Old Dell PC, new Asus monitor: buy a display-port-to-HDMI cable?

[fomorian]

Hi, all:
What is ideal cable to link this monitor http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B2HH7G0/ref=gno_cart_title_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DERor and a Dell Dimension 5100 PC?

From what I've been reading, seems Display Port should go to PC's HDMI for best results. Have not bought yet. Thank you . . .

 

[kanewolf]

It depends on what ports the computer has. It looks like the 5100 might have a DVI port or might not. What choices are there on the PC?

 

[fomorian]

I believe VGA -- it's in the shop. I count 18 pins and small metal slot in the PC end of the cable here. Some Dell 5100 specs:
http://www.engadget.com/products/dell/dimension/5100/specs/

 

[kanewolf]

If you only have VGA, then I would recommend that you add an inexpensive video card that had either DVI or display port. Something like this. It has a DVI port and an HDMI port.

Your Dell has a PCIe x16 slot according to the documentation so that should fit just fine.

 

[fomorian]

Thank you. I read that DVI doesn't carry audio and Display Port is better, is this a fact? I use separate speakers. Had a feeling I'd need a video card upgrade.

 

[kanewolf]

True DVI doesn't have audio. HDMI does. If you use separate speakers, that won't really matter.

 

[fomorian]

Just picked PC up from repair shop: it has 1 DVI port and 1 VGA port.
The replacement monitor (Asus VG248QE) would have DisplayPort, Dual-link DVI-D and HDMI ports; would the DVI-D plug into the Dell's DVI port?
Thanks again . . .

 

[kanewolf]

Just picked PC up from repair shop: it has 1 DVI port and 1 VGA port.
The new monitor has DisplayPort, Dual-link DVI-D and HDMI ports; does DVI-D plug into the Dell's DVI port?
Thanks again . . .

With only a 1080p resolution, you don't need a dual link DVI. You might not be able to use 144Hz but the cable that the monitor comes with should work.

 

[fomorian]

Why would they include a dual link cable if monitor res is 1080x1920 (and does "dual link" mean it has 2 outlets on one end)? Thanks.

 

[kanewolf]

Why would they include a dual link cable if monitor res is 1080x1920 (and does "dual link" mean it has 2 outlets on one end)? Thanks.

Dual llink

means that there are more pins connected. I am doubtful that the DVI port on your computer is dual link. It will accept a dual link cable but I bet all the pins are not enabled.

 

[fomorian]

Just found that pic on wiki, thanks! My comp has DVI-I Dual (24 grouped boxes, and another 4 to the right around a cross slot). Seems it's always had 6 more plugs available than the monitor's DVI-D cable offer. Any way to tell if enabled? May upgrade video card as well.

 

[kanewolf]

I don't know of a way to tell if the video out is single link or dual link.

 

[fomorian]

Thanks. Seems this PC and monitor would work together but not deliver 144 Hz w/o those pins. Know of any video card upgrades for a Dell Dimension 5100 that has all 24 enabled?

 

[kanewolf]

Since this question has been answered -- you might want to pick a best answer and start a new thread with that question. I am not a gamer so 144hz doesn't matter to me....

 

[fomorian]

cheers -- thanks for the help