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Hi everyone,

I'm interested in the following monitor:
Dell U2515H-ADZG (https://www.amazon.co.uk/DELL-U2515H-ADZG-25-Inch-Monitor/dp/B00P6O3YYO/ref=sr_1_5?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1485456992&sr=1-5&keywords=IPS%2BQHD%2Bmonitor&th=1)

However, it looks like it requires a DisplayPort connection into my laptop (Asus X550JX), which only has HDMI and VGA (Mini D-sub 15-pin) connections, and from what I've read, HDMI connection does not support the full 2560 x 1440 DP resolution that this monitor offers - is this true? Also, does the graphics card limit the maximum resolution (my laptop has NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M and Intel HD Graphics 4600)?

What can I do to connect this DisplayPort-ready monitor to my HDMI/VGA-only laptop and get the full 2560 x 1440 DP resolution?

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Thanks delaro :)

Would this monitor (Asus VX24AH) allow 2560 x 1440 resolution with the connections I have on my laptop?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/VX24AH-Frameless-Console-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B00QLL01BA
(The product description says "The VX24AH features a host of connectivity options that include HDMI for native WQHD, plus D-sub for full HD 1080p content transmission").
 
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I'm not sure that'll work. OP needs HDMI (source) to DP (display). That adapter is DP (source) to HDMI (display), and it's unclear if it's bi-directional. HDMI to DP seems to be much harder to find, and more expensive.

Also, HDMI 1.3 and newer will support 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz. So he should be able to get that monitor working, provided he can find a suitable adapter. The only adapter I was able to find was $50, so probably better to find a 2560x1440 monitor which supports that resolution over HDMI.
 
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That cable Delaro listed won't work. That cable is for DisplayPort being on your Laptop and HDMI on your Monitor. What you need is a true HDMI to DP converter. You won't be able to get that 2560 x 1440 unless you go with straight DP. 1080p is your limit though regardless. My suggestion is go with a different monitor that will do HDMI at a different resolution.
HDMI to DP converter I was referencing.
https://www.startech.com/AV/Converters/Video/hdmi-displayport-converter-4k~HD2DP
 
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Thanks BlackLegBrian

Would this monitor (Asus VX24AH) allow 2560 x 1440 resolution with the connections I have on my laptop?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/VX24AH-Frameless-Console-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B00QLL01BA
(The product description says "The VX24AH features a host of connectivity options that include HDMI for native WQHD, plus D-sub for full HD 1080p content transmission").

 
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I just looked the specifications of your laptop. It appears the max it can output would be 1920x1080. Sadly there isn't a way around this. If your laptop supported higher resolutions then yes this monitor would work, sadly yours doesn't.
 
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Thanks BlackLegBrian

That's a shame to hear... What is it that's limiting the max resolution? I thought the NVIDIA graphics card could handle the 2560 x 1440 resolution? (spec here: http://www.gpuzoo.com/GPU-NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_950M.html)
 
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You are right Hdmi to Display port needs a active connection "Powered Box" not a passive but that one is a bit expensive and has it's share of issues like bad signal and premature failure.

gofanco HDMI to DisplayPort 4K x 2K Converter with USB Power $43.99
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BXMOREI?psc=1

 
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Thanks delaro!

I wish I could find that product here in Europe (on Amazon.co.uk)...

What do you think about what BlackLegBrain said: "I just looked the specifications of your laptop. It appears the max it can output would be 1920x1080".I couldn't see what is limiting the max resolution? I thought the NVIDIA graphics card could handle the 2560 x 1440 resolution? (spec here: http://www.gpuzoo.com/GPU-NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_950M.html)

I was looking at this monitor also which seems to connect via HDMI:
Asus VX24AH
https://www.amazon.co.uk/VX24AH-Frameless-Console-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B00QLL01BA
Would this allow 2560 x 1440 resolution with the connections (and spec) I have on my laptop?

Hope you're having a nice weekend :)
 
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Thanks for your message BlackLegBrian :)

My laptop has a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M (the mobile/laptop version) graphics card plus the integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600. So it sounds like my laptop should be fine then? :)

Is it right that the Asus VX24AH would connect via the HDMI connection (both monitor and laptop) and display 2560 x 1440 resolution? (The product description says: "The VX24AH features a host of connectivity options that include HDMI for native WQHD, plus D-sub for full HD 1080p content transmission" https://www.amazon.co.uk/VX24AH-Frameless-Console-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B00QLL01BA).
 
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