Can you use HDMI for 1440p?
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That HDMI revision spec has enough bandwidth to natively support 1440p @ 60Hz. However, most inexpensive 1440p monitors (<$1000) do not support HDMI v1.3, and require you to use either Dual-Link DVI or DisplayPort to get 1440p resolution.