Displayport VS Dual-Link DVI

[ryce4lyfe]

So I know that both can support 1080p gaming at 144hz. Is there any difference between them at all at this resolution and refresh rate? I've heard that dp might provide slightly better quality? Please tell me the differences no matter how small the importance. And could someone please point me in the direction of a good displayport cable that I can buy if I do decide on it? Thanks in advance!

 

[dexxterlab97]

DP has sound while DVI do not. DVI has screws to secure it so you do not accidentally get unplugged. But DP support 3D better. Quality won't be noticeable.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Suggest using the cable that comes with the monitor.

 

[Rogue Leader]

DP and DVI are identical at 1080p and 144hz, they have the same performance, DP has a clip that holds it in as well so its as safe as DVI.

DP has better support for 3D video modes (which probably doesn't matter to you if you don't have a 3D monitor), and DP has audio if you even need that (most do not). Otherwise its a digital signal, the quality is exactly the same, anyone who tells you different doesn't know what they are talking about..

 

[LB23]

DP Is needed if you plan on going with freesync/gsync. If you do get a DP cable make sure its VESA-compliant. If its not you will have 3.3v along pin 20 going from your monitor back into your gpu that can kill it over time. I learned this the hard way. One that I found was https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CD1FB3A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Rogue Leader]

DP Is needed if you plan on going with freesync/gsync. If you do get a DP cable make sure its VESA-compliant. If its not you will have 3.3v along pin 20 going from your monitor back into your gpu that can kill it over time. I learned this the hard way. One that I found was https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CD1FB3A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Good point I forgot about the Freesync/Gsync support. Still has nothing to do with image quality but if you have a monitor with these feature(s) thats the cable you want to utilize it.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Again, not sure why this question is being asked..... unless we talking about cheap korean monitors, if you buy a 144 Hz non G-Sync monitor, it will come with an appropriate DL-DVI cable ... if you buy a G-Sync monitor, it will come with the appropriate cable. In 23 years of building PCs, never had too order a cable. Now I'm curious ....

Has anyone ever had a monitor delivered with the wrong type of cable ?

Has anyone ever bought a quality monitor, opened the box and not had the necessary cable inside ?

 

[LB23]

Some people buy used monitors from ebay or whatnot or refurbs that don't always have all the parts.

Edit to add the cable that came with my monitor was defective and I had to order a replacement. 23 years of PC building yet you cant think of a reason someone would need to order a cable......

 

[Rogue Leader]

Again, not sure why this question is being asked..... unless we talking about cheap korean monitors, if you buy a 144 Hz non G-Sync monitor, it will come with an appropriate DL-DVI cable ... if you buy a G-Sync monitor, it will come with the appropriate cable. In 23 years of building PCs, never had too order a cable. Now I'm curious ....

Has anyone ever had a monitor delivered with the wrong type of cable ?

Has anyone ever bought a quality monitor, opened the box and not had the necessary cable inside ?

Many times it will come with all of the cables it needs however, sometimes they are not long enough. Therein comes the choice of which one do you buy? Also I have gotten a monitor that had both DVI and HDMI and only included the DVI cable, and it wasn't a cheap monitor.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Some people buy used monitors from ebay or whatnot or refurbs that don't always have all the parts.

Edit to add the cable that came with my monitor was defective and I had to order a replacement. 23 years of PC building yet you cant think of a reason someone would need to order a cable......

I can certainly think of a reason to buy a cable. But that's not the question ... the question here was "which one to buy ?" And the answer still is ... the same one that came in the box.

Yes, 23 years of PC building and ....

I never built for or knew anyone who would trust ebay for a monitor purchase
I never built for or knew anyone who received a defective item and didn't get it replaced by the seller
Assuming say you lost it in a move ... then still same exact advice, you replace the lost item with the exact same type of cable that came in the box... same as you would do with anything else.

Many times it will come with all of the cables it needs however, sometimes they are not long enough. Therein comes the choice of which one do you buy? Also I have gotten a monitor that had both DVI and HDMI and only included the DVI cable, and it wasn't a cheap monitor.

Again, same answer ... you buy the exact same one that came in the box.

All of the cables ? I never had a monitor arrive without a power cable and the required signal cable. How many more do you need ?

How many 144 Hz monitors have you used with an HDMI cable ? I have never been involved with a build that used an HDMI cable.

If it comes with a 3' cable and you want a 6', then again, you get the same type of cable that came in the box.

 

[LB23]

I can certainly think of a reason to buy a cable. But that's not the question ... the question here was "which one to buy ?" And the answer still is ... the same one that came in the box.

In 23 years of building PCs, never had too order a cable. Now I'm curious

Yes, 23 years of PC building and ....

I never built for or knew anyone who would trust ebay for a monitor purchase
I never built for or knew anyone who received a defective item and didn't get it replaced by the seller
Assuming say you lost it in a move ... then still same exact advice, you replace the lost item with the exact same type of cable that came in the box... same as you would do with anything else.

Should open your mind to situations that others may do and it may help you understand a simple concept of buying a cable. I didnt feel the need to pay for shipping to send my monitor back over a bad cable. We have explained to you why and the OP has all the info he needs to make a choice. No need to continue with the "Well I never in blah blah blah". If you really need more help on why a cable would need to be ordered you could start a new thread.

 

[Rogue Leader]

Some people buy used monitors from ebay or whatnot or refurbs that don't always have all the parts.

Edit to add the cable that came with my monitor was defective and I had to order a replacement. 23 years of PC building yet you cant think of a reason someone would need to order a cable......

I can certainly think of a reason to buy a cable. But that's not the question ... the question here was "which one to buy ?" And the answer still is ... the same one that came in the box.

Yes, 23 years of PC building and ....

I never built for or knew anyone who would trust ebay for a monitor purchase
I never built for or knew anyone who received a defective item and didn't get it replaced by the seller
Assuming say you lost it in a move ... then still same exact advice, you replace the lost item with the exact same type of cable that came in the box... same as you would do with anything else.

Many times it will come with all of the cables it needs however, sometimes they are not long enough. Therein comes the choice of which one do you buy? Also I have gotten a monitor that had both DVI and HDMI and only included the DVI cable, and it wasn't a cheap monitor.

Again, same answer ... you buy the exact same one that came in the box.

All of the cables ? I never had a monitor arrive without a power cable and the required signal cable. How many more do you need ?

How many 144 Hz monitors have you used with an HDMI cable ? I have never been involved with a build that used an HDMI cable.

If it comes with a 3' cable and you want a 6', then again, you get the same type of cable that came in the box.

You can't be serious here.

I just bought 2 monitors for my wife, both monitors while not 144hz came with DVI, HDMI, and VGA cables. Now clearly me or you would know what to use but for someone who is not completely familiar with it, hence asking a question here.

Its the point of Tom's Hardware....

 

[12lives]

You can't be serious here.

I just bought 2 monitors for my wife, both monitors while not 144hz came with DVI, HDMI, and VGA cables. Now clearly me or you would know what to use but for someone who is not completely familiar with it, hence asking a question here.

Its the point of Tom's Hardware....

X2 - Bought Acer KG240 and it came with both dual link DVI and display port cables - My GPU has both, hence the benefit of the"which one" question, answer!