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    Question on using a different monitor for laptop

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by NDassassin, Sep 17, 2006.

  1. NDassassin

    NDassassin Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, I have a laptop that supports a 1280x800 resolution. If I were to buy an LCD monitor, preferably a 19" WS one, would it be able to support the higher resolution or would I be stuck with 1280x800?
     
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    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Simple answer: No.

    You will drive the monitor at whatever its native resolution is. Assuming your GPU has enough horsepower which it most certainly does.
     
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    NDassassin Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think you are not understanding what I am asking. My monitor on my notebook is a 14.1 WS with a resolution of 1280x800. I would like a 19"WS monitor (external obviously) , which has a higher resolution. My Graphics Card is the Intel GMA 950. Will my computer produce a higher resolution with the external monitor?
     
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I dont know if the GMA 950 can support higher external resolutions.

    I know with some dedicated cards like the X1600, you can get external RES's up to pretty high.
     
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    Same link post #5 drumfu
     
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