Docking for Elitebook 845 G8 (Multimonitor Setup)

[peru3232]

Hi There 🙂

I can't find any precise definitions that I could use to select a suitable docking station.

I have a stationary three monitor setup with 2x4k and 1x2k via DP and DVI. My minimum requirement is to be able to run these 3 devices at 60Hz. However, it would be better to have a 120/144 Hz option for smoother work in the office.

So first of all, is there an existing dock for my needs? And is it maybe possible to use the 2nd USB-c at the same time to reach the 120hz target (if it's not possible with just 1 dock)?

[banhien]

@peru3232 

Depending on its RAM configuration, you have few options

• (Single SODIMM) Supports maximum of four independent displays when on the HP USB-C 120 W Dock G5; Max resolution = 4 K @ 60 Hz (DisplayPort 1), 4 K @ 30 Hz (DisplayPort 2), and FHD @ 60 Hz (HDMI)
• (Dual SODIMMs) Supports maximum of four independent displays when on the HP USB-C 120 W Dock G5; Max resolution = 4 K @ 60 Hz (DisplayPort 1 and DisplayPort 2) and FHD @ 60 Hz (HDMI)
• (Single SODIMM) Supports maximum of four independent displays when on the HP Thunderbolt™ Dock 120 W G2; Max resolution = 4 K @ 60 Hz (DisplayPort 1), 4 K @ 30 Hz (DisplayPort 2), and FHD @ 60 Hz (HDMI) (Type-C output port using a Type C-to-DisplayPort adapter)
• (Dual SODIMMs) Supports maximum of four independent displays when on the HP Thunderbolt Dock 120 W G2; Max resolution = 4 K @ 60 Hz (DisplayPort 1) and DisplayPort 2) and FHD @ 60 Hz (HDMI) (Type-C output port using a Type C-to-DisplayPort adapter)
• (Single SODIMM) Supports maximum of four independent displays when on the HP USB-C 120 W Dock G5; Max resolution = 4 K @ 60 Hz (DisplayPort 1 and DisplayPort 2), and 4 K @ 60 Hz (HDMI)
• (Dual SODIMMs) Supports maximum of four independent displays when on the HP USB-C 120 W Dock G5; Max resolution = 4 K @ 60 Hz (DisplayPort 1 and DisplayPort 2), and 4 K @ 60 Hz (HDMI)

In short, you can use USB-C Gen 5 or Thunderbolt Dock 120 W G2. My machine only has one 8GB of RAM on 1 slot and I'm very happy to use  the HP USB-C G5 right now.

Regards.

[peru3232]

Hi,

thanks for the answer - I have 2x16GB -

so 120/144Hz is completly not supported?