems.

 

[Goi]

Yup it looks like a USB-C port.

 

[ViRGE]

You'll want one of these, and then a DP Male to miniDP female adapter (as I don't think anyone currently makes a direct USB-C to miniDP adapter): http://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=103&cp_id=10330&cs_id=1033001&p_id=13234&seq=1&format=2

(Or to make this easier, replace your monitor's miniDP cable with a regular cable, and you can skip the mini adapter)

 

[Goi]

You'll want one of these, and then a DP Male to miniDP female adapter (as I don't think anyone currently makes a direct USB-C to miniDP adapter): http://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=103&cp_id=10330&cs_id=1033001&p_id=13234&seq=1&format=2

(Or to make this easier, replace your monitor's miniDP cable with a regular cable, and you can skip the mini adapter)

Thanks. I found this, which is a direct adapter, but not sure of the quality...