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BenQ 1920x1080p Single Link DVI-D and Single Link DVI-D questions

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2019/01/07 04:02:15 (permalink)
I had this monitor for several years now since err probably 2014
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16...

However, I have been using Dual link for some idiot reasons when I realize I was supposed to use single link DVD-I since my refresh rate is locked at 60hz and nothing higher. Is it true we're supposed to use Single Link DVI-D since it supports only 60hz and less? I was told dual links are for higher resolutions for 120hz and 1440hz. I didn't realize that and I FEEL like an IDIOT I had Dual link for years when I had no 120hz monitors. Did I mess things up or something? That might explain why my old 970 SSC blew up a long time ago I dunno. I STILL blame the tech guy for touching my card in the shop. I STOOD there and saw that but that's another story. Can anyone shed some light on Dual Link DVI-D and Single Link DVI-D?

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    Re: BenQ 1920x1080p Single Link DVI-D and Single Link DVI-D questions 2019/01/07 06:00:07 (permalink)
    I was told it is okay to use either. Would like someone to explain more about this so I can understand this more. I am considering studying every component on my PC as homework project so I can make no mistakes in the far future. It's educational!

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    Re: BenQ 1920x1080p Single Link DVI-D and Single Link DVI-D questions 2019/01/07 07:00:21 (permalink)
    The monitor will use what it needs even if the cable is capable of more and cause on damage to equipment.
     
    Most DVI connector types—the exception is DVI-A—have pins that pass digital video signals. These come in two varieties: single link and dual link. Single link DVI employs a single 165 MHz transmitter that supports resolutions up to 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz. Dual link DVI adds six pins, at the center of the connector, for a second transmitter increasing the bandwidth and supporting resolutions up to 2560 × 1600 at 60 Hz.[3][4] A connector with these additional pins is sometimes referred to as DVI-DL (dual link).
     
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    Re: BenQ 1920x1080p Single Link DVI-D and Single Link DVI-D questions 2019/01/07 13:12:41 (permalink)
    Using dvi-d with a 60 hz monitor isn't going to blow up your video card. 


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    Re: BenQ 1920x1080p Single Link DVI-D and Single Link DVI-D questions 2019/01/07 16:58:04 (permalink)
    Okay it doesn't hurt the card but does it matter which I use or do I gain more performance from using dual links instead of single link ? Since Dual Link support higher resolutions so would it be a difference in performance if I switch back to dual link? I am only running 1920x1080p 4ms monitor though.
     
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    Re: BenQ 1920x1080p Single Link DVI-D and Single Link DVI-D questions 2019/01/07 18:42:46 (permalink)
    Doesn't matter which one you use when running a 60 hz monitor.


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