If i am using the dual link dvi input to connect my pc, can i still use the displayport out to daisy chain a second monitor?
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No, DisplayPort's daisy chain feature requires all the links in the chain to be DisplayPort connections. DVI has a very different (and much older) signaling scheme, which cannot support multiple streams through a single cable, so there is no way to supply the extra data for the second monitor.
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Tom - you'd have to connect each PC to BOTH ports, a DVI and VGA. For example, my Dell laptop docking stations all have both DVI and VGA outputs, so I can switch back and forth between my two laptops and each gets both monitors. Pretty sure that if you just connect the DVI jack to your computer you will only have one monitor, not two.
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Almost certainly yes, although it depends on the video card. I have used a single-link (i.e. normal) DVI port to drive this monitor at 1920x1200. You do need a dual-link DVI (i.e. extra fancy DVI) to use all the pixels on the screen, but you may find your video card actually does have dual-link DVI.Most video cards with two outputs, like yours, can drive two separate monitors. I have very rarely seen exceptions - Dell computers with a VGA and a DVI port on the motherboard come to mind, in that case you can only use one. But that's the motherboard, if you install a video card you can use it normally. Almost certainly yes, although it depends on the video card. I have used a single-link (i.e. normal) DVI port to drive this monitor at 1920x1200. You do need a dual-link DVI (i.e. extra fancy DVI) to use all the pixels on the screen, but you may find your video card actually does have dual-link DVI.Most video cards with two outputs, like yours, can drive two separate monitors. I have very rarely seen exceptions - Dell computers with a VGA and a DVI port on the motherboard come to mind, in that case you can only use one. But that's the motherboard, if you install a video card you... » Read More Almost certainly yes, although it depends on the video card. I have used a single-link (i.e. normal) DVI port to drive this monitor at 1920x1200. You do need a dual-link DVI (i.e. extra fancy DVI) to use all the pixels on the screen, but you may find your video card actually does have dual-link DVI.Most video cards with two outputs, like yours, can drive two separate monitors. I have very rarely seen exceptions - Dell computers with a VGA and a DVI port on the motherboard come to mind, in that case you can only use one. But that's the motherboard, if you install a video card you can use it normally. « Show Less
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Yes. We had three on it for a couple weeks and added a fourth today. Two are native DisplayPort and the other two are adapted to DVI--it supports all four. Download the correct driver before you install; the disc that came with mine had the wrong driver.
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As long as the device in question has the feature set enabled by the manufacturer, HDMI video and sound output are possible from a Displayport. I confirmed this with Sapphire Customer Service about an ATI based 5570 video card I purchased with the Displayport. I like the flexibility of options DP gives. It can do everything HDMI can do, and more. It allows for much longer cable runs without degradation of signal, and it also allows you to hook the single cable to multiple monitors for a variety of configurations. You used to be limited to dual ports on most cards. 2xDVI is usually the standard, but with DP, you can hook up more than that using the single cable. For these reasons, I disagree with SH when he refers to Dell's decision to utilize the DP crap. Honestly, any technology is superior that can perform the same tasks as it's competition -in addition to it's own feature set.
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Yes, you can. You don't have to use 2 monitors. For the card or cable to work properly
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No. This adapter allows you to use one monitor, with three options for input type.
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I was able to accomplish this with the same PC. I used a DVI adapter for the second monitor.
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I switch between the DisplayPort and VGA connections all the time and it is reasonably easy to do. It works best if one of them is fully disconnected, since that forces the monitor to search for a signal on its own. However, even with both connected, pressing "1", then "Down", then "2", then "Down" until I get the input I want isn't tough to do, either.
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Hi, Yes you are correct, there are two displayport interfaces and one VGA.Thanks, PCrush
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I'm not sure what you mean by daisy chain? It has a DVI-D, VGA and HDMI port. If you are trying to get a duplicate image, absolutely. That is not monitor specific and is found in the display options. If you are talking about dual or triple monitor, absolutely definitely. I bought 3 of these during black Friday for $190 each. They function flawlessly for dual and triple monitor. If you are attempting triple monitor(Nvidia Surround or AMD EyeFinity) you will need a special active display adapter for the third monitor.
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There is no daisy chaining that I am aware of on any monitor. Instead it is video card driven. If your video card allows for 2 monitors, then you can use both.
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Yes you can, and remember the last monitor in the chain can be a basic monitor with a single input DP port. So you could save the extra $100 or so on that last monitor.
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Nope. One should do you just fine. Your computer should us the existing display driver for the first one then this will drive the second monitor.
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I"m not using adapters, but get great pictures on two monitors using dvi. Not sure why you wouldn't be.
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According to the displayport website, you actually can have it as the last monitor in a daisy chain: (http://www.displayport.org/cables/driving-multiple-displays-from-a-single-displayport-output/). "And while all monitors in the middle of the daisy chain need to be DisplayPort v1.2 daisy-chainable (since they need the DisplayPort output), the last monitor can be an older DP 1.1 monitor (which only has a DisplayPort input)." I bought one to be the last monitor in a chain of 3, and surprise - didn't work. Bummed.
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Yes, but only if you have a second rgb or dvi plug on your computer side then you could plug in the hdmi to the monitor if it supports hdmi. If not, I suggest using an RGB splitter which uses 1 to the computer and and 2 out to the monitors. It is located here on amazon as follows; (copy this and paste it to the amazon search) PTC Premium 1-FT GOLD Series VGA / SVGA 1 source to 2 displays Splitter cable - 2 separated leads for the displays for greater reliability and eliminates signal interference. Duplicates the image from the video source to 2 displays. If I did not understand your question I apologize