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    M15x and 30 inch dual link dvi - not possible?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by deffo, Apr 21, 2012.

  1. deffo

    deffo Newbie

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    I was a happy xps m1730 + 3007wfp user . Decided to upgrade on M15x. I bought it and then i realized that i can not connect it to my monitor: dell 3007wfp

    as this picture shows - it can be connected only with dvi dual link cable or it will not work 2560x1600
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    as m15x have only vga (does not support 2560x1600) and display port i started to search for display port to dvi dual link cable. and i have found that this is not possible.

    Wiki says:
    so... is it really that my only choice is to buy something like this?
    DELL Display Port to Dual Link DVI Adapter : Desktop Accessories | Dell
    or should i just sell my monitor and buy new one? :(
     
    deffo, Apr 21, 2012
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    If you want to run at that resolution, then you need an active DP to Dual link DVI adapter with any monitor.
     
    katalin_2003, Apr 23, 2012
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