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Solved! Laptop hdmi to monitor dp vs laptop dp to monitor dp

Jul 3, 2020
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Is there any drawback of using a converter to connect a laptop hdmi to monitor dp, or are both options valid?

I need to connect laptop gpu via display port to enable g-sync on my freesync (g-sync compatible) monitor.
 
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Is there any drawback of using a converter to connect a laptop hdmi to monitor dp, or are both options valid?

I need to connect laptop gpu via display port to enable g-sync on my freesync (g-sync compatible) monitor.
What you want to do requires the use of displayport. Using a HDMI to DP adapter will not work with G-sync.
 
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