Displayport to Dual link DVI

[p_monks33]

Any suggestions for a displayport to dual link DVI adapter? I need it to use 3d surround on my GTX 680 according to nvida's website.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=330-5521

??

Seems to be one of the cheaper dual-link ones. I'm still running multiple 1280x1024 panels, so I don't really understand the whole dual/single link thing. (My third eyefinity monitor uses a $30 displayport to single-link adapter.)

So... *shrug*?

 

[p_monks33]

Heard about alot of failures from the dell. Thanks though. I cant believe displayport wont run 120hz 3D.

 

[p_monks33]

I have a MSI 680 and three of the acer GD235hz's. They have DP on them but look what nvidia suggest on the site. http://www.nvidia.com/content/3d-vi...ion_Surround_GF_GTX_680_Mar12_rev2-Single.pdf

 

[mple]

http://www.prlog.org/11875550-accel...dual-link-active-adapter-with-3d-support.html

http://www.costcentral.com/proddeta...TECH_3D_W_MINI_DP_ADAPTER/B087B007B/11558364/

 

[kevinsbane]

Heard about alot of failures from the dell. Thanks though. I cant believe displayport wont run 120hz 3D.

That makes no sense whatsoever D: The GTX 680 outputs a DISPLAYPORT signal to the displaypoirt -> DL-DVI adapter, which then sends a DL-DVI signal to the surround monitor. I don't see how a native displayport monitor wouldn't work with displayport, since as far as the GTX 680 is concerned, it can't tell the difference between a native displayport monitor and a displayport-to-DL-DVI adapter.

On the geforce blog site, it says that

Furthermore, the 3D Vision monitor connected to the DisplayPort requires a DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter if the monitor lacks native DisplayPort compatibility.

I dun get it. Which is right?

 

[ViRGE]

I have a MSI 680 and three of the acer GD235hz's. They have DP on them but look what nvidia suggest on the site. http://www.nvidia.com/content/3d-vi...ion_Surround_GF_GTX_680_Mar12_rev2-Single.pdf

So unless I'm reading the wrong page, the GD235hz doesn't even support DisplayPort. It's DL-DVI, VGA, and HDMI. In which case I think you're confusing the HDMI port for a DisplayPort.

In any case you're correct in that you'll need a DisplayPort to DL-DVI adapter. The good news is that they're all the same (only one company makes a chipset). The bad news is that they're all the same. So you can grab the Dell or the Apple adapter, it won't make a difference.

 

[taltamir]

OP, what kind of inputs does your 3 monitors have?

 

[p_monks33]

1dvi 1 hdmi 1vga. So I need an adapter. Gonna check out the second one.

 

[guskline]

p_monks33: I'm using 2d surround but i'm sure 3d would work. I have 2 of my monitors connected to the 2 DVI ports and the third monitor is connect as follows: DVI from monitor to Active display port to displayport on the GTX680. I'm using this displayport adapter:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16815158198

Despite the two bad reviews it has worked well when I used it for the 3rd monitor on Eyefinity with a 5850 and just as well for the GTX 680. Since it is an active USB powered adapter it should be fine for 3d use.

 

[p_monks33]

How about the monoprice one? Anyone tried it? It gets good reviews and is 40 buckaroos less than the others.

 

[guskline]

How about the monoprice one? Anyone tried it? It gets good reviews and is 40 buckaroos less than the others.

Can you post a link ? If it's not an active displayport, I think you will have problems, especially with 3D

 

[p_monks33]

http://www.monoprice.com/products/p..._id=1042802&p_id=6904&seq=1&format=4#feedback

 

[guskline]

The GTX 680 uses a full, not mini displayport. I think this is a mini displayport. BE CAREFULL!

 

[p_monks33]

Yeah im scared to have 2 or three adapters. May just risk it with the dell

 

[guskline]

The adapter I bought (I also have an active mini) was originally for the 5850 which required a full sized displayport. AMD statrted to use mini displayport connectors with the 6000 series and continued it with the 7000 series. The Nvidia GTX 670/680 use a full sized displayport.

 

[ViRGE]

The GTX 680 uses a full, not mini displayport. I think this is a mini displayport. BE CAREFULL!

Eh, all you need is a simple mechanical adapter for switching between DP and miniDP.

 

[guskline]

Eh, all you need is a simple mechanical adapter for switching between DP and miniDP.

BE Careful of those also. Bought one and it didn't work.

 

[ViRGE]

BE Careful of those also. Bought one and it didn't work.

I don't understand how it couldn't work. It's a mechanical adapter; there are no electronics, it just bridges pins together.

 

[p_monks33]

I ended up buying this one. Has a few more good reviews than the startech. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812607011

 

[p_monks33]

Canceled that order. Just read that it doesnt support 3d

 

[p_monks33]

Back to square 1. I might just order the Nvidia one on their website.