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Small USB-C dongle with matte black finish

Shenzhen Shenzhong TECH. CO. LTD.

Shenzhen Shenzhong TECH. CO. LTD. CY Virtual Display Adapter USB-C DDC EDID Dummy Plug 1920x1080@60Hz

SKU CH-08FB-Q164H

Emulates a 1920x1080 display at 60Hz for headless GPU tasks and remote desktop acceleration

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB B
  • Driver-free operation across Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Ultra-compact low-profile design fits tight spaces
  • Emulates 1920x1080@60Hz display for headless GPU tasks
  • No external power cable required, just plug in
  • Enables GPU-accelerated remote desktop without a monitor

USB-C virtual display adapter for headless systems

This USB-C dummy plug emulates a 1920x1080 display at 60Hz so the GPU remains active without a physical monitor attached. It works with Windows, macOS and Linux and requires no drivers or external power. The low-profile design fits alongside other ports without blocking them.

DDC/EDID emulation limited to 1080p60

The adapter presents a fixed 1920x1080@60Hz EDID to the operating system, so higher resolutions or refresh rates cannot be negotiated. Remote desktop sessions and GPU compute tasks are capped at this resolution, and multi-monitor configurations will see only a single virtual screen.

1920x1080@60Hz fixed resolution

The single specification that determines suitability is the hard-coded 1920x1080@60Hz output. Buyers who need 4K, ultrawide or high-refresh-rate emulation cannot use this adapter. It is intended for basic headless rendering, mining or remote access at standard 1080p.

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Price $12.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB B

Questions about this item

Which version should I pick — the USB-C model or the other connectors such as HDMI, DVI, VGA, DisplayPort or Mini-DP?

Choose the connector that matches the port on your machine; the USB-C version plugs directly into a USB-C socket while the other models fit their respective video outputs.

What does the 1920x1080@60Hz rating mean when the adapter is used in a real system?

The dummy plug tells the GPU that a 1920 by 1080 display running at 60 Hz is attached, so the graphics card keeps that resolution active for remote desktop or compute tasks.

What interface does the USB-C connector use and what does it cap in practice?

The adapter presents a standard EDID over the USB-C link, limiting the virtual display to 1920x1080 at 60 Hz with no driver installation required.

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