DVI-D (Dual Link) Splitter, is it possible?

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I have a Dell 3007WFP-HC which only has 1 single DVI-D. I'd like to hook up my Xbox 360 or PS3 to run it at 1080p if I ever feel like it. Of course both the 360 and PS3 use HDMI, so I was wondering what my options were. Any takers?
 
I'll try out a DVI to HDMI cable when I get home, if I remember. It should work fine.

I cam across an item on Amazon saying it comes with a DVI converter to change the VGA cable to DVI-I(supposed to work with DVI-D fine).

Here.
 
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Traze said:
I'll try out a DVI to HDMI cable when I get home, if I remember. It should work fine.

I cam across an item on Amazon saying it comes with a DVI converter to change the VGA cable to DVI-I(supposed to work with DVI-D fine).

Here.
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Well I have both of those..but I was looking for a 'switching' box to do all of this. Let me know what you find out- Thanks!
 
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Try the Gefen site. They are expensive but we own many of their switches and extenders and their products are excellent.
 
You want a switch, not a splitter, but the 3007WFP doesn't support 1080p or 720p, so it doesn't matter. You can't use consoles with that monitor without an external dual-link scaler, which doesn't exist at the moment, and if one does come out, expect to pay several hundred dollars.
 
So the 3007WFP-HC Doesn't have a built in scaler? That's weird because I was able to plug in my Macbook (not pro) via DVI and I was getting 1280x800.
 
It only supports 2560x1600 and 1280x800. It does pixel doubling at 1280x800. Anything else is done by the video card.
 
Traze said:
I cam across an item on Amazon saying it comes with a DVI converter to change the VGA cable to DVI-I(supposed to work with DVI-D fine).
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$10 says it doesn't work. DVI-I is interlaced, meaning it carries both analog and digital signals. DVI->VGA adapters only convert the analog part. DVI-D is, as the name implies, digital only, making it completely incompatible with VGA. Even if the pins physically fit (usually don't, the four holes around the horizontal bar are sealed in DVI-D), there will be no signal that the monitor can understand.
 
Here's what you need:

1x Gefen 4x1 DVI DL Switcher
http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=3499

2x HDMI DVI Cable 28AWG - 15ft w/Ferrite Cores (Gold-Plated)
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10231&cs_id=1023104&p_id=2505&seq=1&format=2

2x DVI Male Digital/DVI Male Digital Dual Link CL2 (24AWG) Cable - 15FT
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10209&cs_id=1020901&p_id=2688&seq=1&format=2

If you're planning on watching movies via the PS3 or 360 things get more complicated. The Gefen switch may support HDCP (some of their swtiches do) but I don't see it in the specs. Your best bet to is contact gefen and ask them. They have forums on their site. Of course your display needs to support HDCP as well.
 
Don't buy from Gefen. Their products are ridiculously overpriced. Monoprice has what you need. What you need to buy is a HDMI switch, two DVI male to HDMI female adapters, and some HDMI cables.

HDMI switch: http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=109&cp_id=10110
Adapter: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10419&cs_id=1041902&p_id=2029&seq=1&format=2
HDMI cables: http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240

The whole setup should cost under $100. You plug the DVI adapter into your computer's DVI out and your LCD monitor's DVI in. Then you hook up the PS3, 360, and PC into the HDMI switch and the out of the HDMI switch into the monitor.

There are two problems with this setup though. One is that if you have dual-screen setup, when you switch from the PC signal to another signal, the computer thinks the monitor is disconnected and if you switch back to PC, it won't display anything. The fix for this is to disable a certain service that detects hotplugging of monitors. Also, if you have the 360 on and you switch away from it, it will be fine, but the moment you switch back to the 360, it will reset itself. This will only happen if you are using the component cable to get RCA audio out, it won't happen if you use the same cable for optical out. The fix for this is to either get a DVI doctor, or to open up the component cable itself (the big gray box part that plugs into the system) and disconnect a black wire inside it. Also, since the gray box part is so thick, you can't plug in a HDMI cable and it at the same time unless you break open the box and shave down the HDMI cable.
 
Ranma13 said:
Don't buy from Gefen. Their products are ridiculously overpriced. Monoprice has what you need. What you need to buy is a HDMI switch, two DVI male to HDMI female adapters, and some HDMI cables.

HDMI switch: http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=109&cp_id=10110
Adapter: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10419&cs_id=1041902&p_id=2029&seq=1&format=2
HDMI cables: http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240

The whole setup should cost under $100. You plug the DVI adapter into your computer's DVI out and your LCD monitor's DVI in. Then you hook up the PS3, 360, and PC into the HDMI switch and the out of the HDMI switch into the monitor.

There are two problems with this setup though. One is that if you have dual-screen setup, when you switch from the PC signal to another signal, the computer thinks the monitor is disconnected and if you switch back to PC, it won't display anything. The fix for this is to disable a certain service that detects hotplugging of monitors. Also, if you have the 360 on and you switch away from it, it will be fine, but the moment you switch back to the 360, it will reset itself. This will only happen if you are using the component cable to get RCA audio out, it won't happen if you use the same cable for optical out. The fix for this is to either get a DVI doctor, or to open up the component cable itself (the big gray box part that plugs into the system) and disconnect a black wire inside it. Also, since the gray box part is so thick, you can't plug in a HDMI cable and it at the same time unless you break open the box and shave down the HDMI cable.
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that sounds perfect...but will the HDMI cable support 2560x1600? And will the 3007WFP-HC be able to display 1080p properly? Thanks for the info guys!
 
TheSandman2236 said:
that sounds perfect...but will the HDMI cable support 2560x1600?
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Nope. You need a dual link DVI switch. HDMI gear is only compatible with single link DVI.** Your monitor is dual link. Dual link is required for 2560x1600.

**Technically, HDMI is compatible with dual link DVI but only "Type B" HDMI equipment. I've never seen any Type B stuff for sale but it must be available somewhere. All of Monoproce's switches are Type A. If you do manage to find a Type B HDMI switch it won't be cheap.
 
Just read the whole wikipedia article. Should've done that to begin with lol...thanks for the help everyone. Looks like I'm 'S-O-L' :D
 
TheSandman2236 said:
Just read the whole wikipedia article. Should've done that to begin with lol...thanks for the help everyone. Looks like I'm 'S-O-L' :D
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The solution I gave here will work.

HDMI is compatible with single link DVI. Dual link DVI is downwardly compatible with single link DVI.
 
kristof said:
The solution I gave here will work.

HDMI is compatible with single link DVI. Dual link DVI is downwardly compatible with single link DVI.
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I don't know about the 360, but it won't work with the PS3.

In single-link 3007WFP will only take 1280x800, a resolution the PS3 does not support.

The only way to connect a PS3 (and maybe 360 too) to a 3007WFP is with a scaler.

Gefen's HDmate will for example work, but only supports single-link. They're supposed to release a dual-link scaler next year. (and cost around $500)
 
Actually, after the november update you might be able to use the 360 with your monitor. Supposedly 16:10 resolutions will be supported and 1280 x 800 is 16:10 so you might get lucky!
 
abe2000 said:
In single-link 3007WFP will only take 1280x800, a resolution the PS3 does not support.
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Are limitations like that common in dual link displays? Single link has enough bandwidth for 1920x1200. There's no way to justify handling anything less.
 
kristof said:
Are limitations like that common in dual link displays? Single link has enough bandwidth for 1920x1200. There's no way to justify handling anything less.
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It depends on the display. The 3007 does not include a built in scaler. It's purely built for 2560x1600. The 3008 has the scaler (and a slew of inputs)

The 3008 also costs $1700 and the 3007 costs 899. BIG difference.
 
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