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    Alienware monitor.

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Ben7078, Dec 4, 2017.

  1. Ben7078

    Ben7078 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,
    I have just bought an Alienware monitor the supports up to 240hz.
    I’m just wondering what’s the best way and what do I need to get more than 60hz when plugged into my 15 r3 as I believe hdmi only supports 60hz And want to use it with my laptop for now until I get a amplifier in the new year.
    Any help would be appreciated.
     
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    Depends if you have the gsync version fo the aw15r3 or not. Not sure if Gsync monitors support higher refresh rates on HDMI though. Mine doesn't.
     
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    I don’t have a gsync version but if I connected it via display port could I use the monitor above 60hz
     
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    Depends if the display port is routed through the Intel GPU or not. Not sure about that with the 15R3.
     
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    I have a 15r3, I connect via display port.

    I have the Alienware 34" monitor at 120hz. Doesn't seem to be an issue for me
     
    gschneider, Dec 7, 2017
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