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Hey, this is hopefully really easy for someone to answer, but I have to make sure so I don't waste $1200 on a monitor.

MY GRAPHICS CARD: GTX 285 2gb

I need to know if the Dell 3008WFP 30 in. monitor will accept dual link DVI with HDCP. (OR if there is some better or equivalent connection with the following specs)

It lists the connectivity as:

High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Digital Visual Interface - Digital (DVI-D) with High Definition Content Protection (HDCP)
DisplayPort
Video Graphics Array (VGA)
Component Video
Separate Video (S-Video)
Composite Video

It does not list dual link DVI with HDCP.... I take this to mean just single link. But the version it replaces had dual link DVI, so why would this one not allow that?

It also has DisplayPort, but can you use that with a GTX285 2gb?

I guess I am confused about what types of output a GTX285 would have and how well it would work with this monitor.

Thanks

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Message edited by marcellis22 on 07-14-2009 at 06:06:40 AM
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It has dual link, it couldn't display an image otherwise, well unless it ran at 30hz or something.

Whether or not it has HDCP I don't know but would be very surprised if it didn't seeing as it is the 2008 model and also has HDMI in it.

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Normally the GTX 285 has HDMI, 1 TV Out, and two DVI outputs and is HDCP compatible.
You can connect it via HDMI or DVI.


Message edited by evongugg on 07-14-2009 at 04:32:50 PM
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Thanks a lot guys.

Do you really think I need a better video card Marcelli?

Anyone else have an opinion on that?

I want 2500/2600, but wont game too much and I just want everything other than games to be perfect.

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Except for games, no you won't need anything more.

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