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    M17x R4 - 1920x1080 120hz SG Video Mode?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Crustieraxe01, Aug 23, 2020.

  1. Crustieraxe01

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    I'm just curious If it would be possible to use SG video mode instead of PEG With the 120hz EDP display. I do have a unlocked bios and can change this but I'm afraid it'll brick my laptop. I know That the the 120hz uses the DGPU for video output and not the IGPU so I'm almost certain I'll get 8 beeps.
     
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    No, the Intel HD can't handle that bandwidth.

    There's no rational portion to your worries.
     
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    Alright makes sense. For the 60hz display, I could do the SG Mode from what i gathered
     
    Crustieraxe01, Aug 23, 2020
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    Yes 60Hz can do SG with any GPU and PEG with 9 series and lower.

    120Hz can run basically any gpu that fits and within power/thermal constraints.
     
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    That is factually incorrect, it can handle 1080P at up to 240Hz (DP 1.2) but the eDP port is not wired to the iGPU, only the MXM slot.
     
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    Result is the same, but always appreciate the clarification.
     
    Reciever, Aug 24, 2020
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