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Trying to figure out if I can use the hdmi port to output to a higher resolution 2560 x 1600 Dell 3008WFP or 4k TV (Samsung JU7100). When I plug up the laptop only goes 1080p. Do I need to go into create a custom resolution or is something wrong or is this normal?
Alienware-Sofia
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May 25th, 2016 11:00
Hello Juben, 1080p is the maximum resolution you can get with HDMI port. If you would to have more you can use the thunderbolt, connecting an adapter from USB-C to Display port.
Juben
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May 26th, 2016 05:00
Thank you Sofia for the information, I am looking at adapters right now. I wanted to verify it doesn't matter if I use HDMI or Displayport on the other end as long as I use a thunderbolt port. Do you have a recommend adapter? Been on amazon and ebay. I looked on dell and typed in "type c usb and/or thunderbolt" and it points me to usb 2.0 stuff?
Alienware-Sofia
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May 26th, 2016 11:00
Hello Juben, actually it matters because the HDMI will not have more resolution than the 1080p. That is why we suggested to used the USB-C but with Display port. You can use the one is better for you, shouldn't be any issue with it.
Juben
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May 26th, 2016 11:00
So I would need something like this http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Thunderbolt-Compatible-DisplayPort/dp/B00X4S5DKC/ref=sr_1_1?srs=13705622011&ie=UTF8&qid=1464283579&sr=8-1&keywords=cable+matters+usb+type+c+display++port in order to use my 2560x1600 resolution monitor?
My 4k TV I am sure only has hdmi ports so this won't work then http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Thunderbolt-Compatible-Adapter/dp/B00X4S5C7G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464283849&sr=8-1&keywords=usb+type+c+hdmi+cable+matters ?
I will probably order both but if you have a better one from dell or alienware I can order?
Alienware-Sofia
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May 27th, 2016 11:00
Any such should work well.