Getting max resolution with a Dell UltraSharp U2711?

[Chiefcrowe]

I have this monitor but am not getting the max resolution 2560 x 1440 with the 2xVGA connector that came with it. If i get an HDMI adapter for my video card, would that do the trick?
I have this card: Nvidia NVS 300 Graphics (PCIe x16)

 

[nitromullet]

I looks like 2560x1440 is only supported with Display Port.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/product-nvs-300-us.html

You can get an adapter to go from DMS-59 to dual DP.

http://www.amazon.com/DMS-59-TO-DUAL.../dp/B004HYAXLQ

Pretty pricey considering you'll still need a DP cable as well.

 

[Termie]

Dual link DVI or display port only.

I wouldn't count on that adapter on Amazon to support the full resolution, as the dms standard itself probably doesn't support it.

Just buy a new video card:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102994

It has dual link dvi. If you need a workstation card for some reason, you might need something different though.

 

[blackened23]

I have this monitor but am not getting the max resolution 2560 x 1440 with the 2xVGA connector that came with it. If i get an HDMI adapter for my video card, would that do the trick?
I have this card: Nvidia NVS 300 Graphics (PCIe x16)

2560x1440 is higher than VGAs maximum resolution. You can only use DVI-DL (note that it must be DL) or displayport. HDMI also will not work.

If you don't have a proper port for it, you may need a new graphics card; an adapter also will not work. VGA > DVI still has VGA's limited max resolution.

edit: looks like some already beat me to it

 

[Chiefcrowe]

Thank you. I'm guessing that you can't get an DMS-59 with DP and DVI right?

Problem is there is a 2nd monitor too but it is smaller and I don't think it has a DP input.

I looks like 2560x1440 is only supported with Display Port.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/product-nvs-300-us.html

You can get an adapter to go from DMS-59 to dual DP.

http://www.amazon.com/DMS-59-TO-DUAL.../dp/B004HYAXLQ

Pretty pricey considering you'll still need a DP cable as well.

 

[thecoolnessrune]

I'm Stupid. Nevermind. It turns out that the NVS 300 and some FirePro cards have separate DisplayPort channels now rather than passively converting DVI.

You can indeed use a DMS-59 to Dual Display Port adapter to get two fully functioning DisplayPort channels. You *do* need to use a good adapter though. There are lots of those out there that have odd issues above 1600x1200 resolutions (there's a few forum posts about this out there). A lot that I see recommended is HP part number XP688AA. It's pretty expensive ($30) but is guaranteed to be used with 2560x1600 resolution monitors.

Last EDIT to answer your last concern. It appears that in all likelihood the DisplayPort system in the card won't allow mixing of signaling (since they are designed to be output from a single port). You could try a passive adapter, but I'm guessing it wouldn't work.

With access to two fully functioning DisplayPorts, you can always connect your second monitor with an Active DisplayPort adapter.

Active DisplayPort to Single Link DVI Adapter: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814999030

Active DisplayPort to VGA Adapter: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815158150

 

[Chiefcrowe]

Thanks thecoolnessrune! I will try that DMS-59 to Dual Display Port adapter from HP and hope that will work!

 

[aaksheytalwar]

1440p runs fine with DVI.

 

[Stuka87]

1440p runs fine with DVI.

Dual-Link DVI yes. Standard DVI no.

 

[HexiumVII]

shell shocker http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellS...7-_-05052013_1 with DVI DL for $20 AR

or Geforce $10 AR MSI says it has Dual link, I just got mine, will try Monday.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127705