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DVI screen on ADC PowerMac

TheReef

TheReef

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Hi all,
I wish to add a new Apple DVI screen to a PowerMac with ADC.
(I already have a DVI screen plugged into the DVI slot)

I've searched the net, there are some so called 'Belkin' ones on some sites (that appear on others as brandless) but I can't find it on the official Belkin site. Does anyone know a place that still sells them or better still, sells them in Australia?


Also these kinds of adapters safe for the graphics card and monitor?

Thanks.
 
tersono

tersono

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They're perfectly safe (ADC is just a DVI connector + power & USB, so the adaptors only have to re-map the necessary pins), but really tough to come by these days as I believe Belkin & Dr. Bott have both discontinued their versions.

Your best bet is probably eBay.
 
TheReef

TheReef

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Ah thankyou both for your help :D

Another slightly unrelated question…
If I have 2 screens in and I'm playing a game on one screen and the other is black…is the graphics card still working to provide display to the blank display - it seems a bit stupid asking but there might be something I don't know about. :p
 
barefeats

barefeats

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Easy fix

Going from ADC port on the graphics card to a DVI display is very easy. You just need a simple adapter. Apple used to sell one for $39.

Small Dog Electronics is a solid Mac reseller. They have 21 in stock for $36.99:
http://www.smalldog.com/product/12651830

The display, of course, will have to get its power from the wall outlet.
 
barefeats

barefeats

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TheReef said:
If I have 2 screens in and I'm playing a game on one screen and the other is black…is the graphics card still working to provide display to the blank display - it seems a bit stupid asking but there might be something I don't know about. :p
Click to expand...

Some games take over the primary screen and black out the second one -- especially if you are playing in full screen mode. If you are playing in windowed mode (like many do with World of Warcraft), the second display is fully functioning.
 
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