Help me understand please

[aabro]

Hello 

 

In my first post here i was looking for help to choose a new monitor. But after a lot of reading (reviews, etc...) I've heard about that dual link DVI is better than DVI, but what is the difference?! I'm running a GTX 660 and if dual link DVI is better can i have a setup with a dual link DVI cable. I'm planning on getting the BenQ XL2411T

 

Thanks! 

[defunkt]

Dual link DVI supports up to something like 2560x1600. Were as Single Link DVI maxes out at 1080p.

[Samdb]

Damn, @CreepingMoth beat me to it.

[CatCloud]

Dual link also lets you use more then 60 hz, if your monitor supports it. That goes for 3D aswell if i remeber correctly.

[TheDigitalRealm]

Hello 

 

In my first post here i was looking for help to choose a new monitor. But after a lot of reading (reviews, etc...) I've heard about that dual link DVI is better than DVI, but what is the difference?! I'm running a GTX 660 and if dual link DVI is better can i have a setup with a dual link DVI cable. I'm planning on getting the BenQ XL2411T

 

Thanks! 

 

With that graphics card I really wouldn't waste money on a 120Hz monitor. You'll never hit 60+ fps on max settings with most games. I guess it makes sense if your playing in 3D?

[aabro]

With that graphics card I really wouldn't waste money on a 120Hz monitor. You'll never hit 60+ fps on max settings with most games. I guess it makes sense if your playing in 3D?

I know, but I'm getting a second one in November or October

[aabro]

Dual link DVI supports up to something like 2560x1600. Were as Single Link DVI maxes out at 1080p.

Thank you sir! But on last question. It is two different cables though l, right?

[SMURG]

Thank you sir! But on last question. It is two different cables though l, right?

Afaik, yes. When I bought my monitor the documentation made pains to point out that it included a dual link DVI cable, so I assume they are different.

[defunkt]

Thank you sir! But on last question. It is two different cables though l, right?

The difference it that dual link DVI has all the possible pins. and single link has a chunk of pins missing.

[defunkt]

Dual link also lets you use more then 60 hz, if your monitor supports it. That goes for 3D aswell if i remeber correctly.

And this.