Issue With DVI Dual Link Adapter - BENQ XL2411

[LordSherman]

I am wondering if anyone can offer some input on this issue I am having. As if I can I would like to just use an adapter instead of having to upgrade my monitor.

My current situation is I am running a BENQ XL2411 144Hz monitor.  It worked perfectly with my amazon basic Dual link cable to my GTX 1070.  I have since upgraded my build and no longer have a DVI port on my GPU.  I thought all was fine and dandy and I bought an adapter.  I foolishly did not check if it was dual link or not so I was not able to get 144hz with it.  I ordered a new dual link adapter and just tried it.  I am getting now a message that is not removable AFAIK, tried all sorts of settings, that is saying Incorrect Dual Link Cable use the one provided with the monitor.  I thought okay lets try that.  I actually was able to find that cable and attempted to use it with the adapter. Same message coming up.  I would like to add I can get 144hz with the adapter just that pesky message is coming up.

So it is obviously an issue with the adapter. I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations.  Whether that be an adapter that might not have these problems with my monitor, or a way to remove the message, or i guess if all else fails recommendations on some 24in monitors with similar specs but a display port instead

[Glenwing]

Which adapter are you using, can you post a link to it?

[LordSherman]

13 minutes ago, Glenwing said:

Which adapter are you using, can you post a link to it?

This is the one I purchased  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DYRQXMK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Glenwing]

10 minutes ago, LordSherman said:

This is the one I purchased  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DYRQXMK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yeah, it's a known problem when using that adapter with the XL2411, as it says in the reviews.

 

You need this one: https://www.amazon.com/Dell-BIZLINK-DisplayPort-Adapter-Powered/dp/B003XYBA72/

[LordSherman]

Oh haha,  I should have taken a closer look your review comes out on top with my exact issue.  I appreciate the help!

[LordSherman]

On 3/15/2020 at 5:34 PM, Glenwing said:

Yeah, it's a known problem when using that adapter with the XL2411, as it says in the reviews.

 

You need this one: https://www.amazon.com/Dell-BIZLINK-DisplayPort-Adapter-Powered/dp/B003XYBA72/

Thank you so much for the suggestion!  It seems to be working just fine although I do notice one issue.  When I first start my pc or the monitor first comes on the extreme far right vertical line of pixels start flickering.  Almost like a snow effect.  It is very hard to see, but of course I notice it haha.  It goes away after a few minutes but I am wondering if this is any sort of typical side effect you may have insight on.  Hoping maybe nothing is wrong with my specific adapter.