Nippon Labs DisplayPort to DVI Converter Adapter with Latch, 1080p@60Hz M/F

This converter plugs into a DisplayPort output on your computer and gives you a DVI socket for your own DVI cable. The signal flows one way only, from the DisplayPort side out to the DVI monitor. The latch on the DisplayPort end locks it into the port so it will not work loose behind the machine.

Specifications

• Connectors: DisplayPort male to DVI female
• Standard: DisplayPort 1.2
• Video: Up to 1920x1080 at 60Hz
• Latch: Yes
• Direction: One way, DisplayPort source to DVI display
• Output: DVI female

Good for

• Pairing a new small form factor desktop or Chromebox with an existing 1080p DVI monitor
• Getting a second DVI screen running from a computer that has DisplayPort outputs only
• Deployments where the monitors stay in place and only the computers get replaced

FAQ

Does this work in both directions? No. It converts from DisplayPort out to the other format only. It will not take an HDMI, DVI or VGA source and feed a DisplayPort monitor. For that you need a converter built for the opposite direction.

What is the latch for? DisplayPort connectors have a small spring catch that locks into the socket so the cable cannot fall out on its own. Press the release button on the connector before pulling it, or you risk damaging the port.

Is a DVI cable included? No. The output is a DVI socket, so you supply the DVI cable between this converter and the monitor, usually the one already plugged into it.

When does this make sense over buying a new monitor? When the DVI monitor still does the job. A modern desktop or Chromebox often ships with DisplayPort outputs and no DVI, and this converter bridges that gap for far less than a replacement display costs.