I recently bought a new LG widescreen monitor (2560 x 1080 px, 34") but I can't set an higher resolution than 1920 x 1080 px. I tried to update my drivers, display adapters (Intel(R) HD Graphics) and monitor (it only says "generic pnp monitor"), still nothing happens. I am using a vga to hdmi adapter.
I'm so ignorant about pc components but browsing the internet I found out that probably my problem is having an integrated graphic card. I was wondering if you can confirm my theory or point me to the right solution. If there isn't any other solutions could you suggest me a graphic card that can handle 2560x1080?
Sorry if I gave you less infos than necessary but I don't really know what you might need, I'm of course available for more details if I can provide them. Hope you'll excuse my poor grammar, I don't often speak english.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
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Your problem is the VGA output on the computer.
A high-res monitor like that LG really has to be connected to a true digital output and your computer has one.
The big white connector next the the VGA output is DVI-D. That will be able to drive the monitor properly. (Should also fix the problem that the computer sees the monitor as a "generic VGA monitor", because that is also caused by the VGA to HDMI converter.
You will need a DVI to HDMI cable or DVI-HDMI converter in order to connect that to the HDMI input on your monitor.
Using the DVI-D will not only give you the full capability of the monitor, but will also give a better quality image.
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