[SOLVED] Assuring that the ASUS PB278Q Monitor Can Operate at 2560x1440 Resolution
Linux - HardwareThis forum is for Hardware issues.
Having trouble installing a piece of hardware? Want to know if that peripheral is compatible with Linux?
Notices
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.
Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.
Assuring that the ASUS PB278Q Monitor Can Operate at 2560x1440 Resolution
The monitor that I had just died. I have ordered the Asus PB278Q as a replacement monitor. It has not yet arrived.
Currently, I am just using my on-board video. In tracking down the video specifications for the Core I7 processor, I ran across this post: Intel HD 4000 HDMI 2560x1440 resolution???. Basically, things are not that simple.
The back of the computer has a DVI port. According to the mother board manual it is a DVI-D connector. And based on the mother board user's guide the max resolution appears to be 1920x1200.
The Asus PB278Q monitor has: 1) DisplayPort port and 2) DualLink DVI
I was thinking that a DVI to DisplayPort Adapter attached to the computer DVI port could do the trick, but it would appear that the mother board video output would be the limiting factor.
That leaves three questions.
Would a DVI to DisplayPort adapter work to get full 2560x1440 resolution? (probably not)
I would either go for option 2 and buy a cheap videocard.
Alternatively you can go for option 4. Buy a 27" monitor with 1920x1200 or 1920x1080 resolution.
I would either go for option 2 and buy a cheap videocard.
Alternatively you can go for option 4. Buy a 27" monitor with 1920x1200 or 1920x1080 resolution.
I won't buy a 27" monitor at that resolution. The monitor that died was 24". I noticed that the 23" inch monitor (at 1920x1080) was "crisper" than the 24" monitor. A new option would be to buy another 23" monitor (this time an LED).
While you were responding, I canceled the order, at least in theory. Amazon has the Galaxy GeForce GTX 760 for $250. However, I don't know at this point in time if it is Linux compatible or even if it is a "good" card. Sigh, more research.
If you aren't into gaming this card (which is Linux compatible) will be pure overkill (and needs by the way a good PSU).
Of course it is up to you, but I have no problems at all with a 27" at 1920x1080.
If you aren't into gaming this card (which is Linux compatible) will be pure overkill (and needs by the way a good PSU).
Of course it is up to you, but I have no problems at all with a 27" at 1920x1080.
No, I'm not into gaming. Would there be a cheaper recommendation for a Linux compatible video card?
Cheaper (and cooler running, less power hungry cards) that should work with most distros are- G210, GT520, GT610.
Thanks. The "identification" of the Galaxy GeForce GTX 760 above was a random pick as a discussion starting point. I haven't had the time yet to follow-up with any research. I anticipate doing that tonight, after work.
I'm still interested in community feedback on what is essentially a personal choice.
1. Buy a 23" inch LED monitor.
2. Buy a 27" LED monitor plus a video card.
GT610 is a rebranded GT520, you might find a GT520 cheaper. No real difference between the cards.
If you played games at all, I'd suggest the GT630. Since you dont, might as well get the GT610 (or GT520).
Are you using ubuntu 13.04? If so, or you are using something of similar age, GT610 should be fine. If you were using a slightly older distro, like ubuntu 12.04, I'd get a GT520, due to driver support.
*edit- sorry, I missed your 23'' vs 27'' + video card question.
I'd porbably go for the 27'' if you have not that great sight.
Last edited by cascade9; 08-23-2013 at 06:21 AM.
Reason: typos
Well there is good news and bad news. See Asus GT630-SL-2GD3-L Graphic Card Not Recognized (Ubuntu 13.04). The good news, the card does work. The bad news is that the card was not automatically recongized on Ubuntu on reboot and my attempts to resolve the situation wiped out the Ubuntu desktop, so I need to find out how to restore the desktop ontop of getting the card to work.
As a test, I installed the GT630-SL-2GD3-L card in another computer that already had the Linux Nvidea drivers installed. The card worked. It corectly identified the Asus PB278Q monitor which had a full resolution of 2560x1440. That implies that if the Nvidia drivers have been pre-loaded the Asus GT630-SL-2GD3-L card does work.
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.