I recently upgraded to an ultrawide monitor and only now just realized that there are apparently limitations to HDMI 1.4 that prevent me from using the "optimal" resolution and refresh rate of this new monitor, which is 3440 x 1440 @ 60 Hz. Instead, I am limited to 3440 x 1440 @ 30 Hz. I have been reading that the best solution is to use DisplayPort, but unfortunately, I am using integrated graphics on my motherboard and I do not have a DisplayPort. I have used some workarounds to get my refresh rate up to 50 Hz, but it doesn't seem to stick for very long.
So, I'm thinking about getting a budget video card with a DisplayPort so that I can use this new monitor at the optimum resolution. I have no problem continuing to use integrated graphics--I'm not a gamer--and I'm wondering if there's a setup that is going to work here. Can I get a budget video card with DisplayPort that will allow me to use this monitor at its optimum resolution, but continue to use integrated graphics? If so, does anyone have any recommendations on a budget video card I can use?
Thanks in advance!
So, I'm thinking about getting a budget video card with a DisplayPort so that I can use this new monitor at the optimum resolution. I have no problem continuing to use integrated graphics--I'm not a gamer--and I'm wondering if there's a setup that is going to work here. Can I get a budget video card with DisplayPort that will allow me to use this monitor at its optimum resolution, but continue to use integrated graphics? If so, does anyone have any recommendations on a budget video card I can use?
Thanks in advance!