Looking for a way to run 2560X1440 via hmdi/display port to dvi

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Hi this says
This cable offers optimal support for resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 and is intended to connect computers and other source components with HDMI outputs--such as Blu-Ray players or Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 game consoles--to DVI-equipped televisions or monitors
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this means it does not support 2560X1440 no?
 
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Hmm if it says that I wouldn't get it then.
 
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I think you will need an active mini DisplayPort to dual link dvi cable.

While the HDMI standard is based on the DVI standard it only has a single link while DVI can have 2.

HDMI gets around this issue to allow 2560 x 1440 and higher by running that link at a faster speed with supported hardware. This faster single link would not be handled by most DVI devices.

If dual link DVI is the only option you have, you will need a converter for sure and it has to be dual link. Many DP - > DVI/HDMI adapters are single link and that is NOT what you want in this case.

Can you please list what monitor you have?
 
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Well if DVI is the only input you will need to find an adapter. Would recommend DisplayPort as the starting point as almost all DVI -> HDMI adapters are passive and thus will not work.

Now some strange things may happen depending on the hardware inside the screen/video cards. I had a monitor with an HDMI input and used a DVI single link to HDMI adapter(passive) and the video card recognized it was HDMI and allowed 2560 x 1440 by pushing the link speed as needed.

If the screen was so lucky to actually be able to take a higher link speed a passive adapter would work, but I would not bet any money on it. So if you have a friend with such a cable, you may want to try it to see what it does.
 
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Then why don't you look at getting a DIFFERENT COMPUTER?

Other:
1) There are PASSIVE cables but they require the DP output to be able to pass out a DVI signal. Since these cables exist it's possible however I have absolutely no idea which computers can do this.

Otherwise you need an Active adapter which will cost if you want a reliable one.

2) The PC you linked seems a little expensive at almost $500 and being barebones thus needing likely memory, an SSD/HDD and an OS.

3) Without the proper adapter you need a "DUAL-LINK DVI" output to achieve the native resolution which may require a PC with a dedicated video card as most small units use DP or HDMI to save space.
 
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Build your own?

The PC you linked is $480 without drive, OS, or DDR3 memory. Why not put together something using:

1) M350 case: http://www.mini-box.com/M350-universal-mini-itx-enclosure

2) mini-ITX wi-fi board: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gah97nwifi

*This board has Dual-Link DVI which you need: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4992#ov

3) Remaining components (CPU, CPU cooler, suitable DDR memory etc, PSU)
*Stock CPU fan should fit. Case site has good info.
 
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I currently have my own pc built. I was gonna bring parts from that one to this one, and I have extra SO-DIMM ram and an os. Yes I know this pc is expensive for what it costs but I really like the super-small form factor. I am simply looking for a way to hook this up via DVI while retaining the 2560X1440.
 
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