arent all dvi-d cables the same?

worldonpause · Apr 8, 2013

im trying to get a cable today from my local b&h store

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/632711-REG/Comprehensive_DVI_DVI_10ST_Standard_Series_30_Gauge.html

it says maximum resolution 2048x 1536, but my monitor is 2560 x1400.

i thought all cables were the same?

bignastyid · Apr 8, 2013

Nope you need a Dual link dvi-d cable. Dual link cables support higher resolutions and refresh rates than a standard single link dvi-d cable.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812529046
Also make sure your video card has a dual link dvi port.

unoriginal1 · Apr 8, 2013

There's dual link and single. As well as DVI-I and DVI-A

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Visual_Interface

worldonpause · Apr 8, 2013

the one i posted on bh says DVI-D Dual Link Cable (10')

but it says only maximum resoltuion of 2048x1536

is it an error on their part ?

unoriginal1 · Apr 8, 2013

worldonpause :

Nope not an error. Read up on the link I provided.

bignastyid · Apr 8, 2013

Oops didnt look at the link. A dual link cable should support up to 2560x1600.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10209&cs_id=1020902&p_id=2759&seq=1&format=2&ref=cj

unoriginal1 · Apr 8, 2013

Actually supports up to 3,840 × 2,400 at 33 hz refresh rate

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Regardless... You'll be fine OP with the dual link cable at the resolution. Interested thou.... Your video card doesn't have HDMI?

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