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    New Dell 27 inch monitor - Alienware R4 680m will only display 1920x1200. How Can I go higher

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ss8em, Dec 31, 2012.

  1. ss8em

    ss8em Notebook Geek

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    I want to go to 2560x1440. How can I go higher on this. The highest option available is the 1920 option
     
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    Just to make sure, you are connecting via the Mini DisplayPort? That's the only port on the laptop that will go higher than 1920
     
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    ss8em Notebook Geek

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    no I'm using HDMI.

    ok I guess I'll have to go buy one
     
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    The M17x should have a HDMI 1.4 port and with a 680M you should in theory be able to drive a 2560 display from the HDMI port as HDMI 1.4 supports 4k. However that's in theory, I guess there are some limitations, the cable type and last but not least I highly doubt the display's HDMI port would support it. At least that was how it worked in ye old days, Dual-Link DVI was the only option until DisplayPort arrived. So best bet is to go with the DisplayPort as it should undoubtedly drive the display on its full resolution. Assuming your Dell display has a full DisplayPort make sure to buy a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable.
     
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    awesome Dell doesn't ship this with the monitor to take full advantage of the resolution :rolleyes:
     
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    My Dell U2711 monitor shipped with both a Dual-Link DVI cable and a full DisplayPort-DisplayPort cable, although my other Samsung 27" didn't ship with anything but a VGA cable. I guess it depends on the manufacturer, region, and so on. However I've never heard of anyone putting in a Mini DP to DP cable.
     
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