More context? Sure. When I referred to "just DVI" I was referring to marketing spec sheets available at online shopping locations and the difficulty sorting the wheat from the chaff (so to speak), not actual you know, technical spec sheets. I apologize for the confusion. When I google up "DVI" or even "DVI-D", some of the links will be to cards advertised as having a "DVI" output port which makes them questionable whether they will in fact output DVI-D.
So here's the deal. I have an operating DELL 3007 WFP (or WPF or whatever they call it - the classic with an A02 panel) that only has DVI-D input. If the source is DVI and isn't DVI-D, then the monitor displays only half resolution (1280x800) vs. its full resolution (2560x1600). I want to use this monitor in a second, non-gaming or possibly lite gaming, computer at its full resolution. I used to use it with a 980ti, and that card had a good life but eventually died. I am looking for a potentially newer generation card with DVI-D output. I'm not terribly concerned with the flavor (except no sketchy aftermarket brands), but I'd prefer one available a reasonable cost. Up to $300? Maybe depending on specs. Up to $800? No.
I've almost always been a team green owner with exception to an early team red card that we shall never speak of again and which soured me on that brand altogether, and except in the early days before team green and team red were things (e.g., Matrox, 3DFX). I do not have a good sense of equivalence between the different team's card generations because I've not paid attention to team red or blues historical offerings. Yes, I know team blue is relatively new in the field, but I still haven't given their offerings a second thought. Now I'm willing to do so if they have a product that meets my needs.
My primary computer has a 3090ti, and its output ports are 3x DP and 1 HDMI. At first I tried a passive DP->DVI cable, but that resulted in half resolution. As mentioned in the original post, I also tried a couple different active adapters (my research into the problem led me to believe that was the required solution), and both of them failed within a couple weeks from installation. I have since upgraded to a 32" 4k monitor for my main computer that happily co-exists with my 3090ti, but I still want to get more useful life out of the old DELL monitor.
That's my observation, too. I was doing research this past weekend and found a 2060 Super for pennies short of $800. The 2060 12gb mentioned in the original post is reportedly a 5% less capable card, but is also less than half that price. I understand compromises may need to be made. I'm not looking for the must-have latest and greatest power epeen displaying full awesomeness. I just want a reasonably priced GPU with DVI-D output.
If you can provide a link to a reliable product, I'll consider it, but until then I'd rather avoid more sketchy adapters.
Thank you for the monoprice link. I'll consider it. As mentioned, I'd rather skip the adapter and I'm willing to buy an older generation card if that's what it takes to get 1:1 out to in with DVI-D. The ASUS 2060 12gb could work since that one was clearly marketed as DVI-D output capable. My original post was to tap into the knowledge pool about the other team's potential offerings of which I'm woefully ignorant. Maybe there is an AMD or Intel card I should consider instead of the 2060 12gb. Doesn't hurt to ask.
