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Is there no way to use an LG 5K? The bad thing about the 8K is needing a $500 video card which also means it's not an option for laptop users (I guess you coul

• whatever1 6y ago
  There are some very hacky ways that involve special add-on cards for the motherboard, special motherboard model requirements, gpu connector requirements and even special software to adjust the brightness. It is doable, but it is expensive, and it may or may not work properly. One example that I remember is one where some users who attempted the above setup reported that they need to unplug & re-plug the monitor after it sleeps.
• hocuspocus 6y ago
  The blog author is using a GTX 1060, that's a $400 video card that came out nearly 4 years ago. Today a <$200 GTX 1650 can output 7680x4320@120Hz, or 60Hz over a single DP link. And I don't see why a laptop with a proper GPU and TB3 dock couldn't drive it either.
  • bradlys 6y ago
    He states he uses a 2070 now.