Which display cable to get? | Linus Tech Tips | Page 1

woeful herald Jun 4, 2025, 7:01 PM

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I have LG monitor which has a HDMI and USB C with dp alt mode ports

HDMI is already being used with a laptop and I want to connect another laptop with it but am unable to determine which cable to get

The 2nd laptop has mini-display port /usb type-c 3.2 gen 1/ hdmi ports

paper frost Jun 4, 2025, 10:50 PM

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does the usb support the same dp alt mode as the monitor?

woeful herald Jun 8, 2025, 1:34 PM

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Hi, u mean the usb port in the monitor or laptop?

paper frost Jun 8, 2025, 5:22 PM

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laptop

woeful herald Jun 9, 2025, 3:06 PM

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@paper frost

#Which display cable to get?