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I recently bought a new LG widescreen monitor (2560 x 1080 px, 34") but I can't set an higher resolution than 1920 x 1080 px. I tried to update my drivers, display adapters (Intel(R) HD Graphics) and monitor (it only says "generic pnp monitor"), still nothing happens. I am using a vga to hdmi adapter.

I'm so ignorant about pc components but browsing the internet I found out that probably my problem is having an integrated graphic card. I was wondering if you can confirm my theory or point me to the right solution. If there isn't any other solutions could you suggest me a graphic card that can handle 2560x1080?

Sorry if I gave you less infos than necessary but I don't really know what you might need, I'm of course available for more details if I can provide them. Hope you'll excuse my poor grammar, I don't often speak english.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

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    What type of display connection (HDMI, DisplayPort, ...) are you using? Also please provide exact make and model for all hardware involved.
    – Daniel B
    Commented Apr 1, 2020 at 14:02
  • If you are unable to select the resolution it means your hardware (i.e. Intel iGPU) does not support it.
    – Ramhound
    Commented Apr 1, 2020 at 14:10
  • My PC has VGA but monitor has HDMI so I'm using a vga to hdmi adapter,
    – Trobb
    Commented Apr 1, 2020 at 14:11
  • Please include the fact that you are using a VGA to HDMI adapter in your post. It most likely doesn't support resolutions higher than 1920x1080.
    – MMM
    Commented Apr 1, 2020 at 14:13
  • I added a list of hardware (I hope it's what you meant) and I mentioned the vga to hdmi adapter, thanks for the tips.
    – Trobb
    Commented Apr 1, 2020 at 14:15

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Your problem is the VGA output on the computer.
A high-res monitor like that LG really has to be connected to a true digital output and your computer has one.
The big white connector next the the VGA output is DVI-D. That will be able to drive the monitor properly. (Should also fix the problem that the computer sees the monitor as a "generic VGA monitor", because that is also caused by the VGA to HDMI converter.
You will need a DVI to HDMI cable or DVI-HDMI converter in order to connect that to the HDMI input on your monitor.

Using the DVI-D will not only give you the full capability of the monitor, but will also give a better quality image.

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