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    Changing my my laptops G-Sync panel.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by tps3443, Apr 9, 2018.

  1. tps3443

    tps3443 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'm considering high refresh rate 1440P g-sync gaming. So, id like to swap my monitor out.
    Ive found the B173QTN01.4 it uses a 40 pin connector just like my current laptop, and my laptop is already G-sync capable. Is this a direct swap out, and GO?

    I'm considering 1440P 120Hz TN

    Or

    The newer 144Hz 1080P IPS panels I do not see any on the market yet though.

    Thanks for all of the HELP!
     
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    If B173QTN01.4 was not offered as a factory option in your model you almost certainly will lose gsync as its based on a whitelist method - the combo of motherboard(model) + GPU + panel (down to the revision) need to be specifically certified (i.e. OEM pays mucho $$$ to nvidia) to have gsync.

    Easiest upgrades are when you're swapping between panels your model came with from the factory, for other reasons: EDID (firmware), connector location, display cable, brightness control are potential things that can cause compatibility and/or functionality issues.
     
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