Max resolution supported by GMA X3100 on macbook

[idonotliketostu]

Im upgrading my 20" external monitor to a 24"
1680 -> 1900


What is the max resolution my macbook's x3100 can handle?

 

[Mord]

1920x1200

 

[idonotliketostu]

Sweetness

 

[ataboc]

Old thread bump; found through a search

Sorry to bump such an old thread but will the GMA X3100 support a 28"? the res is 1900X1200 so i would think so.

Monitor in question. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254043

 

[Techhie]

Sorry to bump such an old thread but will the GMA X3100 support a 28"? the res is 1900X1200 so i would think so.

Because the GPU is only working on what to display on those pixels and not actually acting as a power source, size of the display panel itself has nothing to do with anything unless it contains more pixels.

 

[ataboc]

Because the GPU is only working on what to display on those pixels and not actually acting as a power source, size of the display panel itself has nothing to do with anything unless it contains more pixels.

So the chip won't be working harder?

The fans run watching youtube pushing a 20" at 1680x1050

 

[flopticalcube]

So the chip won't be working harder?

The fans run watching youtube pushing a 20" at 1680x1050

On a Mac, the fans ALWAYS run on youtube, regardless of resolution.

 

[ataboc]

On a Mac, the fans ALWAYS run on youtube, regardless of resolution.

A hah!

I'm trying to quell my thirst from purchasing a 27" imac.