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    Displayport to HDMI

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by jacb5595, Sep 7, 2011.

  1. jacb5595

    jacb5595 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So, I have an Alienware M15x with a Displayport. I have some movies on my laptop, and would like to connect my M15x to my TV that has HDMI ports. I know that there are Displayport to HDMI adaptors, but I just want to find out if both sound and video would work properly. I have read some posts where users wouldn't hear sound or something :$

    Thanks in advance for the help
     
    jacb5595, Sep 7, 2011
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  2. Master Schollz

    Master Schollz Notebook Consultant

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    Ya displayport will pass sound as well. Sometimes mine for some reason won't register as displayport being plugged in, so the sound will come out the built in speakers. I find a quick restart with the hdmi cord still plugged in fixes it.
     
    Master Schollz, Sep 7, 2011
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  3. JohnnyFlash

    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    Just buy a DP > HDMI cable, much cleaner solution.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Sep 7, 2011
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  4. Mexic00ls

    Mexic00ls Notebook Deity

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    and make sure to ask seller if the audio passes thru, i made the mistake of buying without asking first and the audio didnt work.... :(
     
    Mexic00ls, Sep 7, 2011
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    jacb5595 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Both of ur suggestions were very useful... thnx
    Ill see if i can find the cable, if i can't, then ill just buy an adaptor...
     
    jacb5595, Sep 7, 2011
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    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    I got two off eBay, Chinese seller. Really cheap and only like $10 shipping.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Sep 8, 2011
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