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Resolution options tailored to compatibility limits

Resolution options tailored to compatibility limits

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xKrysix
Junior Member
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08-20-2017, 08:30 AM
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I have an unclear point to confirm. My MacBook Air from 2017 has an Intel HD 6000 graphics card. The recommended external monitor resolution is up to 4K at 60fps. I’m wondering if a 3840x1080 or 5120x1440 monitor would work, even though those resolutions are under 4K. I’m not sure if pixel count alone matters here. Thanks for any advice!
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xKrysix
08-20-2017, 08:30 AM #1

I have an unclear point to confirm. My MacBook Air from 2017 has an Intel HD 6000 graphics card. The recommended external monitor resolution is up to 4K at 60fps. I’m wondering if a 3840x1080 or 5120x1440 monitor would work, even though those resolutions are under 4K. I’m not sure if pixel count alone matters here. Thanks for any advice!

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los_dos
Member
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08-25-2017, 11:48 AM
#2
Apologies for the misplacement. Could you relocate this to the GPU section if a moderator notices?
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los_dos
08-25-2017, 11:48 AM #2

Apologies for the misplacement. Could you relocate this to the GPU section if a moderator notices?

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TheWheatherMan
Member
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08-25-2017, 01:24 PM
#3
Generally, connecting an external monitor doesn’t cause problems with resolution matching. The main concern would be consuming too much V-Ram while running several monitors.
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TheWheatherMan
08-25-2017, 01:24 PM #3

Generally, connecting an external monitor doesn’t cause problems with resolution matching. The main concern would be consuming too much V-Ram while running several monitors.

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hayhaytaylor
Member
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09-12-2017, 08:14 PM
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The approach would involve launching Windows via Boot Camp while keeping the laptop lid shut and relying solely on the external display. I was concerned mainly about whether an ultrawide screen would work well with the less common resolution options.
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hayhaytaylor
09-12-2017, 08:14 PM #4

The approach would involve launching Windows via Boot Camp while keeping the laptop lid shut and relying solely on the external display. I was concerned mainly about whether an ultrawide screen would work well with the less common resolution options.

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Xx_Defiance_xX
Junior Member
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09-12-2017, 09:40 PM
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You won't be sure until you've experienced it or someone else has done something similar. I saw a discussion here about a person putting all monitors to sleep when closing the lid. It's possible you might face the same problem, as no two setups are exactly the same.
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Xx_Defiance_xX
09-12-2017, 09:40 PM #5

You won't be sure until you've experienced it or someone else has done something similar. I saw a discussion here about a person putting all monitors to sleep when closing the lid. It's possible you might face the same problem, as no two setups are exactly the same.