I'm looking to connect my Surface Laptop 3, which has a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port (with DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery, but no Thunderbolt), to my MSI G274QPF monitor that supports 2560x1440 resolution at 180 Hz via its USB-C port (also with DP Alt Mode and 15 W Power Delivery). What's the best way to ensure I can take full advantage of the monitor's capabilities?
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The best option is to use a USB-C cable to connect your devices. This will allow a DisplayPort signal, enabling you to utilize the monitor's full capabilities at 2560x1440 and 180 Hz.
If your Surface Laptop 3 lacks a dedicated GPU, any display connection should work just fine to achieve the laptop's performance. However, if you're using HDMI and it has limited bandwidth, that could hinder reaching the maximum refresh rate at 1440p. Using a USB-C to USB-C connection with DisplayPort alt mode should be solid. Just double-check that your display settings in Windows are set to 2560x1440 at 180 Hz.
Are you suggesting a Type-C to Type-C connection specifically? Also, does the cable need to support specific standards to achieve that?