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    6400/e1505 and Apple cinema display

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Madness6400, Apr 5, 2008.

  1. Madness6400

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    ok will an inspiron 6400 work on an 23 inch apple cinema display ?

    on 1920x1200

    if yes what do i need ?

    i mean vga to dvi and stuff ...

    im really hoping you,d say it will ...
     
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    I have an E1505 which is the same as the inspiron 6400.

    Looking at thr graphics card setting, the ATi X1400 supports up to 2048 x 1536 externally.

    Your gpu will be able to support it, but it may not be able to play games well on a larger screen.

    If the display is dvi, than you need a dvi to vga adaptor.
    You specifically need a male vga to a female dvi adaptor.

    K-TRON
     
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    i thought that the 6400,s use GMA 950 ?
     
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    Mine has an X1400 in it.
    If you have a GMA 950, your gpu may not handle such high resolutions.
    You can check by right clicking the desktop and then go to properties.
    Then go to settings.
    Click on the box with the number 2 in it.
    Then move the slider to its maximum resolution.
    In the settings menu, there is an "advanced" button. Click that, and it will tell you what graphics card you have.

    Regardless of what it is, you should be able to get at least 1680x1050 resolution out to the external monitor.

    K-TRON
     
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    Yeah, I said it should be able to run a high resolution.

    You are not going to be able to play any heavy games with that graphics card on such a huge screen.
    Photoshop, webdesign, typing and internet browsing will be fine.

    K-TRON
     
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    i have my ps3 for gaming , thanks k-torn :)

    btw im not sure what adaptor should i get , i think that the apple cinema display is dvi ...

    www.apple.com/displays/specs.html
     
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    does that work with the 6400 ?

    THNAKS ALOT DUDE
     
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    Your 6400 should have a vga port on the back much like mine does.
    The adaptor simply fits into the laptop, and then the dvi from the screen fits into the adaptor.

    K-TRON
     
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    that is the vga you are talking about right ?

    [​IMG]

    the blue one ...
     
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    yes
    the blue on is vga

    You need a male VGA to fit into that blue one.
    Than you need a female dvi, on the other end of the adaptor, so that the screen can plug into it.

    K-TRON
     
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    What is the port coming out of the screen? (post a pic, it would be easier)
    It should be standard DVI, which means you only need the AMC adaptor. You should not need two adaptors.

    K-TRON
     
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    this is what it says in the acd specs page :

    DVI Display Connector
    2 port USB 2.0 Hub
    2 FireWire 400 ports

    Cables DVI (Digital Visual Interface), FireWire 400, USB 2.0 and DC power (24.5 V)

    Connectors Two-port, self-powered USB 2.0 hub, two FireWire 400 ports and Kensington security port
     
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    if 6400 has dvi output then Yes!
     
    wobble987, Apr 6, 2008
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