M1 Max to Displayport correct cable

[dhmiller]

I need to connect my M1 Max to a 6 year old NEC Multi sync display. The cables I'm seeing at Amazon and elsewhere do not have the same adapter as the ports on my machine, shown below. Aren't these the two ports Displayports? If so, what am I missing?

 

[jdb8167]

I need to connect my M1 Max to a 6 year old NEC Multi sync display. The cables I'm seeing at Amazon and elsewhere do not have the same adapter as the ports on my machine, shown below. Aren't these the two ports Displayports? If so, what am I missing? View attachment 1955581 View attachment 1955580

Those are DVI not display port. You need this and an HDMI cable.

 

[JPack]

Converting from USB-C to DVI requires an active adapter, which means you want a high quality adapter.

You can purchase this adapter and use a DVI cable. Your monitor has a pair of DVI ports.

Cable Matters USB C to DVI Adapter (USB-C to DVI Adapter) in Black - Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible with MacBook Pro, Dell XPS 13, 15, HP Spectre x360, Surface Pro and More

Cable Matters USB C to DVI Adapter (USB-C to DVI Adapter) in Black - Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible with MacBook Pro, Dell XPS 13, 15, HP Spectre x360, Surface Pro and More

www.amazon.com

 

[dhmiller]

Looks like there are multiple options Would any one be better than the other? And how about just a

DisplayPort to DVI Adapter? But that's probably not active. Thanks for the help.​

 

[dhmiller]

Converting from USB-C to DVI requires an active adapter, which means you want a high quality adapter.

You can purchase this adapter and use a DVI cable. Your monitor has a pair of DVI ports.

Cable Matters USB C to DVI Adapter (USB-C to DVI Adapter) in Black - Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible with MacBook Pro, Dell XPS 13, 15, HP Spectre x360, Surface Pro and More

Cable Matters USB C to DVI Adapter (USB-C to DVI Adapter) in Black - Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible with MacBook Pro, Dell XPS 13, 15, HP Spectre x360, Surface Pro and More

www.amazon.com

 

[dhmiller]

StarTech.com DVI Extension Cable - 6 ft - Male to Female Cable - 2560x1600 - DVI-D Cable - Computer Monitor Cable - DVI Cord - Video Cable (DVIDDMF6), Black

StarTech.com DVI-D Dual Link Digital Video Monitor Cable - DVI extension cable - dual link - DVI-D (M) - DVI-D (F) - 6 ft - black

www.amazon.com

 

[zzemman]

Converting from USB-C to DVI requires an active adapter, which means you want a high quality adapter.

You can purchase this adapter and use a DVI cable. Your monitor has a pair of DVI ports.

Cable Matters USB C to DVI Adapter (USB-C to DVI Adapter) in Black - Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible with MacBook Pro, Dell XPS 13, 15, HP Spectre x360, Surface Pro and More

Cable Matters USB C to DVI Adapter (USB-C to DVI Adapter) in Black - Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible with MacBook Pro, Dell XPS 13, 15, HP Spectre x360, Surface Pro and More

www.amazon.com

Using an active adapter is always a risk. Using HDMI to DVI adapter does not require active / transcoding. It's essentially the same signal (except that DVI does not carry sound). A simple cable like this should work fine on all new MacBook pros with an HDMI port. EDIT: with the link: https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Basics-Adapter-Cable-1-Pack/dp/B014I8UQJY/

 

[LuisN]

I need to connect my M1 Max to a 6 year old NEC Multi sync display. The cables I'm seeing at Amazon and elsewhere do not have the same adapter as the ports on my machine, shown below. Aren't these the two ports Displayports? If so, what am I missing? View attachment 1955581 View attachment 1955580

Club 3D | USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C to Dual Link DVI-D HDCP OFF version Active Adapter M/F for Apple Cinema Displays

The Club 3D CAC-1510-A is a USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C input to Dual Link DVI-D or Single Link DVI output adapter HDCP OFF version for Apple Cinema Displays or other displays which do not support HDCP. The USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C to Dual Link DVI or Single Link DVI Adapter is the easiest solution for...

www.club-3d.com

 

[dhmiller]

Using an active adapter is always a risk. Using HDMI to DVI adapter does not require active / transcoding. It's essentially the same signal (except that DVI does not carry sound). A simple cable like this should work fine on all new MacBook pros with an HDMI port. EDIT: with the link: https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Basics-Adapter-Cable-1-Pack/dp/B014I8UQJY/

Hmm, got a different reply above and bought the active adapter yesterday. So what is the risk of using it? I'll pickup the one you suggest as well.. Thanks for the info.

 

[dhmiller]

Club 3D | USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C to Dual Link DVI-D HDCP OFF version Active Adapter M/F for Apple Cinema Displays

The Club 3D CAC-1510-A is a USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C input to Dual Link DVI-D or Single Link DVI output adapter HDCP OFF version for Apple Cinema Displays or other displays which do not support HDCP. The USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C to Dual Link DVI or Single Link DVI Adapter is the easiest solution for...

www.club-3d.com

Thanks for the link.

 

[zzemman]

Hmm, got a different reply above and bought the active adapter yesterday. So what is the risk of using it? I'll pickup the one you suggest as well.. Thanks for the info.

There is always a small risk when attaching a cheap (active) electronics device to an expensive laptop. There is less risk attaching a passive cable that is only wiring (although there is also a small chance the wiring could be wrong). It's just a bit less risk. So if you really want to plug your monitor into a USB-C / Thunderbolt port then use the active adapter. But if you are indiferent, it's a bit safer to use the HDMI port with the passive cable. My 2c.

 

[dhmiller]

There is always a small risk when attaching a cheap (active) electronics device to an expensive laptop. There is less risk attaching a passive cable that is only wiring (although there is also a small chance the wiring could be wrong). It's just a bit less risk. So if you really want to plug your monitor into a USB-C / Thunderbolt port then use the active adapter. But if you are indiferent, it's a bit safer to use the HDMI port with the passive cable. My 2c.

Thanks much. I'll try HDMI first.