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    LCDs and Native Resolution: Will my x3100 support a 1680 X 1050 LCD?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by sam2k2002, Jul 18, 2008.

  1. sam2k2002

    sam2k2002 Newbie

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    Or more importantly, will it work at that resolution? (without looking stretched)

    I only ask because my last computer ran on the GMA 945 chipset and for some reason i remember that its native resolution (can video cards even have native resolutions?) was 1440 x 900, which was perfect because I got an LCD to match.

    So i got a new notebook and now i have the x3100 video card (integrated yes.. kill me later). Is there any "preferred resolution" for this card?

    Thanks.
     
    sam2k2002, Jul 18, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    The Intel GMA X3100 has a maximum resolution of 2048x1536 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz

    Dont try play 3d games at those resolutions though, the x3100 will choke
     
    flipfire, Jul 18, 2008
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    naton Notebook Virtuoso

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    the preferred resolution for the x3100 or any other graphics is the max resolution of your laptop LCD panel.
     
    naton, Jul 18, 2008
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