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    8600M GT - Dual Link DVI?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by foofmonkey, Jun 26, 2010.

  1. foofmonkey

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    Hey peeps, I'm new to the forum :D and have a lil' question for those who are more knowledgeable than i :p

    My laptop (a rock pegasus 665) has a 8600M GT, and I'm wondering whether it can output 1920x1080 through DVI, i had a google about, and it seems that this resolution requires dual link dvi, which apparently some manufacturers don't use on laptops or something.... i have tried it on a sony bravia TV, and it doesn't seem to work, though I'm wondering if its just the TV which won't allow it :confused:. i attached a pic of my dvi port if that helps at all :rolleyes:

    thanks in advance,
    Matt :)
     

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    lappyftw Notebook Guru

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    Why don't you try it?Hook your laptop to the TV,and see if you cant change the resolution in Windows?If your laptop supports HDMI,use a HDMI cable and hook it to your TV.Dual Link DVI means getting multiple outputs or combined outputs,so for Dual Link DVI,I suppose you should have 2 monitors,or TV's.

    Instead of asking,it is better to test yourself.Connect it to your TV,and try to change the resolution in Windows,while it is connected.
     
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    foofmonkey Newbie

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    hey, thanks for the reply, but I did,
    also, as far as I know, dual link is for higher resolution displays, not for driving multiple monitors.

    I know I'm new here, but please try to read my post and make relevant answers, instead of suggesting things I have already done.

    thanks,
    Matt
     
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    lappyftw Notebook Guru

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    Dual Link DVI=2 DVI slots and 2 DVI cables,so you will have 2 DVI cables,so 2
    DVI slots at the end.If your TV has,2 DVI slots,I think you can increase the resolution,but I beleive that Dual Link DVI means,connecting your laptop to 2 monitors/2 TV's since with Dual Link DVI you should have 2 cables and 1 DVI slot at the end of two cables so=2 DVI slots=Getting multiple outputs.If your TV of course has 2 DVI slots,maybe Dual Link DVI should increase the resolution,but I have not much knowledge in this topic either.If you are still stuck,try searching on google.
     
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  5. foofmonkey

    foofmonkey Newbie

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    *sigh*
    also,

    Wikipedia - DVI

    dual link dvi is for driving higher resolution displays from ONE connector and ONE cable. I appreciate your help, but my first post asked people who are more knowledgeable on the subject than I, can anyone else help?

    Matt
     
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    lappyftw Notebook Guru

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    Well,seems no one is helping.But dont you have a HDMI slot?It would be a lot better than DVI "stuff"
     
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