Question dp to hdmi converter passive or active ?

[Monko87]

Hi, i have a zotac RTX 3060 (3 dp, 1 hdmi) and i was wondering if I could use a passive adapter, or if I'd have to get an active one? I m using a setup with 2 monitors both samsung 1920x1080 60hz

 

[Aeacus]

As far as i know;
Active adapter - to convert analog signal to digital. E.g VGA/DVI-A to HDMI/DP.
Passive adapter - to convert signal to different port. E.g VGA to DVI-A or HDMI to DP.

 

[Monko87]

As far as i know;
Active adapter - to convert analog signal to digital. E.g VGA/DVI-A to HDMI/DP.
Passive adapter - to convert signal to different port. E.g VGA to DVI-A or HDMI to DP.

but i need to convert from dp to hdmi, which one should i use ?

 

[Aeacus]

Both, DP and HDMI carry only digital signal. So, passive adapter does fine.

 

[Monko87]

are there any shape differences between a passive adapter and an active adapter? I just bought this, is it actually passive or should I buy another one?

https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0035PS57M?smid=A11IL2PNWYJU7H&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp&th=1

 

[Aeacus]

I just bought this, is it actually passive

Well, it says on the tin: "Cavo Adattatore Dongle Passivo da DP a HDMI". I don't understand Italian myself, but i know what "passivo" means.

Also, active adapters are usually beefier, since they need to house the chipset for conversion. E.g this thing,
amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-Supporting-Technology/dp/B00EDT0072

 

[Monko87]

Well, it says on the tin: "Cavo Adattatore Dongle Passivo da DP a HDMI". I don't understand Italian myself, but i know what "passivo" means.

Also, active adapters are usually beefier, since they need to house the chipset for conversion. E.g this thing,
amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-Supporting-Technology/dp/B00EDT0072

sorry for italian link 🤣 so with a passive adapter, the gpu make the conversion or what ? i was with this cable before and the hdmi side go overheating in 1-2 min. changed it for this one passive adapter, i hope this solution is better....
old cable https://www.amazon.it/dp/B07VKS8JQ3?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

 

[Aeacus]

and the hdmi side go overheating in 1-2 min.

Using cheap/no-name cables can cause all sorts of issues. Though, i haven't seen any cable overheats myself, then again, i don't buy cheap/no-name cables.

 

[Monko87]

Using cheap/no-name cables can cause all sorts of issues. Though, i haven't seen any cable overheats myself, then again, i don't buy cheap/no-name cables.

can u suggest me a good dp to hdmi converter ? passive adapter if you think it is better.

 

[Aeacus]

can u suggest me a good dp to hdmi converter ?

The same one i linked above should do fine.

Same manufacturer's passive version is this,
amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-HDMI-Adapter/dp/B00K0UDYLM/

Active DP to HDMI adapter is better used when you use one input device and like to extend it over multiple output devices. But since you have 2 monitors and only need to change one port, passive adapter does fine.

 

[Monko87]

The same one i linked above should do fine.

Same manufacturer's passive version is this,
amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-HDMI-Adapter/dp/B00K0UDYLM/

Active DP to HDMI adapter is better used when you use one input device and like to extend it over multiple output devices. But since you have 2 monitors and only need to change one port, passive adapter does fine.

thanks for all the information, tomorrow I will try the new adapter and let you know if and how it works.
Ps. the Startech adapter (the one i bought) turns out to be a good cable with a discreet brand, let's hope so 😆

 

[Monko87]

The same one i linked above should do fine.

Same manufacturer's passive version is this,
amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-HDMI-Adapter/dp/B00K0UDYLM/

Active DP to HDMI adapter is better used when you use one input device and like to extend it over multiple output devices. But since you have 2 monitors and only need to change one port, passive adapter does fine.

the adapter arrived today and works perfectly and additional note does not overheat at all, thanks again so much for all the info. 😍