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    If you are using an external display... which monitor or tv do you use (brand, model)? which output (dvi or hdmi)? which external

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by libertine, Dec 9, 2011.

  1. libertine

    libertine Notebook Guru

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    Hello forum

    I recently bought a monitor to play Assassins Creed in a bigger screen, so i choosed this: HP ZR2440w!

    is a really nice monitor, i am using the dvi output, these days i'm playing AC Revelations almost finishing! :D

    having a monitor with IPS panel, it really change the gameplay it looks so much better. ;)

    What about you?
     
    libertine, Dec 9, 2011
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  2. alroar

    alroar Notebook Consultant

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    i chose a Dell U2312HM, IPS Panel aswell.

    connected over HDMI -> DVI Adapter. works like a charm and its fast enough for gaming
     
    alroar, Dec 9, 2011
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  3. CGSDR

    CGSDR Alien Master Race

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    I use Sony Bravia KLV-32U300A, I use the HDMI cable, and play BF3 at 720p (because that TV doesnt support 900p and is not a full HDTV).

    Edit: It does support 900p and can change the resolution up to 1080p when doing normal thing or play some videos, however for some unknown reason, I cant change the resolution in games like BF3 or Need for Speed, it just cap at 1366x720.
     
    CGSDR, Dec 9, 2011
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  4. TheJoker7030

    TheJoker7030 Notebook Enthusiast

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    you uses a controller when your playing on the tv?? because I recenlty made the switch to keyboard/mouse as oppose to gamepad and its a world of differences, playing on a big tv you have to use a gamepad.
     
    TheJoker7030, Dec 9, 2011
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  5. CGSDR

    CGSDR Alien Master Race

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    Nah I use a wireless keyboard mouse combo, I dont like to use controller or gamepad, because I'm bad at controller and as for keyboard/mouse the best thing about it is I can change the key binding in most game say BF3, for sometime reason, you cant change the binding and sometime you'll have input lag on the PC version.
     
    CGSDR, Dec 9, 2011
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    jimbo312 Notebook Consultant

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    i use acer x233h with dvi. made a world of difference.
     
    jimbo312, Dec 10, 2011
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    savi0r Newbie

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    When I do use my external it is my Samsung 2233RZ.
    I use the mini display to DVI converter to get 120 refresh rate.
     
    savi0r, Dec 14, 2011
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    smokingjam Notebook Evangelist

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    i do want to hook up laptop to 50inch tv in the living room.
    i do like keyboard and mouse. but at min playing skyrim a gamepad works so much better for it
     
    smokingjam, Dec 14, 2011
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  9. CGSDR

    CGSDR Alien Master Race

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    That's because it is a horrible console port, in fact I think it is the worse console port in the history of console port, I'd rather wait until a unconsolized community mod to release that I will buy the game.
     
    CGSDR, Dec 14, 2011
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