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    HDMI to DisplayPort

    Discussion in 'Razer' started by KillerFry, Jan 16, 2015.

  1. KillerFry

    KillerFry Notebook Consultant

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    Hey there guys!

    So, as we all know, the Blade 14 only has an HDMI output. I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations on an HDMI to DisplayPort adapter - my monitor only has DisplayPort on it (yeah, the ROG Swift).

    My desktop is out of commission for the moment, I was wondering if anyone has hooked up the Blade to DP.

    Anyway, thanks for any input!
     
    KillerFry, Jan 16, 2015
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  2. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    It wouldn't work for what you want anyway. HDMI is limited to 1080p @ 60hz. It's one of the downfalls of this rig. Why they didn't include an onboard mini-DP is mind boggling to say the least.
     
    LVNeptune, Jan 18, 2015
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    b0gd4n Notebook Consultant

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    actually it's limited at UHD @ 30z :D
     
    b0gd4n, Jan 19, 2015
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  4. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    Wow. I just checked the specs again and it is "HDMI 1.4a audio and video output" I swear when I read it earlier it said 1.3

    HDMI - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Unfortunately you don't get 1080p120 since that wasn't introduced until 1.4b =/ you would be limited to 1080p60 :(
     
    LVNeptune, Jan 19, 2015
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  5. KillerFry

    KillerFry Notebook Consultant

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    Still, it would be somewhat better than hunching over the screen, even if there's some interpolation.

    In any sense, I seemed to remember that this type of converter needs some kind of active processing on the signal, so it's not a simple cable, but a little box. Something like this: HDMI to DisplayPort Converter - Full HD | 1920x1200 | StarTech.com

    Anyway, I'll live for a few days while the H100i RMA comes back.
     
    KillerFry, Jan 19, 2015
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