Does anyone know how to tell if my computer will be able to drive an external monitor alright? I'm just using it to access a remote server to use a program for the physics department, so none of what'll actually be on the screen is being processed on my computer besides the program used to access the remote server.
I'm using a core 2 duo T9300 @2.5GHz with 3 gigs of usable RAM.
This is my graphics info: Display adapter type: Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family Total available graphics memory 358 MB Dedicated graphics memory 0 MB Dedicated system memory 64 MB Shared system memory 294 MB Display adapter driver version 8.15.10.1930 Primary monitor resolution 1280x800 DirectX version DirectX 10
The external monitor is a 27" Samsung or LG 1920x1080 LCD.
Thanks for any help!
Posted by Geraine (Member # 9913) on :
It will be able to display to the monitor, but may not be able to display at the full 1920x1080 resolution. On board graphics usually won't support resolutions that high.
You could bump the resolution down though and you should be fine.
Posted by scifibum (Member # 7625) on :
The theoretical maximum for that graphics chipset is in excess of 1920x1080 (It is over 2000x1500). You're almost certain to be able to use the native resolution of the monitor without any problem.
Edit: how to tell is to look up the product data sheet for that chipset on Intel's website.
It also helps just to make sure the ports on your machine and the monitor match up, and that you have the right connectors. If your laptop only has a VGA port and the monitor only has a DVI port/connector, then you will need an adapter.
Posted by Hamson (Member # 7808) on :
Thanks for all the help Geraine and scifibum. I'll be sure to check out the chipset manufacturers website next time I'm wondering about this kind of thing. I don't know why I didn't think of that.