Hooking up a 1440p monitor to a DVI port

nesteafury · Nov 28, 2015

So this year's Black Friday pressure buy turned out to be a dell u2515h 1440p monitor. The problem is my system is kinda old so I'm going to need some adapters to get this thing hooked up. My system is currently running a gtx 460 with 2 dvi ports and mini hdmi port. The card should be able to push a maximum digital resolution of up to 2560x1600 but only via its dual-link DVI outputs. The problem is that the monitor only has HDMI and displayport inputs. Can you guys vouch for any cables that I can order now as to not have a problem setting up when this 117ppi beauty arrives.

I was looking into the amazonbasics HDMI to DVI adapter cable but I couldn't find any information on weather it could run 1440p. Also, i'm Canadian so its gotta be able to be shipped here!

http://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-HDMI-DVI-Adapter-Cable/dp/B00L3KNZZ8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1448685079&sr=8-5&keywords=amazonbasics+dvi

Much appreciated, and Thanks you in advance guys

bailojustin · Nov 28, 2015

Buy a display port adapter, from that alone you can run max resolutions. just look for a HDMI to Display port adapter or Display port to DVI-DUAL adapter.

nesteafury · Nov 28, 2015

bailojustin :

How would I go about doing this? Just plug the display port adapter into the monitor and then run a DVI cable up to them from the graphics card? Would doing this really work? I was contemplating it, but I wasn't sure.

bailojustin · Nov 28, 2015

Yes that will work.

nesteafury · Nov 28, 2015

bailojustin :

Do you know how much bandwidth I'd need to run 1440p? It seems like every adapter I find is only rated up to 1080p

bailojustin · Nov 28, 2015

nesteafury :

for 100% maximum support you will need a card with a display port, the only way to achieve the highest resolution possible, like what you are considering.

Just remember you have to have a bomb ass card to handle 1440p, otherwise you will lag out like crazy. low fps.

bailojustin · Nov 28, 2015

Here is an adapter http:// This is the closest I can find for you.

nesteafury · Nov 28, 2015

bailojustin :

Do you think the cable i linked in the original post will allow me to get the full 1440p?

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