DP
DisplayPort
Invented in
2006
Invented by
VESA
Availability
Common
The display connector of the PC and monitor world, designed by VESA. Favoured for high refresh rates and multi-monitor setups, and able to daisy-chain several displays from one port.
Technical specifications
Introduced2006 (VESA)
SignalDigital video + audio
Bandwidthup to 80 Gb/s (2.1)
FeatureMulti-Stream / daisy-chain
Found on
a laptopa desktop PCa monitor
Recommended brands
01Club3D
02Lindy
03StarTech
Where to buy
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Common adapters and cables
Fun fact
Its notched corner and tiny latch stop it falling out, and one DisplayPort can feed several monitors in a chain.
Tips & tricks
Press the little latch before pulling. One DP output can daisy-chain monitors via MST.
Philosophy
HDMI rules the TV; DisplayPort rules the desk. The gamer’s choice for high frame rates and triple-screen rigs.
Applications
Video / SATData
