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I would like to use an HDMI output device with a DisplayPort monitor. My main issue is getting audio.. HDMI to DVI doesn't support audio. Are there any cables that do HDMI to Displayport and support audio?

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One cannot legally create an "HDMI-to-DisplayPort cable" or a "DisplayPort-to-HDMI cable". Such a thing would have to be an adapter. To use the name "HDMI" in connection with a product requires it to pass HDMI compliance testing, and there is no compliance test for such a cable. – David Schwartz Jan 4 at 2:04
ok... but outside of the legality, then, is it possible? and would there be able to be approved cables too? – jay Jan 4 at 4:11
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There are DisplayPort to HDMI adapters - here's an example - http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/StarTech.com-DisplayPort-to-HDMI-Video-Adapter-Converter-video-audio-ad/1690001.aspx

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will these port the sound through (my monitor has an audio hook-up) – jay Jan 4 at 19:06
I believe it should, but I do not have any firsthand experience. I'll defer to someone who's tried it. – Jim G. Jan 5 at 3:40
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