Confused

[Belly]

Hi,

I'm thinking of upgrading my Samsung SyncMaster 2343 with a Dell U2424H and I'm confused as to how I go about it.

A Google post suggested that I firstly go into Devise Manager and remove the SyncMaster. That seems strange to me because I'd think that as soon as I do that the screen will go black and I'll be unable to power off.

The Dell blurb says its Plug and Play, would that suggest that I just plug it in whilst the computer (Windows 11) is turned off. Unplug the SyncMaster, plug in the Dell and switch it on and then boot up the computer? And, if everything went well and the Dell showed up in Device Manager, I'd be able to remove the SyncMaster?

Additionally, currently the Nvidia App recognises the SynchMaster. If I remove the SynchMaster in Devise Manager will Nvidia automatically recognise the Dell?

Any pointers would be very welcome. Thanks in Advance

 

[Captain_Bosh]

Just plug in the new monitor with the system on or off. Does not really matter with DP or HDMI.

You don't really need to check device manager as you will know if its working when it works or not.

 

[Belly]

Thanks.... And Nvidia?

 

[Armageus]

Thanks.... And Nvidia?

It will just recognise it and show up automatically.

Fortunately monitors are one of the very easiest things to replace - I can't think of any circumstances (and I've done 100's over the years at work) where replacing a Monitor has caused an issue.

As above, no need to even touch device manager.

 

[pepp77]

You may need to go into the monitor settings to ensure the resolution/refresh rate are set correctly, but yeah generally plug and play with monitors.

 

[Belly]

Thanks everyone