Is an Apple ACTIVE Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter the same thing as an old Mini-DP to DVI adapter?

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Will a different adaptor give me better resolution between my old computer and a new monitor?

Computer: MBP 15-inch Mid 2010

Monitor: Dell U2713H

Current cable: 20276 3dv ft1 DVI Digital Dual Link with a Apple Mini-DP to DVI adapter to get it to plug into my MBP.

Possible solution?: Apple ACTIVE Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter instead of my old adapter above?

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4), Please help! I suck at this stuff!

Posted on Aug 5, 2014 3:21 PM

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Yes. A single-link DVI connection can't drive that monitor at its maximum resolution.

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Thank you Neil! I'll try it out and report back. Fingers crossed!

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It worked!! That cable was the ticket. I'm up and running. Thank you so much for taking the time to help me, Niel. :-))))

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