What Cable Do I Need

[Racerdog55]

I just sold my Mac Pro but kept the ACD 30" I have the new iMac on order, in the mean time I want to connect my Windows lap top which has a VGA connector what cable do they make for this, and where can it be bought.
Thanks
David

 

[GoCubsGo]

You'll need a DVI to VGA adapter not a cable. Connecting the ACD to a windows machine (in my experience) results in a lower resolution. The higher resolution requires a dual-link DVI afaik. The display will still work, but the resolution will not be at its highest.

 

[Hellhammer]

This might work but as jessica said, it may not be able to use the default resolution (2560x1600)

 

[GoCubsGo]

That would allow for two displays to be fed into one VGA port but if his card doesn't run a dial setup then it's a no go. I say don't waste your money but I could be wrong. I set up my 30" ACD to a windows laptop that allows for dual displays, not that it matters. The highest resolution I got was 1920x1200 I believe. It ran fine, there was nothing that worried me, but it isn't the optimal resolution for the 30".

I did that using a DVI to VGA adapter.

 

[Hellhammer]

That would allow for two displays to be fed into one VGA port but if his card doesn't run a dial setup then it's a no go. I say don't waste your money but I could be wrong. I set up my 30" ACD to a windows laptop that allows for dual displays, not that it matters. The highest resolution I got was 1920x1200 I believe. It ran fine, there was nothing that worried me, but it isn't the optimal resolution for the 30".

I did that using a DVI to VGA adapter.

This Adapter is to be used with only one display at a time.

A phone call to Belkin before buying is my recommendation. It might work or maybe not

 

[OllyW]

I don't think you can do power a 30" ACD from VGA with a simple convertor.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/793526/