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    Downgrading from 4K to 1080p

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Tommy Pham, Feb 11, 2017.

  1. Tommy Pham

    Tommy Pham Notebook Enthusiast

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    Really new at custom built laptops and was hoping to get some insight.

    Current build:
    Evoc P775DM3-G 17.3"
    17.3" 4K QFHD AUO LED Matte Type Display
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
    Silicon Lottery Delidded i7-6700k

    I'm currently in the market to change out my display. However, through trial and error, I realized my current 4K display utlizes a 40-pin connector and I was told there were no other 40-pin 1080p displays that are compatible with my current build. If that is the case, I was hoping the community can assist me in looking for either a display or a type of 40-pin to 30-pin converter.

    Please and thank you in advance and please let me know if you require more information!
     
    Tommy Pham, Feb 11, 2017
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  2. bennyg

    bennyg Notebook Virtuoso

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    Probably needs a different eDP cable only, ask your reseller

    Question is why you would WANT to downgrade, other than swapping to a 120hz TN because you like twitch shooters & action games (which is not offered on the P775DM, only a 1080p60 IPS?), the AUO QFHD is an excellent panel

    Have you tried DPI scaling and the cleartype wizard to get the desktop useable in 4K?
     
    bennyg, Mar 20, 2017
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    Mr.Koala Notebook Virtuoso

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    Down sampling to 1080p from 4K gives you perfect 2:1 scaling with no aliasing artifacts, so if Windows scaling is getting in the way there is no need to swap the panel.

    If you do want 120Hz it's a different story.
     
    Mr.Koala, Apr 14, 2017
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    ChanceJackson Notebook Evangelist

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    If you don't need your 40 pin cable can I have it?
     
    ChanceJackson, Apr 19, 2017
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