Converting Displayport input to a HDMI input

[azibux1]

Hi all,

Just wondering is the above possible?

I see adaptors are available but I'm not sure which 'way around' they work

I will be wanting to convert the Displayport input on my Dell U2412M into a HDMI port, so I can connect a Raspberry Pi to my monitor with a standard HDMI to HDMI cable

Is there anything suitable available for this?

Thanks!

 

[Teal]

As far as I know, there is no passive way to do this, so you are not looking for a cable, you'll need a powered converter of some kind.

They do exist, but no idea how good they are.

 

[azibux1]

As far as I know, there is no passive way to do this, so you are not looking for a cable, you'll need a powered converter of some kind.

They do exist, but no idea how good they are.

Hmm okay thanks

Will have to investigate into some options

 

[spoffle]

You'd be better off having your PC connect via displayport if you can rather than converting the Rasp Pi's output.

 

[azibux1]

Dell U2412Ms have so many inputs, why would you bother?

Have my PC in the DVI port at the moment. And wanted to connect a raspberry pi to the monitor also, AND get HD output from it

Is there any other way? Or am I missing something obvious?

Thanks

 

[d_brennen]

DVI switch? Pretty sure RPi can display over HDMI-DVI adaptors, you lose sound though, if that is applicable to your monitor

 

[azibux1]

DVI switch? Pretty sure RPi can display over HDMI-DVI adaptors, you lose sound though, if that is applicable to your monitor

Yes sound won't make a difference to me as my monitors don't have speakers anyway

I've just found some info from a RPi site that sells accessories and it says for one of their adaptors:

HDMI Female Connecter A (The Raspberry Pi End conected with an HDMI cable)
DVI Male Connecter B (The DVI Monitor End)

So I could get that, then find a suitable DVI switch

Will have a think, thanks for the ideas Keep any more coming if you have any