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I am almost ready to switch to Windows 8, but I have one last concern: Will any monitor work with Windows 8? I am using a Dynex TV as my monitor, and it worked fine with Windows 7. Will it work with Windows 8? What are the requirements of a monitor for Windows 8?
Dynamic
Posted 2012-10-28T17:15:25.670
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Windows 8 has two resolution requirements:
You need at least 768 vertical pixels to be able to use Metro apps at all. This means a resolution of 1024×768 or greater. Smaller resolutions will only be able to run legacy desktop applications.
You need at least 1366 horizontal pixels to be able to use Metro Snap (displaying two Metro apps on the screen at the same time). This means a resolution of 1366×768 or greater1.
1 Greater means more pixels in both dimensions. For instance, 1280×1024 is technically a larger resolution than 1366×768 based on sheer pixel count (1.3 megapixels vs. 1.0), but it's not wide enough to allow for Metro Snap.
Indrek
Posted 2012-10-28T17:15:25.670
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A friend of mine, who has the same monitor, just installed Win8. He said that the monitor is displaying the screen to widely... Thanks though. – Dynamic – 2012-10-28T17:33:28.633
Just want to add, you should also be able to connect the monitor with the interfaces your computer provides. Otherwise you'll need a conversion adapter or in the worst case another graphics card. – Tamara Wijsman – 2012-10-28T19:59:21.883
It should work but just cross check with the manufacturer once. You can also see this link http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compatibility/win8/CompatCenter/Home?Length=0
– pratnala – 2012-10-28T17:19:49.427This doesn't seem like a dupe to me. The other question is specifically about the Snap feature, whereas this discusses any and all requirements Windows 8 might have with regards to the display. Voting to reopen. – Indrek – 2012-10-29T09:22:40.083