Reddit reviews AmazonBasics Uni-Directional DisplayPort to HDMI Display Cable - 6 Feet

Be careful with terminology. You don't need a converter. You need a displayport to HDMI cable. No adapter or anything. They might use the word adapter in the description for the cable, but a converter is a different thing and usually used to go from HDMI out to DisplayPort in.

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Something like this should be fine.

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https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable-Feet/dp/B015OW3M1W/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=displayport+to+hdmi&qid=1564670599&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Just get a DisplayPort --> HDMI cable for your monitor so the HDMI port is free for the Rift.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable-Feet/dp/B015OW3M1W/

Do the displayport to HDMI. I believe it carries sound that way.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable-Feet/dp/B015OW3M1W

DP to HDMI cables are a thing. Example: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable-Feet/dp/B015OW3M1W

Am I wrong to assume you want to hook the PS5 to a monitor? Just buy an HDMI to display port chord.

The video ports you want to use are on the video card, not on the motherboard. Video ports on a motherboard are only using the CPU's built-in GPU, if it has it--this is generally a significantly weaker GPU and not suited for gaming, though it is fine for a secondary monitor and casual web browsing/office PC uses. If you go with a Ryzen 2700x, it doesnt even *have* an integrated gpu, so the ports on the motherboard are totally dead and not used at all.

. The card I linked (and most cards of that performance tier) will have 1 HDMI + 3 or so Displayports, but a HDMI to Displayport cable is dirt cheap, only like $11, so you can plug the HDMI end into your monitor/tablet/whatever and the DVI end into your GPU.

Alright. Both of your monitors only have HDMI, but your card only has one HDMI port.

So you will need one HDMI to HDMI and one DisplayPort to HDMI.

DP to hdmi. And i have tried all different brands and they all work good. I love amazon basic cables and their stuff.

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https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable-Feet/dp/B015OW3M1W

yeah. depending on what video card you're using, you should be able to get audio out over it as well.

you can get a DisplayPort to HMDI cable from Amazon. look for one that does audio, if you need audio out on the TV.

here's an adapter

here's a cable

I know what you meant, since I work in technical support, and deal with customers who don't know what to call things all the time. "I'm adapting DP to HDMI, but I'm not using an adapter, just a cable" is a common one. Most issues arise from misunderstanding that only dongles are adapters, which is why I have to break it down as 'I understand you're saying that you are not using an adapter, what port is the cable plugged into on the computer.... HDMI? .... and on the monitor? .... DP? .... Is there a box on the cable? ... No? ... I found your problem.'

A tiny dongle that has DP and HDMI plugs, that plugs into DP on the computer, and gives a plug for an HDMI to HDMI cable is an adapter. This is what you meant. Not linking a pic, since we're both in agreement these are adapters. Now, so you understand a tiny bit more...

A 2 meter long cable with a DP and HDMI plug on either end (like this) is ALSO an adapter. Sure, no additional breaks, but it adapts DP to HDMI. Would probably help OP with less additional parts to buy. It's still an adapter, and works effectively the same as the dongle, just a bit longer and with some gender variances on ends.

That VERY SAME cable would not work if plugged into a HDMI port on the computer, and DP on a monitor. It requires an active adapter, which does a little conversion from the older HDMI standard to the newer DP standard. In the instance of HDMI-DP, it can draw power from HDMI but still requires a housing for the chipset (like this). Most active adapters have a second cable that plugs into USB or the wall (like this).

Relevant

> do need a wireless network adapter.

Choosing a wireless adapter with Linux that functions well entirely relies on driver support for the wireless chipset more than the brand or model on the box.

Atheros chipset based wireless adapters are more often than not the best option available. Locating one can be challenging but they are available. the most modern atheros wireless driver for Linux is the ath10k Linux driver. Researching this module should reveal many options.

The wireless adapters available may not all be new but there are options for wireless cards that use that driver specifically

>Do I need amd hardware?

No

>Would intel be the way to go?

That has been mine and many others experience.

As mentioned previously Ryzen cpu's having severe hardware faults that can only be fixed by replacing the cpu.

This more recent issue with Ryzen based motherboards not yet being fully supported also solidifies Intel as the best available choice between brands.

Someone I helped this past weekend couldn't get thermal management drivers for his Ryzen motherboard to function properly. While some of the challenges are entirely as a result of experience anyone with similar amounts of experience could expeirence similar results from new amd based pc hardware.


>Forgive me for my lack of understanding, but why two harddrives? What does the sata SSD drive do?

SSD hard disks use NAND flash memory instead of spinning mechanical platters to store data and ssd's as a result are quite a bit faster with data throughout and responsiveness. Latency response times are significantly lower for SSD's to respond to data read and write requests however the total available storage space is also significantly lower as a result.

With the reduced storage space having a second mechanical disk with good performance and storage space is still beneficial.

Typically if your careful about where you install software having a 512 GB ssd you should never fill it to capacity running an OS install.

>Does the motherboard support an extra harddrive?

Yes absolutely. That motherboard has support for several hard disks and dual M.2 SSD drive expansion slots. M.2 SSD disks are the newest SSD form factor and the data transfer speeds they can offer are astounding however the cost per gigabyte is also significantly more.

>I'd like to hook up some sort of webcam and microphone. Do you have any thoughts on the best way of acquiring such? I've only ever used inbuilt systems in laptops.

I have an older model Microsoft Lifecam Cinema webcam that does have a microphone and also has working native open source Linux drivers. Newer webcams may be nicer and easier to locate such as a Logitech C930 but i'm unaware if native Linux driver support is available.

>It'd be really cool to have two monitors for my computer. Woud that motherboard support such?

That Asus motherboard can run up to three monitors using different display connectors with just the onboard video provided by the Intel CPU.

The EVGA videocard supports running four displays with proper connectors. I have three monitors on my pc with an nvidia evga 1070 graphics card using displayport to HDMI adapters easily located from amazon

The monitors I use are Acer H236HL models that offer very nice slim bezels and IPS LCD panels and support HDMI connections. These monitors are an older model acer however for the cost they are a fantastic economical option of you only require 1080p resolution. Here's a couple Linus Tech Tips reviews on these monitors.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXX0cCWWDsU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODGn3I9BIAo

You can get DP to HDMI cables. One like this is all you would need to get that second monitor up and running.

I see what your saying! Yea, they do make HDMI to Display Port cables. Here's an Amazon Basics cable. They are usually pretty reliable and on the cheaper side. I would get a cable over an adapter just because that is one less "extra" thing that could have issues down the road.

These work fine. https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable-Feet/dp/B015OW3M1W/ref=sxin_2?crid=2ODLJ98DXNQUD&keywords=displayport+to+hdmi&pd_rd_i=B015OW3M1W&pd_rd_r=1114dfec-e6db-4c42-8a81-23a0fcb0e7e7&pd_rd_w=dLBfx&pd_rd_wg=9rXYU&pf_rd_p=2f202bc2-a141-4742-bd82-9252d5485b34&pf_rd_r=4RE88PM8BBHF74W81F6Y&qid=1557344410&s=electronics&sprefix=dis%2Celectronics%2C134

Check if you have a port to plug the HDMI cable from the odyssey in to. If you only have 1 HDMI port that's occupied by your monitor, buy this and use it to connect your monitor.

AmazonBasics DisplayPort to HDMI Display Cable - 6 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015OW3M1W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_prKnDbQ726E0T

The 6 foot is out of stock but there's 10 feet and a few others if you are ok with the length. The 1080 should have at least 2 Display Port outputs. Use the Display Port to HDMI adapter for your monitor. Keep the direct HDMI connection for the Rift.

Update:

Using AmazonBasic cables as suggested and an HDMI-DisplayPort Adapter, still stuck at 60Hz.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ACWG11W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015OW3M1W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014I8SIJY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So... any suggestions that don't involve me spending another $100?

Had an idea to use this. I'm curious if it will work.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015OW3M1W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YFPM2CU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A1AMUYYA3CT6HJ&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable-Feet/dp/B015OW3M1W/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1525153822&sr=1-4&keywords=display+port+to+hdmi+adapter

Just get that

This cable?

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable-Feet/dp/B015OW3M1W/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1R33E7COCFN16&keywords=hdmi+to+displayport+cable&qid=1555710849&s=gateway&sprefix=hdmi+to+disp%2Celectronics%2C192&sr=8-3


Because I bought the same one and the screen stays black when it's plugged in. I can't figure out why.

Alright so I think this could work, thank you for the help!

Can adapt the displayport to HDMI.

Ok then...

• Run [THIS] (https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable-Feet/dp/B015OW3M1W/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8) from GPU to Monitor 1
  
• Run straight HDMI from your GPU to monitor 2
  
• Run the prior adapter in my last post with an HDMI cable to the TV
  
  This will occupy the DP, HDMI, and DVI-D ports of your GPU, enable full functionality of all connected devices, and cost you the least amount of effort, money, or stress.

does this not allow you to connect the DP on the GPU to the HDMI on a monitor?

edit i bought this instead of a DP to HDMI adapter...and none of the 3 monitors I tried get detected with it

AmazonBasics DisplayPort to HDMI Cable - 6 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015OW3M1W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XyTPAbHF844P1

I just bought the cable, like this one

AmazonBasics DisplayPort to HDMI Cable - 6 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015OW3M1W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-jyQAbAQR9828

Cool thanks. So I should be able to use this to connect it to the other monitor?

I don't like cats anyway...check this out Ex, a bit old but it might work -
https://forums.oculus.com/vip/discussion/15644/nvidia-surround-with-rift-work-in-progress

Not sure if you remember I got AnkleBiter's Rift working with this also, but I used one of these cables -

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable-Feet/dp/B015OW3M1W/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1491923585&sr=8-4&keywords=displayport+to+hdmi+cable

You'll need 1 HDMI male to male cable and 1 HDMI male to Display Port male cable

The cable I'm trying to use is from AmazonBasics, it's this one. I have an HDMI cord somewhere, but I need to hunt around for it...

Chromecast plugs into an HDMI, but that shouldn't be an issue. I use this cable on my home rig and at my company all the time with no issues: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable-Feet/dp/B015OW3M1W/

You'd obviously need the HDMI end to be female, but there are definitely adapters. Something like this would probably be fine: https://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Adapter-Converter-Gold-Plated-Compatible/dp/B017Q8ZVWK/

Base level Chromecast is $35, so you'd be under $45 for the whole set up. I doubt you'll find anything else that is significantly cheaper out there.

USB capture card could work, something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Capture-Recorder-Device-Streaming-Windows/dp/B07JLY6RS3

• any adapters you would need to convert the computers output to HDMI.
  
  VGA to HDMI - https://www.amazon.com/GANA-Converter-Adapter-Computer-Projector/dp/B01N53IESF/
  
  Displayport to HDMI - https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable-Feet/dp/B015OW3M1W

$10 is not expensive. ;) https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable-Feet/dp/B015OW3M1W

I bought a few of these, I think, personally, since I have DisplayPorts but primarily use TVs, instead of computer monitors: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-Compatible-Computers/dp/B005H3I38Q

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable-Feet/dp/B015OW3M1W/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1542817607&sr=1-4&keywords=displayport+to+hdmi

I've been using two of those at home for about a year now. When I updated to my 1080ti on my new build I didn't want to add cost with new monitors right away (my older Samsung monitors are DVI/HDMI only but still work great as 2nd and 3rd monitors) and the 1080 only has one HDMI out which I was using for my Vive.

There are probably even cheaper options available, but they do work well. I've never had output or ripping issues with them and everything was recognized as it should be.

Easy plug and play.

Oh so the monitors dont accept DisplayPort or dvi at all? Ive seen a dvi to vga converter before.. not sure the exact impact on quality that might have though. I havent used vga connector in a long time.

I think you can get DisplayPort to hdmi (if you have hdmi available?)

AmazonBasics DisplayPort to HDMI Cable - 6 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015OW3M1W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uPYrzb7D82R9F

Here's a DP to HDMI on Amazon. -LINK-

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable-Feet/dp/B015OW3M1W/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1540397446&sr=8-5&keywords=displayport%2Bto%2Bhdmi&th=1

Nice catch. Would this work?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015OW3M1W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_BrN0Bb6ZYB2AN

Whilst you don't need to spend a ridiculous amount on a cable the cheap unbranded ones are often mass produced and all it takes is a little bit of a rough tug and it can mess them up. I've had no problems with the Amazon Basics DP -> HDMI cables and I abuse the hell out of it.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable-1-8/dp/B015OW3M1W/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1487603211&sr=8-9&keywords=displayport+to+hdmi

(That's UK, find their equivalent on your localised Amazon)

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable-Feet/dp/B015OW3M1W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1550094740&sr=8-3&keywords=full+display+to+HDMI

You can do this with a single $10 cable

I assume you have a display port on the card? You can get a native switch from dp to hdmi.

Dp 1.2 can convert to hdmi 1.4 with no active adaptors.

Here is an example of what I'm talking about.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable-Feet/dp/B015OW3M1W

You should be able to use both.


You use the graphics card Displayport out to connect to your monitor.


If your monitor does not have a Displayport input, you can get a Displayport to HDMI, or Displayport to DVI cable or adapter depending on what you need.


https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable-Feet/dp/B015OW3M1W


https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-Compatible-Computers/dp/B005H3I38Q


https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-DVI-Feet/dp/B004C9M7UG

So the seller said only the display port works, and you tried to use HDMI and it didn't work, and now you're devastated?

You can get a cable for like $11 that should solve your problem...

Like above, https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DisplayPort-HDMI-Cable-Feet/dp/B015OW3M1W

The MSI Radeon RX 570 ARMOR MK2 8G OC has 2x HDMI & 2x Display Port. Will this type of cable allow me to connect a 3rd HDMI-only monitor, without buying any type of special converter, etc.?

You can get an RX 550 like this.

It's the second cheapest modern card I could find on PCPartPicker, right behind the GT 1030 DDR4.

I didn't pick the other card since it only comes with 1 x HDMI and 1 x DVI-D.

The RX 550 on the other hand comes with 1 x HDMI and 1 x DisplayPort.

You can get a simple DisplayPort to HDMI cable like this one on Amazon to be able to use the second port.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
Video Card | ASRock - Radeon RX 550 - 512 2 GB Phantom Gaming Video Card | $84.99 @ Newegg
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $84.99
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-05 09:12 EDT-0400 |

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    And on eBay, you could get this RX 460 for $63 (although this doesn't really matter to you, it's about twice as powerful as the RX 550).
    
    It has 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort, and 1 x DVI-D.
    
    You could use the same DisplayPort adapter that I mentioned above.
    
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    You actually go even lower in price, but I'd recommend the checking out the used market (e.g. eBay) for that.

It would be much easier to just get an adapter or alternate cable for either display. DisplayPort to HDMI adapters and cables are cheap and simple. The same applies to DVI to DVI, DVI to HDMI, DVI to VGA, and all kinds of other options.