Question swapping out monitor (DisplayPort)

[Turbonium]

I have a dual monitor setup.

Anyway, I got a new monitor, and I'm wanting to swap it out as my current primary one (current one is lower refresh rate than the new one).

Question: is it just a simple matter of turning everything off, connecting the new monitor in place of the old monitor, and turning everything back on again? DisplayPort and drivers will autodetect the basics, right? And I can fine-tune things after? Only asking because I'm very unfamiliar with DisplayPort, but I would assume it's very easy to use, and PnP essentially.

 

[sdifox]

Why wouldn't it be?

 

[Turbonium]

Why wouldn't it be?

I'm what you call "overly cautious".

 

[mindless1]

I wouldn't even turn everything off, 'cuz then the electrons escape!

 

[Seba]

When changing to a higher resolution and higher refresh rate monitor, the old DisplayPort cable might need to be replaced, too, in order to be able to set the monitor at those values. Depending on what bandwidth the cable you have now has (is certified for).

 

[Turbonium]

When changing to a higher resolution and higher refresh rate monitor, the old DisplayPort cable might need to be replaced, too, in order to be able to set the monitor at those values. Depending on what bandwidth the cable you have now has (is certified for).

I believe it's DP 1.4 so I should be fine.

 

[Seba]

That number is not relevant for DisplayPort cables. You have to find the cable bandwidth, if the manufacturer listed it. Or the highest resolution and refresh rate it is capable of.

Or, just use it and see if it is adequate.

 

[Turbonium]

That number is not relevant for DisplayPort cables. You have to find the cable bandwidth, if the manufacturer listed it. Or the highest resolution and refresh rate it is capable of.

Or, just use it and see if it is adequate.

Just checked the specs of the cables I have. I'm more than fine. Thnx.