Here is the online x17 R1 Setup and Specifications PDF showing that is has the following video out ports = Thunderbolt 4, HDMI Here is the online AW2720HF user's Guide showing that it has the following video in ports = HDMI 1, HDMI 2, DisplayPort So the connection options are = x17 R1 Thunderbolt 4 --> USB-C to DP adapter --> AW2720HF DP in portx17 R1 HDMI --> HDMI to HDMI cable --> AW2720HF HDMI 1 in portx17 R1 HDMI --> HDMI to HDMI cable --> AW2720HF HDMI 2 in port
Hello All, I have an Alienware X17R1 laptop, and recently bought an AW2720HF monitor. I am trying to figure out how to connect the monitor to the laptop to ensure I am getting the best performance possible. The AW2720HF came with a DisplayPort cable, and I would have assumed that my laptop would have a DisplayPort connector built it, but it does not. It has a Thunderbolt 4 port. So apparently what I need is some sort of adapter that converts Thunderbolt to DisplayPort? Additionally, my Alienware keyboard, headphones and mouse are all USB. So whatever solution I end up with needs at least three USB ports as well. Any and all advice is most welcome. Cost is not really a factor. Thanks in advance for your help!
x17 R1, connecting to AW2720HF