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x16/m16, question about multi-monitor support?
Hi,
I wanted to get a new laptop, thinking about a new Alienware x16/m16. But I need to connect four 4K@60hz displays to it. And in the support manual, it is showing that only two monitors are supported.
I also have a dock: WD22TB4, will it work with X16/M16? Can I connect four monitors with it (4k@60hz)?
Also, I'm a bit confused about TB: For M16 it is listed like this:
2 Type-C Port (Thunderbolt™ 4.0, USB 4 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.4, and 15W Power Delivery (3A/5V) capabilities)
For X16:
1 Thunderbolt™ 4 port with Power Delivery and DisplayPort™
So it is the same port on X16? With DP 1.4 and USB 4 Gen2, or it is some older version?
ejn63
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August 20th, 2023 10:56
Many of the Precision models allow for four 4K displays -- the Precision 5770, etc.
https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/precision-17-5770-laptop/precision-5770-external-display-guide/before-you-begin?guid=guid-b511a5d9-9d5e-4090-a787-30da851dcd77&lang=en-us
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August 18th, 2023 14:35
The ports should have the same hardware support, but note that Alienware systems aren't designed to be dock-compatible. You would likely be better off with a Precision workstation, which does have dock support.
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August 19th, 2023 10:17
@ejn63 do you anything about multi-monitor support? It is really capped to two monitors?
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August 19th, 2023 10:53
Not by hardware, no -- but Dell doesn't support any docking stations with Alienware models, so you'd be on your own if you have trouble with one.
That is why I suggest you purchase a model that does have Dell support for a dock, if you plan is to use multiple monitors. There are Dell systems that do support Dell docking stations.
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August 19th, 2023 18:08
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August 20th, 2023 06:26
@pedrohenriquevm it is very confusing, nothing is limiting this laptop to support 4 monitors hardware vise. But Dell only listed support for 2 monitors support.
Maybe someone from Dell can answer?
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August 20th, 2023 08:34
FAQ Alienware Laptops | DELL Technologies.
Which ports output dGPU (discrete graphics processing unit) ?
NO means the port is using the iGPU Intel.
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August 20th, 2023 09:01
@crimsom thank you! So TB port is not connected to dGPU on x15 r2/m15. I understand it means that dock station will not work for me (4x4k@60hz). I can try to daisy chain, but I think I will search for another model to buy.
Could you suggest Dell model that work work with dock that I mention and can support 4x4k@60hz monitors?
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August 20th, 2023 13:30
Hi user_b24fae thank you for sharing update.
Advocate that you contact Dell Support for the official information so that you are not dissapointed.
If system delivered with fault or incorrect specification, you have Reject option.
Dell Refund policy, New vs Refurbished | DELL Technologies.
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