ASUS Z77M pro + 2600K ==? 2560x1440

[velis]

My beloved 5870 just died and I'm forced to fall back to integrated while I decide what to buy.

However, I immediately hit a problem: the DVI and HDMI jacks only support 1920x1200 as per ASUS web site.
Is there a hack available that would allow me to run 2560x1440, even if refresh Hz is lower?

 

[Z15CAM]

HACK! Yes, buy a 290/X (Preferably under Water) and a QINX Dvi-D ONLY Display for a 4K 1440p Res with a descent Dvi-D cable and run the display at 96Hz+.

HDMI although Multi-Display friendly, presently does no go over 60Hz.
Can't say 60Hz isn't suitable at 4K Res for most enthusiasts., but you have the platform with an ASUS P8 Z77/ i7 2600k to go beyond.

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PS: Suggest an XFX BEFX KM3 750W Black Edition PSU - Don't care about the DRAM but if you can run it at 1600 to 1866MHz @ Cas 9 1T at under 1.5v all the better.

With that said (I hate that expression). Use a Corsair H110 on the CPU and you should easily run the CPU between 1600Mhz/4600Mhz's hitting 5 Ghz's and the Hawaii at 1105 x1500Mhz under water with a Koolance 401X's2 and a couple of Coolgate Rads with Nouctia Fans under Water.

You have a FAST 4K Platform - Just a little more money ;o)

MONEY - MONEY.

 

[hawtdawg]

HACK! Yes, buy a 290/X (Preferably under Water) and a QINX Dvi-D ONLY Display for a 4K 1440p Res with a descent Dvi-D cable and run the display at 96Hz+.

HDMI although Multi-Display friendly, presently does no go over 60Hz.
Can't say 60Hz isn't suitable at 4K Res for most enthusiasts., but you have the platform with an ASUS P8 Z77/ i7 2600k to go beyond.

-------------------

PS: Suggest an XFX BEFX KM3 750W Black Edition PSU - Don't care about the DRAM but if you can run it at 1600 to 1866MHz @ Cas 9 1T at under 1.5v all the better.

With that said (I hate that expression). Use a Corsair H110 on the CPU and you should easily run the CPU between 1600Mhz/4600Mhz's hitting 5 Ghz's and the Hawaii at 1105 x1500Mhz under water with a Koolance 401X's2 and a couple of Coolgate Rads with Nouctia Fans under Water.

You have a FAST 4K Platform - Just a little more money ;o)

MONEY - MONEY.

in the future, i recommend reading the post you're responding to.

 

[Z15CAM]

It's my post and AnandTech cant refute SafeMode.

 

[Flapdrol1337]

Intel motherboards only do single link dvi, only way to do 2560x1440 60hz is displayport, most boards don't have that though.

maybe you could try a custom resolution, starting at 2560x1440 at 30hz, and work your way up. Might need to use the CRU tool if the intel driver doesn't allow it.

 

[velis]

Intel driver allows it, but nothing happens. The resolution just stays 1920x1080. Seems there's nothing I can do but buy a new GFX card, even if it is the cheapest available.

 

[greybaby]

That I know of there isn't a way to output 1440p. Why can't you stay on 1080p until you get the new gpu?

 

[velis]

I can, but it's ridiculous. I didn't buy a $200 MB and a $ 300 CPU to be unable to enjoy something as simple as a 1440p resolution. It's ridiculous and something I definitely didn't expect.