Windows 10: Connecting Displayport to HDMI from Dell 3030 SFF Desktop PC

I have a new Dell Inspiron 3030 SFF desktop. I thought it came with dual video outputs as I use two standard monitors, they are not 4K monitors but it came with one HDMI and one DisplayportDoes the video output appear on both the HDMI and the Displayport output from the PC? If so do I need an active Displayport - HDMI adapter?I have a displayport to HDMI cable but it's not a convertor and read somewhere that I need an Actove Mode Adapter.Can anyone explain whether I can actually connect dual monitors to this desktop please?

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DisplayPort vs. HDMI?

To achieve the best video quality when connecting your PC to a LED television, I recommend considering the following options:

1. HDMI Connection: HDMI provides high-quality digital video and audio transmission. If your LED TV has an HDMI input, and your PC has a DisplayPort output, you can use a DisplayPort to HDMI cable or adapter to connect them. This should offer better picture quality compared to using a VGA cable.
   
2. DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter: If your PC has a DisplayPort output but lacks an HDMI port, you can use a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter. This allows you to connect an HDMI cable directly from the adapter to the HDMI input on your TV. This method should also provide good picture quality.
   
3. Upgrading Graphics Card: If your PC's video card or graphics circuitry is older or low-end, it may be limiting the quality of the video output. In such cases, upgrading to a more capable graphics card could improve the video quality when connected to your TV.
   

When connecting your PC to the TV, ensure that you adjust the display settings on your PC to match the optimal resolution and aspect ratio supported by your TV. This will help ensure the best possible picture quality.

Additionally, keep in mind that video quality can also depend on the resolution and quality of the video source itself. If you're streaming videos from YouTube, make sure to select the highest available resolution for the best viewing experience.

By using an HDMI connection or upgrading your graphics card, you should be able to achieve improved video quality when connecting your PC to your LED television. Enjoy your documentaries on the bigger screen!

 

Displayport/HDMI Adapter

HI everyone!

I have a Thinkpad T420 and recently i bought a Displayport-HDMI Adapter for it so i can i connect it to my TV.

But it turns out that although the video is connected and clear the audio still plays on laptop instead of TV. And also that the TV shows ''DVI'' connected instead of HDMI which i assume is the problem.

Please do suggest any solution as quickly as possible.

Thanks in advance.

 

Windows 10 unstable in dual screen setup displayport + hdmi

I just changed my system from an intel i5 2500k to an amd r5 1600 and with almost the same hardware (only changed cpu, motherboard, ram and switched to a m2 ssd as windows drive) and windows version (freshly
resinstalled) windows crashes when I turn my displayport screen on again in dual screen setup with an hdmi screen.

System Configuration:

Motherboard: MSI X370 gaming pro carbon

BIOS: 7A32v17 (AGESA 1.0.0.6)

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600

Memory: 16GB DDR4 3200 (G-Skill F4-3200C16D-16GVKB)

GPU: MSI RX 480 gaming x 8GB

VBIOS: 015.050.000.000

GPU Driver: 17.7.1

OS: Windows 10 Pro N x64 (15063.483)

Steps to Reproduce:

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  Plug into gpu ports: BenQ XL2730Z @ displayport, Philips 273P3LPHES @ hdmi
  
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  turn on pc and displays, wait for windows login
  
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  turn off displayport display
  
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  turn on displayport display
  
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  what now happens: displayport display stays black (no signal), hdmi display turns black (no signal), pc unresponsive
  
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  after 10 - 20 seconds pc reboots automatically
  

Expected Behavior:

displayport display should turn on normally without crashing the pc in dual screen setup

Actual Behavior:

displayport display causes crash when turned on again

Additional Observations:

Turning the hdmi monitor off and on does not crash windows even if displayport display is plugged in.

Unplugging the hdmi monitor and turning the displayport monitor off and on does not crash windows.

I used the exact same hardware and drivers before with an Intel i5-2500k and an Asrock Extreme 3 gen 3 without these issues. Windows and drivers were completely reinstalled though after switching to Ryzen.

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