USB-C display over passive DP adapter
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I understand there needs to be hardware support for connecting a monitor and PC with a reversible USB-C cable, but if this is a DisplayPort signal, would a scenario like this work?
Some desktops now come with DisplayPort only and I suppose this will be a more common off-the-shelf configuration in the coming years. I am wondering whether a USB-C-powered monitor (such as Asus MB16AC) could be connected to one without a dedicated "DisplayPort over USB-C" output and without a USB-A adapter/driver.
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I understand there needs to be hardware support for connecting a monitor and PC with a reversible USB-C cable, but if this is a DisplayPort signal, would a scenario like this work?
Some desktops now come with DisplayPort only and I suppose this will be a more common off-the-shelf configuration in the coming years. I am wondering whether a USB-C-powered monitor (such as Asus MB16AC) could be connected to one without a dedicated "DisplayPort over USB-C" output and without a USB-A adapter/driver.
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This all depends on the hardware
– Ramhound
Nov 28 at 13:36
I have not seen this sort of cable adapter, where DisplayPort is transformed to USB-C (or ThunderBolt). Usually, the more complex connector is on the computer / video provider end.
– Christopher Hostage
Nov 29 at 0:24
Startech has such cable, but they are menat for a laptop on the USB-C side and DP on the monitor side (no mention on the other way round).
– Robby L
Nov 29 at 9:58
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I understand there needs to be hardware support for connecting a monitor and PC with a reversible USB-C cable, but if this is a DisplayPort signal, would a scenario like this work?
Some desktops now come with DisplayPort only and I suppose this will be a more common off-the-shelf configuration in the coming years. I am wondering whether a USB-C-powered monitor (such as Asus MB16AC) could be connected to one without a dedicated "DisplayPort over USB-C" output and without a USB-A adapter/driver.
displayport usb-c
edited Nov 28 at 20:12
fixer1234
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asked Nov 28 at 13:31
Robby L
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I understand there needs to be hardware support for connecting a monitor and PC with a reversible USB-C cable, but if this is a DisplayPort signal, would a scenario like this work?
Some desktops now come with DisplayPort only and I suppose this will be a more common off-the-shelf configuration in the coming years. I am wondering whether a USB-C-powered monitor (such as Asus MB16AC) could be connected to one without a dedicated "DisplayPort over USB-C" output and without a USB-A adapter/driver.
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displayport usb-c
edited Nov 28 at 20:12
fixer1234
17.5k144381
asked Nov 28 at 13:31
Robby L
14
edited Nov 28 at 20:12
fixer1234
17.5k144381
asked Nov 28 at 13:31
Robby L
14
edited Nov 28 at 20:12
fixer1234
17.5k144381
edited Nov 28 at 20:12
fixer1234
17.5k144381
edited Nov 28 at 20:12
fixer1234
17.5k144381
17.5k144381
asked Nov 28 at 13:31
Robby L
14
asked Nov 28 at 13:31
Robby L
14
asked Nov 28 at 13:31
Robby L
14
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This all depends on the hardware
– Ramhound
Nov 28 at 13:36
I have not seen this sort of cable adapter, where DisplayPort is transformed to USB-C (or ThunderBolt). Usually, the more complex connector is on the computer / video provider end.
– Christopher Hostage
Nov 29 at 0:24
Startech has such cable, but they are menat for a laptop on the USB-C side and DP on the monitor side (no mention on the other way round).
– Robby L
Nov 29 at 9:58
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This all depends on the hardware
– Ramhound
Nov 28 at 13:36
I have not seen this sort of cable adapter, where DisplayPort is transformed to USB-C (or ThunderBolt). Usually, the more complex connector is on the computer / video provider end.
– Christopher Hostage
Nov 29 at 0:24
Startech has such cable, but they are menat for a laptop on the USB-C side and DP on the monitor side (no mention on the other way round).
– Robby L
Nov 29 at 9:58
This all depends on the hardware
– Ramhound
Nov 28 at 13:36
This all depends on the hardware
– Ramhound
Nov 28 at 13:36
I have not seen this sort of cable adapter, where DisplayPort is transformed to USB-C (or ThunderBolt). Usually, the more complex connector is on the computer / video provider end.
– Christopher Hostage
Nov 29 at 0:24
I have not seen this sort of cable adapter, where DisplayPort is transformed to USB-C (or ThunderBolt). Usually, the more complex connector is on the computer / video provider end.
– Christopher Hostage
Nov 29 at 0:24
Startech has such cable, but they are menat for a laptop on the USB-C side and DP on the monitor side (no mention on the other way round).
– Robby L
Nov 29 at 9:58
Startech has such cable, but they are menat for a laptop on the USB-C side and DP on the monitor side (no mention on the other way round).
– Robby L
Nov 29 at 9:58
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This all depends on the hardware
– Ramhound
Nov 28 at 13:36
I have not seen this sort of cable adapter, where DisplayPort is transformed to USB-C (or ThunderBolt). Usually, the more complex connector is on the computer / video provider end.
– Christopher Hostage
Nov 29 at 0:24
Startech has such cable, but they are menat for a laptop on the USB-C side and DP on the monitor side (no mention on the other way round).
– Robby L
Nov 29 at 9:58