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  1. 08-06-2022, 02:05 PM #1
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    Connecting an old monitor to a (relatively) new graphics card

    I've recently built a new PC, which has an RTX 2080 installed. I'm trying to connect it to a fairly old Dell U2713HM monitor (2012 vintage), which has a dual-link DVI interface capable of 2560x1440 @ 60Hz. The monitor also has an HDMI 1.4 connector which is capable of 1920x1080. I've been looking for a dual-link DVI to displayport cable, but I don't think such a thing exists? There may be active adapters available, but their cost (and compatibility) probably makes their use somewhat impractical. Does anyone have any ideas, before I sell the monitor?
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    Re: Connecting an old monitor to a (relatively) new graphics card

    Does the CPU have an IGP?? Could try a passthrough using the IGP??
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    Re: Connecting an old monitor to a (relatively) new graphics card

    Seem to be a few "cheapish" adapters for using the dual-link DVI on the monitor:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/VisionTek-A.../dp/B00DYRQXMK

    https://www.scan.co.uk/products/06m-...hz-deep-colour
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    Re: Connecting an old monitor to a (relatively) new graphics card

    Ouch yeah, looks like it's active needed to get above 1080p I've got a similar vintage Dell monitor and just run it at 1080p via HDMI (on my wife's desk to don't use it often) from a USB-C adapter on my laptop.

    Are you sure it hasn't got a DisplayPort hiding in there?
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    Re: Connecting an old monitor to a (relatively) new graphics card

    Quote Originally Posted by MrJim View Post
    I've recently built a new PC, which has an RTX 2080 installed. I'm trying to connect it to a fairly old Dell U2713HM monitor (2012 vintage), which has a dual-link DVI interface capable of 2560x1440 @ 60Hz. The monitor also has an HDMI 1.4 connector which is capable of 1920x1080. I've been looking for a dual-link DVI to displayport cable, but I don't think such a thing exists? There may be active adapters available, but their cost (and compatibility) probably makes their use somewhat impractical. Does anyone have any ideas, before I sell the monitor?
    The specs for that monitor says it has displayport?

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    The specs for that monitor says it has displayport?

    Ha! That's hilarious! Me and my old eyes...yep, it does indeed have displayport! I thought that was a USB port! (it didn't help that I looked up the specs for the U2713HM, (minus the t), which doesn't seem to have displayport.) Dell & their confusing model numbers! Thanks everyone for pointing out my ineptitude!!


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    Re: Connecting an old monitor to a (relatively) new graphics card

    Has happened to us all at some point i'm sure. Better to find out now rather than after you had sold it
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    Re: Connecting an old monitor to a (relatively) new graphics card

    Quote Originally Posted by Jonj1611 View Post
    Has happened to us all at some point i'm sure. Better to find out now rather than after you had sold it
    Absolutely...I'm very relieved I didn't end up selling it!!


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