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LG Widescreen compatibility?

marc23
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Hey there,

 

I'm contemplating buying a LG 29UM65-P 29IN Widescreen LED 21:9 in the hopes that it will increase my productivity and look nice on my desk. I guess 1080p is not cutting it for me anymore; I'm too good for it.

 

Joking aside, my current computer has an AMD A10-5800K installed, with no dedicated GPU.

I was wondering whether or not it'll be able to support the LG monitor using its integrated GPU core.

Also, would I be able to run another 1080p monitor along side with the LG one? My motherboard only has 2 video outputs so I'm limited to the amount of monitors I can have.

 

I will not be gaming what so ever.

 

Let me know what you think, or if you have any advice.

 

Thanks a bunch,

 

Marc.

If you love what you do, it's not work.

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According to this site it says the integrated GPU can support up to 2560 x 1600, so resolution wise you'd be fine http://www.pc-specs.com/gpu/AMD/APU_Family/Radeon_HD_7660D/1079

 

The only caveat is that for 21:9 you have to use either Displayport or Dual-Link DVI. HDMI only supports 1920 x 1080.

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What sort of work do you do, photo editing, video editing, what? Just curious. :)

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What sort of work do you do, photo editing, video editing, what? Just curious. :)

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Mostly spreadsheets and such. I use programs like MatLab, Photoshop, and some others. Nothing too crazy. Screen real estate is a must in the work I do.

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Mostly spreadsheets and such. I use programs like MatLab, Photoshop, and some others. Nothing too crazy. Screen real estate is a must in the work I do.

Ahh okay. Nice! So a 21:9 display would obviously be beneficial to you then? :)

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Ahh okay. Nice! So a 21:9 display would obviously be beneficial to you then? :)

Yessir! But as humpingpandas said, it'll require Displayport or Dual-Link DVI. HDMI only supports 1920 x 1080. My motherboard does only supports HDMI and VGA :/

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Yessir! But as humpingpandas said, it'll require Displayport or Dual-Link DVI. HDMI only supports 1920 x 1080. My motherboard does only supports HDMI and VGA :/

Hmm...then it looks like you'd have to either upgrade your motherboard or buy a dGPU unfortunately. :(

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