Amazon Basics DisplayPort to HDMI cable with gold-plated connectors 1.8 m

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Like Cable Matters, StarTech is another brand that’s specialized in making these sorts of cables and adapters. Here you’ll find the StarTech HDMI to DisplayPort Converter works to convert HDMI content over to the DisplayPort format, allowing you to connect a laptop or desktop alongside a DisplayPort monitor. Because as long as you don’t end up with a dud, and as long as you’re not subjecting the adapter to extreme environmental conditions, just about any decent HDMI to DisplayPort adapter should serve the purposes of a non-mobile user. It really only needs to plug-in and work, right? Cable Distance The Cable Matters HDMI to DisplayPort Adapter uses a really clever design. For the DisplayPort and HDMI portion of the device, it only stretches about six inches, which is all most people really need. But it stretches three feet for the power connection, which makes it far more versatile than adapters like the StarTech HDMI to DisplayPort adapter.

It’s unfortunate that they didn’t go above and beyond with specially plated connection terminals. But this sort of basic utilitarian design is easier to appreciate if you’re on a tight budget. This adapter includes a three-year warranty from StarTech, in addition to lifetime customer support from Star Tech. The StarTech HDMI to DisplayPort Converter is reasonably small and portable, measuring 6.69 x 5.59 x 1.18 inches, and weighing about an ounce and a half. Because the cable only runs about six inches, you need to have everything pretty close for everything in your setup to reach without needing extension cables. If the source supports dual-mode DisplayPort (also known as DP++), then you can use a passive adapter because the source can perform the conversion. If the source does not support DP++, then you mustuse an active converter, which includes additional chips to perform the conversion. When compared to a lot of similar adapters, Cable Matters delivers what could be called a generally superior quality. Because this isn’t a brand that makes adapters and cables on the side, it’s their main focus as a brand. It’s easy to see that focus in the design of their products. Here you’ll notice gold plated connection terminals on the ends of the adapter, helping to protect the connections from corrosion. So, what makes the Cable Matters HDMI to DisplayPort adapter stand out? For one, the USB power cable is 3-feet long and gives you enough flexibility to route it as per your preference. Do not have the USB port next to the HDMI port free? Sure, the long USB cable will take care of the issue. Alternatively, you also get the option of connecting it to a dedicated power source. Here too, the refresh rate reaches a maximum of 30Hz while running content at 4K resolution. Thankfully, it supports 2K content up to 60Hz.Thankfully, most DisplayPort problems are relatively easy to avoid or fix. Here are four common DisplayPort problems, along with advice for diagnosing and solving them. Display Adapter Link Failure

We’ll go through the connectivity question and cover some more of the basics below, so you have all the tools and knowledge you need. As it’s useful to know the difference between the two things, we’ll start there. Ensure you get a good connector for long-lasting use What Is HDMI? How long is the cable that runs between the HDMI connection and the DP connection? That will help determine how close together the two devices you’re connecting need to be. You’ll also want to consider the length of the included power connector because any active converter adapter will require an extra power source to work as an active adapter. The first clue to a DisplayPort link failure will probably be your monitor switching to low resolution. This mainly affects AMD GPUs and usually occurs after waking your computer and monitor from sleep.If you’re willing to drop down to 1080p, you’ll find support doubles to 60Hz. You can also get 60Hz while running at 1440p, at least if your video card happens to support it. The Radeon software should alert you to the problem with an error message, but this is easy to miss when it pops up. Open the Radeon software and have a look at the notifications. The message will be: Reaching 30Hz while running a UHD 4K resolution is something just about any adapter ought to be able to provide. But how does the adapter perform running at 1440p? How about 1080p? Reaching higher performance standards is only possible when you’re working with the latest versions of the DisplayPort format. For people who expect to run high refresh rate content at lower resolutions, these types of questions can be quite important. In most cases, that power source is provided through USB, which means a USB cable is included with the adapter. You might find alternatives to USB power connections, like DC power connections. But USB power is usually the simplest and most reliable way to get the job done because it doesn’t require you to get another adapter or power-box involved. Format Versions