Connect PS4 to PC which is connected to Displayport only monitor

[trippy]

Hi,

I currently have my PC connected to an Nvidia G-sync monitor which only has 1 Displayport input. This works perfectly for my PC as my Nvidia 970 has the displayport output.

However I have recently purchased a PS4 and as the PS4 only has HDMI output I cannot connect it to my monitor. There is the option of buying an active HDMI to DP adapter but those cables don't seem to be working 100% yet as there are flickering issues etc.

I was wondering if it is possible to connect my PS4 directly to my PC (not sure if it has a HDMI input) and then the PC outputs the PS4's signal to my displayport monitor.

I would be grateful for any help.

 

[captaincharisma]

if your computer had a HDMI port it would only be for the integrated video adapter and it is output only. same would be if you connect your PS4 to your 970 GPU. it sounds like you have a bad adapter

 

[trippy]

if your computer had a HDMI port it would only be for the integrated video adapter and it is output only. same would be if you connect your PS4 to your 970 GPU. it sounds like you have a bad adapter

I haven't bought an adapter yet. But just going by my research these adapters don''t look like they work very well.

 

[deadheaddraven]

I am in the same situation, did you find a solution?

I am looking at this: (Elgato HD60 pro capture Card)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elgato-superior-technology-hardware-encoding/dp/B015E3OT54/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500543056&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=HD60+pro&psc=1

as it has an instant game view setting which might work for playing my PS4 & Wii U through my PC

which looks like it will work fine but is more expensive than just buying a cheap 2nd monitor

 

[turbopixel]

In your case, I would buy an adapter. Just try it, its the only cheap solution.

 

[deadheaddraven]

could you suggest an adapter?

the only port I have free is a Mini DP Port

 

[turbopixel]

Sorry no. I don't have one and did not research. Just bite it. With amazon you can send it back without giving any reason. At least in germany.

 

[deadheaddraven]

True True - I will see what I can find

thanks dude

 

[trippy]

I ended up buying the adapter as it was the most cost effective. It works generally well- there are flickering issues but after about 10-15 mins the flickering stops completely. By flickering i don't mean it is continuos- the screen will go blank for 5-10 seconds every 3-5 minutes but like I said it stops after 10-15 minutes.

This is the adapter I bought- https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0144NS4Z6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1