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    Using Monitor w/ a Laptop?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by carbonfishbone, Jul 27, 2006.

  1. carbonfishbone

    carbonfishbone Newbie

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    Hey guys,

    I am currently trying to decided between an ASUS z96J and a s96J. My dilema is that I want a high resolution, but I also want high FPS in games. I am planning on using my laptop for mobility while in college, ie. library+ classes, but also once I am back in my dorm, i want to hook up a 19" Viewsonic VP912b flat panel screeen to it, along w/ a mouse, keyboard and printer.

    Would I be able to get the z96J and use the high resolution while in class, and then plug my monitor in w/ a native res of 1280 x 1024 and get the max fps while gaming?

    Thanks
     
    carbonfishbone, Jul 27, 2006
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  2. bigbear89

    bigbear89 Notebook Consultant

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    Sure why not
     
    bigbear89, Jul 27, 2006
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  3. eth

    eth Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thats exactly what I'm doing right now.
     
    eth, Jul 27, 2006
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Same here - I use an NEC MultiSync monitor (SXGA) as my primary, and my laptop's display is secondary.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 27, 2006
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  5. Dustin Sklavos

    Dustin Sklavos Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I'm actually using a Samsung SyncMaster 215TW at home and just run the computer on the DVI. Works beautifully and games look great on it.
     
    Dustin Sklavos, Jul 28, 2006
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  6. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    when I join the 21st century and get a usb keyboard I will be doing the same.
     
    Thaenatos, Jul 28, 2006
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