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    Can P-6831FX Drive a 30" lcd with HDMI-DVI Conversion?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by allbald, Feb 18, 2008.

  1. allbald

    allbald Notebook Evangelist

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    As the title states, i know the machine does not have a dual-dvi link but one of the gateway reps said it convert hdmi to dvi and run a 30" monitor at 2560 x 1600?

    Possible or no?
     
    allbald, Feb 18, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Single-link DVI can only reach 1920x1200. You need dual-link for that kind of resolution with DVI output from the laptop, no matter what type of monitor you are driving.

    Wait, does the GW machine have a DVI or HDMI connection?
     
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    The gateway apparently has an HDMI connection -- so thats why asking if it can do the coversion to full resolution for a 30 inch monitor.
     
    allbald, Feb 18, 2008
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    External Ports (3) USB 2.0, VGA Connector, V1.2 HDMI Connector, IEEE 1394 Firewire Port, e-SATA and Kensington Lock Slot

    Thats from the website for its specs.
     
    allbald, Feb 18, 2008
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    its got HDMI, i think your ok.
     
    narsnail, Feb 18, 2008
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    Did you get it to work?
     
    crashnburn, Apr 27, 2008
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    I was playing UT3 on my 40" HD-TV at 1920x1200 using HDMI and getting FPS in the mid 40s.
     
    Snowsurfer, Apr 27, 2008
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