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    Question for experts about change of 4k LCD in 17R4

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by meNiN, Oct 25, 2017.

  1. meNiN

    meNiN Newbie

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    Hi,

    My question is about whether it is possible to change my current display (UHD) by some of the other models (FHD or QHD 120Hz).

    Is there any limitation on the motherboard, or the connector that does not make this change possible?

    If it is possible the change, could you give me the link to buy the exact models?

    Thanks!!!
     
    meNiN, Oct 25, 2017
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  2. meNiN

    meNiN Newbie

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    I already answer to my question...

    According to some info in this forum, and a some links in ebay, motherboards with QHD and UHD sould be compatible between them LCD's, both with 40 pin edp cable.

    The models with FHD panel, i don't know if will compatible buying a 40 pin edp cable.

    In this link from ebay, appears this sentence:
    "perfect upgrade 4K UHD SCREEN TO QHD 120HZ for game,no need to change screen cable."
     
    meNiN, Oct 25, 2017
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    nemoris Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes but don't expect gsync. The motherboard has optimus enabled, no way to do gsync when you go 120hz panel.
     
    nemoris, Oct 26, 2017
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    Thx for the answer!!

    There is no way to get gsync in this motherboard?
     
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    meNiN, Oct 27, 2017
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