Dell Monitor x 5870

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  1. Usuario

    Usuario Master Guru

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    Hi. I have just bought the Dell u2711 monitor wich is capable of a 2560 x 1440 resolution

    http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...etail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04&sku=224-8284

    and bought also an Asus 5870 Eyefinity 6/6S/2GD5 video card

    http://usa.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=0iFu3KAtYDxmb080&templete=2

    I've been told the only way to achive the full 2560 x 1440 is connecting the 5870 mini display port to the Dell u2711 Display port but this cnnection should be without any adapter. :wanker:

    So would you please guys tell what kind of connector should I buy/ I mean a regular mini display port to Display port cable would work or should I buy a " special kind of cable" :bang:

    Thank You very Much for your help
     
  2. Finchwizard

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    Whats' wrong with using the DVI connectors?

    2x Mini DisplayPort to DVI adaptor
     
  3. Usuario

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    If you use a regular adaptor you dont get the full resolution. It is a known issue.

    I have read one must use an "active adaptor" whatever this may be.

    I guess if one uses a mini display port to display port cable it should work, but I am not sure.

    I hope some of you Guru Guys can give me the correct information
     
  4. Finchwizard

    Finchwizard Don Apple

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    You don't get the full res when going from Mini DVI > DVI ?

    I would of thought there to be no problems. Unless it's a Dual Link issue?
    Seems strange to me and it should work.
     

  5. Usuario

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    The problem is this card has only single link dvi outputs
     
  6. Omagana

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    Confused,

    That monitor has a Displayport connection, why would you not just use a normal mini-DP to DP cable?

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    In fact it says on the site the cable comes with the card.
     
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  7. Usuario

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    Thanks Omagana. That is my idea. I did not receive the monitor nor the video card yet. I have read in some forums people are having problems to achieve full resolution, and monitor doesnt coming back after sleep mode when using adaptors. Since I have to order adaptor/cable from abroad ans it will take some time for me to get them I am just trying to make sure I will do things right.
    Probably you are right. The regular cable you`ve shown will work. ( Hopefully :D )
     

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