




VisionTek Active DisplayPort™ to Dual Link DVI converter is a new generation DisplayPort™ to Active Dual Link DVI converter that receives both video and audio streams from an upstream DisplayPort Source link and converts to a Dual Link DVI output. The DisplayPort to DVI-D Dual-Link adapter lets you connect your DisplayPort video source (Macbook, Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, etc.) to any DVI-D display, eliminating the expense of having to upgrade to a DisplayPort-capable monitor. The DisplayPort adapter offers an active conversion and easy connectivity directly without any external power input and is able to handle full dual-link resolutions (up to 2560x1440). Use it to mirror your display to another monitor, or extend your desktop to increase your workspace.
Pros: Cheap, works for cases where single-link DVI is sufficient.(1680x1050@60Hz, 1920x1080@60Hz)
Cons: Does not work when dual-link DVI bandwidth is required. (1680x1050@120Hz, 1920x1080@120Hz, 2560x1440@60Hz) The only output is a black screen.
Overall Review: This adapter appears to only provide single link bandwidth. 2560x1440@40Hz (161MHz pixel clock) works with some visual glitches. For reference, single-link DVI is designed for a maximum of 165MHz pixel clock. Avoid this adapter if you are looking to use resolutions above 1920x1080 or refresh rates above 60Hz.