[SOLVED] USB3 to HDMI adapter any good for gaming.

[funkytwig]

So for years I had a docking station for my laptop but my new one does not support it, an Inspiron 7000. So to reduce the number of things I need to plug in I got a USB3 hub, which means I just need to plug in one USB lead into the laptop to do keyboard/mouse/soundcard. Was wondering if it was worth getting a USB3->HDMI adapter so I don't also have to pug in the monitor. Basically, everything would be done through plugging in one cable.

 

[hang-the-9]

No, it's not any good for gaming. The USB to video connection devices are not really "adapters", it's a full low end video card.

 

[funkytwig]

Thought that may be the case. Pity there are no docking solutions for Latitude.

 

[hang-the-9]

Thought that may be the case. Pity there are no docking solutions for Latitude.

There are for many Latitude models, but you said you have an Inspiron. One thing I do have about the new laptop models is that even the business ones stopped using a dock port but use USB C connections, which are very bad for constant use. Many broken docks and ports are work we have to deal with.

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