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    Acer Aspire 5740 compatible with NEC PA271W-BK-SV monitor?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by MartinBrice, Mar 6, 2012.

  1. MartinBrice

    MartinBrice Notebook Enthusiast

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    I want to purchase this monitor:

    PA271W-BK-SV, 27 Widescreen Color-Critical Desktop Monitor w SpectraView<sub>II<sub> - Highlights & Specifications | NEC Display Solutions

    but am unsure if I can connect it to my system. I have an Acer Aspire 5740-6491 . Any help would be appreciated.

    Looks like I'd have to use the HDMI output. Not sure if it will work though.

    All of a sudden I'm not sure whether the system has an HDMI port or a Displayport. I'll have to look at home.

    OK. It's HDMI. I can't find whether it would support the resolution though.
     
    MartinBrice, Mar 6, 2012
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    You'd have to use HDMI-to-DVI cable.
    HDMI 1.3 is limited to 1920x1200 with 36 and 48 bits per pixel though so it may be a problem.

    Also check AMD website for HD5650- lists FullHD for HDMI too.
     
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    Thanks for merging those posts.

    This is somewhat of a bummer though.
     
    MartinBrice, Mar 7, 2012
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