Which DP Cable should I get?

[TylerPak]

Hi, so I bought a monitor called Alienware AW2518HF and when I turned it on, it gave me a message saying that I don't have a DisplayPort cable. I was confused of why it needed it and I looked on user's guide. It said it's part of it, but I didn't get it on the box. I was wondering of which DP cable I should get for the 240hz monitor to work. Also, I don't have a computer with it, so don't I need it as well for this monitor to work? Thank you for reading this. 

[Statik]

Is this a joke?

[Bombastinator]

5 minutes ago, Statik said:

Is this a joke?

If it is it’s a very subtle one.  Not everyone is a computer expert.  I’m certainly not.  One of my problems here is walking into conversations where people know a whole lot more about IT than they sound like they do and winding up in deep water.  This one I think I can do if it’s real. It’s very possible it someone who DOES know that is making fun but I’m going to assume it’s not.

Edited January 7, 2020 by Bombastinator
Went on for a bit

[Bombastinator]

26 minutes ago, TylerPak said:

Hi, so I bought a monitor called Alienware AW2518HF and when I turned it on, it gave me a message saying that I don't have a DisplayPort cable. I was confused of why it needed it and I looked on user's guide. It said it's part of it, but I didn't get it on the box. I was wondering of which DP cable I should get for the 240hz monitor to work. Also, I don't have a computer with it, so don't I need it as well for this monitor to work? Thank you for reading this. 

A DisplayPort cable is a digital cable that’s a lot like hdmi but it does better stuff.  Because it’s digital “high grade” doesn’t really matter so get a cheap one long enough to get the monitor where you want it

[Statik]

1 hour ago, Bombastinator said:

If it is it’s a very subtle one.  Not everyone is a computer expert.  I’m certainly not.  One of my problems here is walking into conversations where people know a whole lot more about IT than they sound like they do and winding up in deep water.  This one I think I can do if it’s real. It’s very possible it someone who DOES know that is making fun but I’m going to assume it’s not.

I'm trying to understand the question? It sounds like he's asking does he need a computer to use a computer monitor... It's just worded poorly and sounds like he's asking a sarcastic question.

 

1 hour ago, TylerPak said:

Hi, so I bought a monitor called Alienware AW2518HF and when I turned it on, it gave me a message saying that I don't have a DisplayPort cable. I was confused of why it needed it and I looked on user's guide. It said it's part of it, but I didn't get it on the box. I was wondering of which DP cable I should get for the 240hz monitor to work. Also, I don't have a computer with it, so don't I need it as well for this monitor to work? Thank you for reading this. 

Ensure you get a DP version 1.4 cable.

[Glenwing]

16 minutes ago, Statik said:

Ensure you get a DP version 1.4 cable.

1080p 240 Hz only requires HBR2 speed, he doesn't need an HBR3 cable.

[Statik]

1 hour ago, Glenwing said:

1080p 240 Hz only requires HBR2 speed, he doesn't need an HBR3 cable.

Oh shit, my bad. I assumed it was 1440p. Good catch.