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Start date Sep 3, 2016
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EDS2k14

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Sep 3, 2016

so if i have a laptop with resolution 1366x768, can i use external monitor with 1080p res, will it read 1080p instead of 1366x768 in external monitor?

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Hi, yes if the GPU has the resolution of 1080p, if you have the HDMI port it should be at 1080p.

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jarotech

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Sep 3, 2016
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Hi, yes if the GPU has the resolution of 1080p, if you have the HDMI port it should be at 1080p.

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