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    Screen resolutions effect video output resolution?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Zachareasy, Sep 9, 2007.

  1. Zachareasy

    Zachareasy Notebook Consultant

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    17" WSXGA+ (1680X1050) If you chose that specific screen on a notebook rather than the 17" WUXGA (1920X1200), would you still be able to use the DVI or HDMI port to watch (a movie [assuming the notebook has a Blu-Ray or HDDVD drive] or a game) in 1080p? I figure you would considering it's not being watched on the 17" screen. But I'd like to verify.
     
    Zachareasy, Sep 9, 2007
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  2. Patrick

    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    Yes. (10 char)
     
    Patrick, Sep 9, 2007
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    odin243 Notebook Prophet

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    Correct, the output resolution is determined by the link type and the graphics card, not your notebook's screen resolution.
     
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  4. Zachareasy

    Zachareasy Notebook Consultant

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    Awesome, thanks for the quick replies!
     
    Zachareasy, Sep 9, 2007
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