HDMI is an abbreviation of ‘High Definition Multimedia Interface’, and it refers to an interface that is used for transferring HD data from one device and transferring it over to another. Since the GTX 960 has an HDMI and a DP output, it was a no-brainer to use an HDMI cable to connect one of the monitors. For the second monitor, I could have just used a DP cable and called it a day; it would have been less expensive. I am not sure if I made the best choice or if it matters at all. Both HDMI and DP offer their respective video resolutions, with audio, and up to 60 frames per second (fps). I decided, for consistency and probably for no other reason, that I wanted both monitors to be connected via their HDMI inputs. I read it online that it may be because the type-C doesn't supply enough power, or passive cables don't work in general, HP hasn't been design with a screen in mind, all conflicting info. You'll need an adapter that supports the latest HDMI 2.0 or HDMI 2.1 specifications to get features like 4K, VRR, and HDR to work. Q: Does DisplayPort to HDMI Work Better Than HDMI? If you have a computer, DVD player, or other devices that output DisplayPort video, but your HDMI display like a monitor or TV doesn’t support DisplayPort input, your only option outside of getting a new monitor/TV is to convert the DisplayPort signal output by your device into an HDMI signal. Can you convert DisplayPort to HDMI 2.1?

Support for AMD Eyefinity technology also brings the user a cost effective way of creating a non-standard aspect ratio or ultra-high resolution display made up from up to 3 or more monitors. This feature also allows the user to run multiple applications simultaneously on separate screens, improving productivity in the workplace or creating a widescreen gaming experience.

Displayport To Hdmi Cables

Before we wrap up, it’s important to point out that this all applies primarily to the consumer market. Consumer PCs are designed for versatility and compatibility. Professional video equipment, on the other hand, is a whole different ball game. Pro-grade GPUs typically don’t have DP++ capability. Instead, most pro-grade equipment uses a Field Programmable Gate Array or similar technology. In other words, they will only send a signal in the native format of the interface. If you absolutely must use a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter for pro-grade equipment, you’re going to need an active adapter. The exception to this would be if you want to use resolutions higher than 1920 x 1200. In that case, you’d either need to downscale the video, or use a dual-link DVI cable. To do that, you need a more complex, active adapter. Another exception is if you need both audio and video. In that case, you’d need to run a separate cable for audio. However, that was early on. Now that every bit of bandwidth is needed for the huge UHD signal, there is no way that you can pass through full 4K 60hz on the same port. This is why there are 'cheap' adapters and 'not cheap' adapters. J’ai acheté cet adaptateur car je voulais connecter mes écrans en chaîne ( Display Port Daisy Chain), cependant je n’avais qu’un HDMI de disponible sur le deuxième écran.

The displayport signal and the HDMI signal are completely different, but because it was designed to be cross-compatible early on, a displayport can output HDMI (pass-through) and an adapter only has to do some work changing voltages and passing the signal (so called 'passive' adapters). It’s true that DisplayPort and HDMI 2.1 both support video and audio, but they use different protocols.

To understand, it’s important to remember why both of these standards were created. Remember: HDMI was created by display manufacturers, while DisplayPort was created by IT companies. To put things another way, DisplayPort is optimized for the source side. This includes PCs, AV receivers, and other, similar devices. I have had good prior experience with "Cable Matters," so I went with them. Installation could not have been any simpler. I plugged the DP end of the adapter into my graphics card and my HDMI cable from my second monitor into the other end of the adapter. My second monitor came on immediately as the extension of the first. No installation or configuration of any kind was needed. It is just as if I had used a regular DP cable, so the end result is exactly what I wanted. These signal converter adapters can convert DisplayPort signals while supporting high resolutions up to 4K. Also, the HDMI cables can have Gold plated Connection terminals to transmit better signals through the cable.

On the other hand, passive DisplayPort adapters don't have any additional chips and instead require a source that supports dual-mode DisplayPort (DP++) to do the conversion. The video output is limited to 1920×1200 (Full HD) resolution and won’t do any justice to your 4K television. In earlier days, videos were transmitted commonly via VGA cables. How to convert DisplayPort to HDMI?

They can also be used in a DisplayPort setup, allowing you to connect many DisplayPort monitors to a single DisplayPort output. If you have an Older Graphics Card like me, that doesn’t have a HDMI 2.0 port, but does have a DisplayPort which is capable of a 4K resolution then this will work great between your PC and 4K TV at a 4K resolution and a refresh rate of 60Hz. On the other hand, DisplayPort, despite being a replacement for DVI, uses completely different technology. It also uses a lower cable voltage, only 3.3 volts instead of HDMI’s 5 volts. So how can a passive adapter even work without added power? Let’s take a look! DisplayPort to HDMI: Easy As Pie Otherwise, you need to select an active DisplayPort to HDMI adapter to convert from DisplayPort to HDMI. you need a HDMI 2.0 ready HDMI cable. Most cables sold in the last few years are 2.0 ready, or you can buy one quite cheaply. There are some inconsistencies across using cables from other devices. For example, the Nintendo Switch HDMI cable isn't 2.0 ready, but the one that comes with a Steam Link is. So try a few out.