DVI computer, Mini DisplayPort Display

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DVI computer, Mini DisplayPort Display

I got a new display in the mail yesterday, and I realized that it has a Mini DisplayPort, while my computer has a DVI connection in the back.

But all the adapters I see go the other way: computers with the Mini DisplayPort connecting to displays with DVI.

Is there an adapter that will allow my DVI computer to connect to my Mini DisplayPort display?

Thanks for any help.

MacPro3,1, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Apr 15, 2011 3:52 PM

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Niel

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Apr 15, 2011 3:56 PM in response to crockalley

Click here. You need to use the dual-link adapter to get full resolution on a 27-inch display.

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Apr 15, 2011 8:24 PM in response to Niel

Thanks for that link! Yikes, another $200 just to get my display working. It's kind of frustrating that my top-of-the line computer of two years ago is, in some ways, now obsolete.

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LTrain

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Apr 17, 2011 8:46 PM in response to crockalley

130 on amazon.

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Stork

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Apr 23, 2011 7:18 AM in response to crockalley

This problem can also be solved by updating your graphics card. It can be used as a good execuse.😉

Given the choice of a new graphics card or adapter, I'd pick the card. The good news is that Apple is trending toward generic graphics cards rather than cards with unique Apple GPU BIOS.ℹ

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