MacBook – Has anyone successfully got 2560 x 1600 resolution with the new macbook pros (late 2016) *over dual link dvi*

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So I've been using the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter for years to connect to a DELL 3007WFP which only supports dual-link DVI input. Now I want to connect the new macbook pro (late 2016) with thunderbolt 3 to this monitor.

There is no such thing as thunderbolt 3 to dual-link dvi. Called Apple and after one hour on the phone they told me to buy a thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 adapter in order to connect to the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter. After a trip to the Apple Store and $29 less in my wallet that's for sure did not work!

So now I'm wondering: man can go and go back from the moon, but it can't make this work? I don't want to have to buy another monitor to use with the new macbook pro 🙁

Has anyone successfully got that to work? Which adapters? How did you connect them?

Below the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter I've been using for centuries:

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Best Answer

After a lot of trial and error (I've tried pretty much every adapter on the market) I have my MacbookPro (15inch) late 2016 working with my Dell 3007WFP monitor. Running at the full 2560x1600 resolution.

Adapters used:

  • Official Apple Dual DVI adapter.
  • USB 3.1 Type C to Mini DisplayPort/Mini DP (Female) Adapter Cable Support 4K UHD
  • External powered USB hub.

Setup

  • The USB of the dual dvi adapter goes into the USB hub.
  • USB-C plugs into the MacbookPro, the female mini display port plugs into the dual dvi adapter.
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