2560x1600 on External 30" Monitor?

[WilPhoto]

We just added a new 2015 MacBook Pro 13" to our studio and I'd like to set it up to use a 30" monitor (we have the HP z30i monitor) and run the monitor's native resolution which is 2560x1600...

What adapter should I use to do this? I've read that I need a MiniDisplay Port to Dvi adapter, which is only about $10 or $30 from Apple... but I've also read that I need a "Dual link DVI" to DVI adapter, which is much more expensive with bad reviews.

Which adapter will work for my needs?

Thanks!

 

[DeltaMac]

I would use a mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable.
Mini DisplayPort plugs in to the Thunderbolt port on your MBPro.
The other end (DisplayPort) attaches to to z30i.
Amazon has several - http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters®-DisplayPort-Thunderbolt-Compatible/dp/B00C7RJQPY

 

[WilPhoto]

Thanks, I will go with the Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable.

 

[austinpike]

Yep, your Macbook has Displayport/Thunderbolt, the z30i has Displayport, no need to complicate things.

I typically use Monoprice cables.
http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=6007
http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=6008

 

[WilPhoto]

Thanks for the links. I see that those (linked) cables just support Displayport 1.1 signals and not 1.2 signals. Perhaps it's better to go with a cable that supports 1.2?

 

[Samuelsan2001]

Thanks for the links. I see that those (linked) cables just support Displayport 1.1 signals and not 1.2 signals. Perhaps it's better to go with a cable that supports 1.2?

Unless you are running a 4K screen it won't matter but you may want to go 1.2 to have cables for when you upgrade monitors.

 

[Potatochobit]

if you ever upgrade your monitor in the future
be sure to get one with thunderbolt2
LG makes them