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    I want to replace my 4k screen with 1080p

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by juvy, Feb 24, 2018.

  1. juvy

    juvy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello. I was wondering if someone can help me out, please.

    I have the M15x R3 with the 4k screen Model: SHP1450

    But due to FPS drops when gaming, I wanted to replace my 4k screen with a regular 1080p 60hz screen? Can I get purchase this screen and do it myself?

    This is the one I'm looking at

    https://www.laptopscreen.com/English/model/Dell/ALIENWARE+15+R3/?hash=372650

    Would this work?

    Thanks!
     
    Last edited: Feb 24, 2018
    juvy, Feb 24, 2018
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  2. Chris Blevins

    Chris Blevins Notebook Enthusiast

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    Why not buy an external 120 hz screen for gaming, then you coukd still have your 4k screen for everything else...unless you game away from home alot i guess. I saw a thread on how to replace AW 17 4R screens that might be helpful, it is probably pretty similar

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    Chris Blevins, Feb 24, 2018
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  3. nedooo

    nedooo Notebook Consultant

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    I guess that is easier then set resolution to 1920*1080...or not?
     
    nedooo, Feb 24, 2018
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    jace888au Notebook Geek

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    This. I am guessing the hardcore gamers might find some kind of lag/latency introduced with this type of setup, but if the Op is in that league, then maybe they should consider a new laptop with a 120Hz screen built in to begin with.
     
    jace888au, Feb 24, 2018
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    nedooo Notebook Consultant

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    240Hz 8K HDR 1000 or don't bother at all ;)
     
    nedooo, Feb 25, 2018
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  6. A-Gits

    A-Gits Notebook Enthusiast

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    Make sure the new screen has same size and connector type as your old one. Then your should be good to go.

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    A-Gits, Feb 25, 2018
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    rinneh Notebook Prophet

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    In the R3 the screenlid is different for the UHD version.
     
    rinneh, Feb 26, 2018
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