DP to mini DP adaptor

[rhodeski]

Like an idiot, I ordered the Startech active mini DP to Dual DVI D cable without checking my card first, only to find out my card has a full size DP port

Do OcUk stock a full size DP to Dual DVI cabl? Or a DP to mini DP male / female converter (which sounds like a bad idea anyway)?

Have had a search through the site but couldn't see either? Saw a full size Dell DP to active dual link DVI connector on amazon but reviews were 50/50 works / doesn't work and really would like to get 120hz surround working on my Samsung S23A700s.

Any advice (other than "what an idiot") greatly appreciated

 

[king2104]

are you planing eyefinity

 

[Cleeecooo]

What graphics card is it?

The adapter will cost around £75. You need a n active DP to DVI dual link adapter to make use of 120hz

This is presuming you're trying eyfinity.

 

[rhodeski]

Sorry should have said.... Card is one of these OcUk GTX 280 and the adaptor I bought is one of these

It was only after the adapter arrived and I tried to plug it in that I realised what a fool I was

Currently have 2 of the monitors connected via DVI D and the third via HDMI, but when I run extended desktop in that configuration (which is awesome btw) from what ive read, whilst gaming the HDMI limits the whole setup to 60Hz.

 

[rhodeski]

Anyone have any ideas / know where to get the adapter I need?

 

[pgi947]

You need displayport male to mini displayport female, they should exist

 

[rhodeski]

Yeah, I have seen one (not sure if I'm allowed to post the link) for £8.50, but not sure whether that would have a negative impact on anything Vs a proper full size DP to DVI D adapter? Although finding one of those that's guaranteed to work seems like a bit of a minefield!

 

[pgi947]

I wouldn't think so, its all digital signal so should be no quality loss or anything going from DP>MDP>DVI.