Reddit reviews Cable Matters Active Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (Active Mini DP to HDMI) Supporting Eyefinity Technology 4K Resolution

My mobile setup is as follows:

MSI GT73VR- nvidia 1070 – Samsung 960 pro’s – 32 gigabyte memory – processor under volted using Throttle top 850 to reduce heat.

Laptop stand for airflow-
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VIZ60QY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Powered USB-c hub-
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013P0JU66/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Display port to HDMI adapter (saves wear/tear on HDMI port) -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PJ3LSIG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Extension cables 15' headset and 3rd sensor-
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008D5EUD2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DMFB5OK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Active HDMI repeater for headset-
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GHL72XS/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c_x_1_w

Facial replacement-
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GHL72XS/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c_x_1_w

Some items picked up over time. While at times I think a tower system would be great…. This allows me the flexibility to setup at other locations in / outside the home and still have normal laptop while not in VR.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PJ3LSIG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have a SB, but I would assume it works similarly.

I bought a MiniDP to HDMI adapter and use that to connect my Book to an external screen. It works flawlessly.

I believe I got this one from Cable Matters:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PJ3LSIG/ref=psdcmw_3015395011_t1_B00DRK2ZIK

Then I got a cheap Amazon Basics HDMI cable to go with it.

To get 4k output you have to use an "active" adapter. I have a few of these across my house as I have several 4k TV's and they work flawlessly: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PJ3LSIG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cable Matters アクティブMini DisplayPort to HDMIアダプタ (Active Mini DP to HDMI) 4K＠60HZ解像度対応 （ブラック） https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00PJ3LSIG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SEYPCb1QV5EM2
(sorry, I'm on mobile now).

This is the one I bought, and it works. Haven't tried it with audio yet. I have a surface pro 6.

> * changed the HDMI and miniDP adapter

Is it an active adapter?

You're going to need an active DP adapter. Really no way around it, AFAIK. There's plenty of cheap options out there well below $40 unless you're not living in the States. Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-Supporting-Technology/dp/B00PJ3LSIG

But looking at my Cintiq Pro 16 right now, I'm not sure if I would want to use it as a portable monitor. It's a pretty big size and has no protection like a closed laptop. You're going to have to use a protective sleeve and still be very careful with it. Lugging all the additional cables, link adapter, DP adapter, and power brick also seems cumbersome. Not to mention the connectivity issues that occurs from time to time. I also believe that it has major input lag that's not obvious until you use it as an entertainment monitor.

I have the Microsoft Surface dock for my Surface book with 2 monitors hooked up. The trick is that you need active adapters. Like these, https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-Supporting-Technology/dp/B00PJ3LSIG

You can also try using VGA temporarily, that worked for me but DVI/HDMI is better.

Buy active Mini display to HDMI adapters like this one Cable Matters Active Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter Supporting 4K 60Hz Display & Eyefinity Technology https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PJ3LSIG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AdUFybKM776V0

Here is the mDP -> HDMI cord I am using. It says 4k60hz is supported:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PJ3LSIG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

/u/SurfaceDockGuy! That dock is cool!

Out of curiosity, did the upgrade to Creator's update cause flickers to your external monitors?

Since the update, my 4K monitor will occasionally flicker. This flicker will occur every few minutes when the CPU is under some load. The dock seems to exacerbate this 1 frame drop to maybe a full second, so I am bypassing the dock for now.

I am using this adapter which worked great before the update: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PJ3LSIG. I ordered a second one to see if maybe mine had worn out or become defective, but the second one behaves the same.

As a Surface + Dock + Microsoft insider, I thought perhaps you might have an idea for me. Either way, thanks for sharing the video.

Get an active adapter like this one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PJ3LSIG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hello I got the active adapter delivered today but it still wont give me the option to go higher than 3000x2000 and still have the black bars on my AW3418dw.

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I got this adaptor https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PJ3LSIG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And this cable

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CRA11IU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here's the one I got. They have a DVI version, in theory it should work.

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  I regularly use my Surface with the display adapter, BT keyboard/mouse/speaker to watch videos on my TV. Truly wireless!

You probably can draw at same time. You could get a active miniDisplayport to HDMI adapter, then use an HDMI cable to connect to monitor for a lot cheaper than the dock. Here is an example of one. Make sure it says active or it won't work. You can also add on a USB hub and/or USB to Ethernet for a lot less than the dock. But that's up to you if you want have an easier all in one dock for more money, or a couple dongles of which you only need to buy the ones you want, for less money.

Yes means yes, I am sure.

Here is the exact model

Just as a followup in case anyone has a similar problem, the following adapter and HDMI cables solved my problem. I needed the active mDP to HDMI adapter it turns out.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PJ3LSIG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BT0TAbPBAT8Y5?tag=macrumors-20

https://www.amazon.com/Twisted-Veins-Ethernet-Supports-60hzSpeed/dp/B00BEWF4R2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1539529284&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=twisted+vines+HDMI&psc=1

Try one of these https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-Supporting-Technology/dp/B00PJ3LSIG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486351990&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=active+mini+displayport+hdmi&psc=1

Actually linked you the wrong cable too! this is the correct one.

I'm not sure if this will even work, but maybe you could use some kind of displayport splitter?
Then just plug into one mini-displayport, and attach all the cables to the back of the displays? Just suggesting things though, never tried it.

Honestly the whole "apple supported" shtick is just a marketing thing to get u to buy their 100$ cable. Regardless, their specs sheet doesn't say you need their adapter, just a adapter (sold separately). An active adapter is usually all you need to remedy situations like this.

However you're using quite the many adapters so Instead of going thru all the prerequisites for each fail point, and because you're going to have to buy a new adapter or cable either way. The easiest no hassle solution would be to eliminate DVI and everything in between to achive DVI and to just do a straight run via mini DP to HDMI via an active adapter.

Active mini DP to HDMI female

Then all you need is an HDMI 1.3 cable to go from the adapter to the ultrawide monitor, which should have been included with the monitor. :)

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-Supporting-Technology/dp/B00PJ3LSIG/

Is suggested by u/GeoffFromMSFT back in 2017

I got a "Cable Matters" from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-Supporting-Technology/dp/B00PJ3LSIG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3J665NDF1CHJC&keywords=cable+matters+mini+displayport+to+hdmi&qid=1563990426&s=gateway&sprefix=cable+matters+mini+%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-4).

I'll have to give it a go with the displayport cable, as even with a 4K rated HDMI cable, I'm only getting 60Hz. Thank you for the advice!

That was it! I am able to use resolutions higher than 1920x1080 with an active mini display port to HDMI adapter, hope this helps. For reference, this is the adapter I purchased though I am sure any active adapter should be fine.

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-Supporting-Technology/dp/B00PJ3LSIG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463459327&sr=8-1&keywords=active+minidisplayport+to+hdmi

this one is pretty cheap and has good reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-Supporting-Technology/dp/B00PJ3LSIG?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A1AMUYYA3CT6HJ

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PJ3LSIG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4qheAb5AKR884

I recommend this adapter if you have to use HDMI. Otherwise find yourself a good Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable.

Hi doppeling,

My name is Geoff, and I'm an engineer working on the Windows Mixed Reality team at Microsoft.

Here is a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter that we've tested:
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-Supporting-Technology/dp/B00PJ3LSIG/

(We're currently in process of updating our documentation online to include DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapters alongside our recommendations for MiniDP and USB-C HDMI adapters)

Thanks!