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    [Question] M11x R3 connecting to u2711

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by xx86, May 7, 2011.

  1. xx86

    xx86 Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I'm quite interested in M11x R3 for its good balance between graphic performance and form factor. But I often need to work on a large monitor with high resolution (> 1920x1200).

    I would like to know if it's smooth to connect M11x R3 to Dell u2711 (2560x1440) via DisplayPort. I won't require 3D performance under this resolution, since I will mainly work on photo processing tasks. Any experience?

    Cheers!

    xx86
     
    xx86, May 7, 2011
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  2. FXi

    FXi Notebook Deity

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    Running my 2711 via displayport has resulted in a very good display quality, so I'm guessing you'll get the same. I ran it from a Quadro 2700M, so a fairly low to middlin chip which the 540M exceeds by a small amount.

    So while I don't have an M11x, the 2D quality from a capable Nvidia chip is quite good.

    Hope it helps. Sorry I don't have an M11x.
     
    FXi, May 7, 2011
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  3. DrGoodvibes

    DrGoodvibes Notebook Deity

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    I have a couple of U2410 monitors which I connect to my M11xR1 via DisplayPort and HDMI.

    They seem to work fine so you shouldn't have a problem with a U2711.
     
    DrGoodvibes, May 7, 2011
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  4. shempmalone

    shempmalone Notebook Consultant

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    I have a M11x R1 and a U2711. Displayport connection works fine. Looks a million times better than the lappy screen.
     
    shempmalone, May 7, 2011
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