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    M17xR3 - 6970 compatible with external 120hz display?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by QuadX, Mar 29, 2011.

  1. QuadX

    QuadX Notebook Consultant

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    I ordered an M17x R3 with the 6970. Will it work with an external display at 120hz?
     
    QuadX, Mar 29, 2011
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  2. Brabostaan

    Brabostaan Notebook Deity

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    What is the output? 60Hz right, think the 120Hz display wil then run on 60Hz.
     
    Brabostaan, Mar 29, 2011
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  3. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    It might also be fine with HDMI. The laptop seems to have HDMI 1.4.
     
    namaiki, Mar 29, 2011
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    ir0nman1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    displayport 1.2 can output 120hz, so yes it should be possible to use a 120hz external display on displayport provided the monitor supports version 1.2
     
    ir0nman1, Mar 29, 2011
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  5. QuadX

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    I will be connecting a 120hz external monitor via hdmi and want it to run at 120hz. Is that possible?
     
    QuadX, Mar 29, 2011
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  6. Cloudfire

    Cloudfire (Really odd person)

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    Yes the 6970M can output 120Hz to external screens according to this guy having a problem with it (lol). You will also need a monitor that have HDMI 1.4 input i think.
    "And while I can without any problems and to set any resolution 120Hz"

    Google translate
     
    Cloudfire, Mar 29, 2011
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