# 2.8k display panel as an external monitor?

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**Created:** [May 29, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/2-8k-display-panel-as-an-external-monitor/51823 "2024-05-29T21:45:57Z")\
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**Author:** ![Shiroudan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/shiroudan/32/15620_2.png) [@Shiroudan](https://community.frame.work/u/Shiroudan)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/2-8k-display-panel-as-an-external-monitor/51823/2 "2024-05-29T21:49:43Z")

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> [@Wanted: USB-C to eDP board to interface the Display Kit](http://community.frame.work/t/wanted-usb-c-to-edp-board-to-interface-the-display-kit/25974):
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> We want to help foster development of ways to re-use every module in the Framework Laptop. There is already a healthy ecosystem around the [Mainboard](https://github.com/FrameworkComputer/Mainboard) and an [interesting board to interface the Input Kit](https://www.tindie.com/products/crimier/framework-input-cover-controller/?pt=ac_prod_search). Next on the list in terms of value would be the Display Kit. It is somewhat possible to interface the Display Kit using one of these [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832860412151.html?spm=a2g0o.order\_list.0.0.788f18028HAngg&gatewayAdapt=deu2usa4itemAdapt&\_randl\_shipto=US](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832860412151.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.788f18028HAngg&gatewayAdapt=deu2usa4itemAdapt&_randl_shipto=US) as discussed in [HDMI …](http://community.frame.work/t/hdmi-controller-board-for-display-panel/17513/18)

This and this

> [@Thinking about using the top panel + display as an external monitor for my gaming PC, what do I need to know?](http://community.frame.work/t/thinking-about-using-the-top-panel-display-as-an-external-monitor-for-my-gaming-pc-what-do-i-need-to-know/40631):
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> update According to [Guide to eDP (Embedded Display Port) Cables | Quadrangle Products Inc.](https://www.quadrangleproducts.com/guide-to-edp-embedded-display-port-cables/), control boards for displays maybe aren’t needed anymore as eDP contains all that? So maybe i need an eDP to DisplayPort or HDMI adapter or something This person made their own: [displayport - Wiring Embedded Display Port (eDP) to a full-size Display port - Electrical Engineering Stack Exchange](https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/416604/wiring-embedded-display-port-edp-to-a-full-size-display-port) And accidentally learned about cable quality. Oh! Someone on these forums posted about this very topic last ye…

May be helpful!

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