Hi all. I've done my research, now I'm looking for some advice.
Laptop: HP EliteBook 840 G1
Processor: Intel i5-4300U, 1.90GHz, ~2.5GHz
Memory: 8GB
Graphics: Intel HD 4400
OS: Windows 7 Pro 64-bit
I currently have 19" dual monitors, SXGA 1280x1024, in the "extend" configuration. I'm looking to upgrade both monitors to 25 - 27" QHD (2560x1440), or UHD/4K (3840x2160), to gain some extra screen real estate and improve clarity. My understanding is that this combination of processor and graphics can hande QHD @ 60 Hz, or UHD @ 30 Hz over DisplayPort 1.2. Does having dual monitors affect this at all? The computer will only be used for web browsing, excel, word, email, etc... No gaming or video. Is 30 Hz going to drive me nuts during general use? If it does, could I just change the resolution from native UHD down to QHD @ 60Hz to resolve the issue? Or would I just be better off buying QHD native monitors instead (aside from cost difference)? The monitors will stay for quite a while, but my laptop gets replaced every few years. I'm leaning towards UHD since my next laptop may handle it with no problem.
Thanks!
Laptop: HP EliteBook 840 G1
Processor: Intel i5-4300U, 1.90GHz, ~2.5GHz
Memory: 8GB
Graphics: Intel HD 4400
OS: Windows 7 Pro 64-bit
I currently have 19" dual monitors, SXGA 1280x1024, in the "extend" configuration. I'm looking to upgrade both monitors to 25 - 27" QHD (2560x1440), or UHD/4K (3840x2160), to gain some extra screen real estate and improve clarity. My understanding is that this combination of processor and graphics can hande QHD @ 60 Hz, or UHD @ 30 Hz over DisplayPort 1.2. Does having dual monitors affect this at all? The computer will only be used for web browsing, excel, word, email, etc... No gaming or video. Is 30 Hz going to drive me nuts during general use? If it does, could I just change the resolution from native UHD down to QHD @ 60Hz to resolve the issue? Or would I just be better off buying QHD native monitors instead (aside from cost difference)? The monitors will stay for quite a while, but my laptop gets replaced every few years. I'm leaning towards UHD since my next laptop may handle it with no problem.
Thanks!