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Question

What cable do I need? Mini Display port to 144hz monitor

Apr 18, 2015 12:00PM PDT

Hello everyone. I have recently purchased an Alienware 15 and a BenQ XL2430T 144hz monitor and need to figure out which cable I need to purchase.

The laptop has a mini displayport and I need to connect it to the DVI on the monitor to take full advantage of it. I have seen them range from 10.99 to over 120 dollars and have no idea the differences between them.

single link, dual link, dvi-d, i see all these words but I really am not very informed when it has to do with these cables.

If its not too much effort could you please link the cable on Amazon or Staples (local store) if they also sell it.

Thanks!

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