DVI question: New Monitor & New PC

[120inna55]

I've got a new PC (still in box) and I've just ordered a new monitor. Both the PC and the monitor have what I believe to be DVI-D (dual link) ports with holes for 24 pins. In my box of random cables, I have a DVI-D (single link) cable, (it does not have the 6 pins in the middle). The monitor resolution is 1920 x 1080.

Will my cable work? Will I be missing anything? Is there any advantage to purchasing a DVI-D dual link cable for this purpose?

Thanks, guys.

 

[StevenD]

Yes, it will work fine. You only need dual link for resolutions above 1920 x 1200.

The DVI dual link on the PC can probably be split out to two monitors.

 

[120inna55]

Thanks, Steven. Since the 23" monitor is not capable of anything greater than 1080p, I guess I'm all set.