Cable queries and connections to BenQ SW2712U 4k monitor.

Anthony.Ralph

Anthony.Ralph

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My new PCSpecialist computer works well when connected to the monitor with the supplied displayport lead. As I only have standard USB-C sockets on the pc, I cannot just use a USB-C cable to the monitor to use the memory card slot, the two USB 3 sockets in the monitor as well as send the video signal to the display. Obviously a USB-C cable can be used in tandem with a displayport to provide all connectivity.

My questions are...

Would it be best to fit an add-in card to provide video as well as supporting the other elements mentioned above through the USB- cable and what spec/supplier would be the recommendation?

In the PCSpecialist component list when creating a pc spec, mention is made of a card with a Thunderbolt connection, is this what I need and do PCSpecialist supply add on components?

And finally, if it is best (and economic) to continue with the displayport connection setup, what would be the recommendation for a decent quality cable supplier as I need a longer cable length (2.5 - 3m)

As always, all information gratefully received. Anthony
 
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TonyCarter

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Your PC should have both USB-C and USB-A slots anyway...unless you've gone for some very weird config.

If you post your spec, some of the experts may be able to give you a definitive answer.

But, looking at the manual for that series of monitor, it looks like it uses a USB-B socket on the back of the monitor to connect to the PC specifically for this purpose...so you'd need a USB-B to USB-A or USB-C cable.


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SpyderTracks

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Anthony.Ralph said:
My new PCSpecialist computer works well when connected to the monitor with the supplied displayport lead. As I only have standard USB-C sockets on the pc, I cannot just use a USB-C cable to the monitor to use the memory card slot, the two USB 3 sockets in the monitor as well as send the video signal to the display. Obviously a USB-C cable can be used in tandem with a displayport to provide all connectivity.

My questions are...

Would it be best to fit an add-in card to provide video as well as supporting the other elements mentioned above through the USB- cable and what spec/supplier would be the recommendation?

In the PCSpecialist component list when creating a pc spec, mention is made of a card with a Thunderbolt connection, is this what I need and do PCSpecialist supply add on components?

And finally, if it is best (and economic) to continue with the displayport connection setup, what would be the recommendation for a decent quality cable supplier as I need a longer cable length (2.5 - 3m)

As always, all information gratefully received. Anthony
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That is a lovely monitor, very nice indeed

For windows devices you'd use Display Port, then the USB C is just to carry data signals and has power delivery so it can charge devices like laptops (it's more aimed at MacBooks)

For a decent cable supplier, these are at the cheaper side, but I've had a lot of success with UGreen for USB cables and data cables generally, they have actually already started their Black Friday sale, worth having a look, really high quality despite very respectable prices

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This is what I'd suggest for a display port cable, supports the latest DP 2.1 standard which is 16k @ 30Hz, you don't need to go this high for this monitor, but it just means it's latest standard so hopefully you can use it on a monitor in the future should you wish to (this cable has options at 1m, 2m and 3m)

 
Anthony.Ralph

Anthony.Ralph

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Thank you TonyCarter and Spydertracks for your responses. You both obviously picked up on the mistyping of the BenQ SW272U monitor model in my thread title! It is indeed a very nice monitor and once my wiring is tidied up in the next few days, I shall concentrate on calibrating it and will get producing some prints.

Just for clarity I am happy to use two leads: a USB-C for power and data plus the Displayport one for the video. as it seems the easiest and possible most cost effect solution. I have taken your advice Spydertracks and purchased the UGreen lead today along with a 3m USB-C one too.

Thank you again... Anthony
 
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