How do you tell if your Monitor supports Dual Link DVI & how do we benefit?

thegoldenstrand · Oct 1, 2006, 02:56 PM

I really don't know how to ask the write question or use the right words.. so this is just for starters, ok? I am thinking knowing dual link capabilities in monitors is important with all the newer, faster and better video cards now having dual versus single link capability. So which Monitors have it and.. if they have some, but not all.. is there hope to use them in a way that we can benefit from better screen resolutions and refresh rates on lcd monitors?

The Problem is, which Monitors will benefit from this?

I just bought an expensive for me.. Samsung 244T Monitor and.. it seems as though it might be limited to single link as its specs top it off at 165.. then again.. dual link is often described as just two 165 bandwidth links.. confusing for this old guy newbie to the world of dual link dvi.

1) Does the Samsung support Dual Link DVI?
2) Can the settings on the Samsung be hacked or reset to use use setings that will benefit from and use Dual Link DVI?

and.. how can you tell if a Monitor or TV will benefit from Dual Link DVI.

Confusing for me.. Yep.. I have read just enough to get myself in trouble.. white papers from silicon image.. various sites about DVI cable types.. etc..

So..???

All help appreciated!

Mike

TheBlackCat · Oct 1, 2006, 04:01 PM

My samsung uses dual-link. I don't know about yours. I really haven't noticed a significant improvement relative to VGA in all honesty, although I haven't looked that closely.

H3X4D3C1M4L · Oct 2, 2006, 05:55 PM

Dual link cables look different from single link, as long as the connector physically fits it should work, check the manual to be sure.

You only benefit if you're running resolutions higher than 1600x1200@75Hz

Oct 1, 2006, 02:56 PM	#1
thegoldenstrand DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	How do you tell if your Monitor supports Dual Link DVI & how do we benefit? I really don't know how to ask the write question or use the right words.. so this is just for starters, ok? I am thinking knowing dual link capabilities in monitors is important with all the newer, faster and better video cards now having dual versus single link capability. So which Monitors have it and.. if they have some, but not all.. is there hope to use them in a way that we can benefit from better screen resolutions and refresh rates on lcd monitors? The Problem is, which Monitors will benefit from this? I just bought an expensive for me.. Samsung 244T Monitor and.. it seems as though it might be limited to single link as its specs top it off at 165.. then again.. dual link is often described as just two 165 bandwidth links.. confusing for this old guy newbie to the world of dual link dvi. 1) Does the Samsung support Dual Link DVI? 2) Can the settings on the Samsung be hacked or reset to use use setings that will benefit from and use Dual Link DVI? and.. how can you tell if a Monitor or TV will benefit from Dual Link DVI. Confusing for me.. Yep.. I have read just enough to get myself in trouble.. white papers from silicon image.. various sites about DVI cable types.. etc.. So..??? All help appreciated! Mike

Oct 1, 2006, 04:01 PM	#2
TheBlackCat DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Searching for the Candle in the Dark Posts: 567 Rep Power: 0	My samsung uses dual-link. I don't know about yours. I really haven't noticed a significant improvement relative to VGA in all honesty, although I haven't looked that closely. __________________ [color=#000000]There is always an easy solution to every human problem—neat, plausible and wrong.[/color] -H. L. Mencken

Oct 2, 2006, 05:55 PM	#3
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 0	Dual link cables look different from single link, as long as the connector physically fits it should work, check the manual to be sure. You only benefit if you're running resolutions higher than 1600x1200@75Hz