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    Dual Monitors with T400 Possible?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Box801, Nov 8, 2010.

  1. Box801

    Box801 Notebook Geek

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    Hello, I own a Lenovo T400. Will it be able to support a dual monitor setup? I'm running Windows 7 with 2GB of ram and a 2.4GHz Intel processor. The video card is an Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series.

    I'll be doing audio work, photoshop, bridge, and web browsing. Think'll be able to run the T400 screen and a separate monitor smoothly?
     
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  2. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    Most the apps you are talking about are more CPU dependent then gpu dependent (not sure what the bridge is). Running two monitors in extended is no problem. I have a t400 that is supporting 2 external monitors (wuxga and wsxga+) they are running fine with photoshop cs3.
     
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    woodenspoon Notebook Enthusiast

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    additional graphical burden as said is almost none, unless you are trying to run intensive 3d graphics off both screens at once, it won't be an issue.
     
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