FW13 with Samsung Odyssey G9?

Framework Laptop 13
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Hello!

I am currently planning the purchase of my FW13 for business tasks, so Excel, Chrome etc. No gaming!
So far specs I am planning. Open to suggestions if changes needed:

  • 7640U - 2.8K Display
  • 32 GB (1 x 32 GB)
  • 1 or 2 TB SSD
  • Win 11

I have a Samsung Odyssey G9.
I want to use it with full resolution (5.120 x 1.440) & 120Hz preferrably, if not possible 60Hz.

Is it possible? :thinking:

The Odyssey has a HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4 and two USB 3.0.
At bare minimum (if possible) could I plug the laptop directly into the Odyssey?
So charging through screen (is this possible?) & signal.

I searched a lot about docking stations but not really found a good answer (at least for my knowledge level).

Does someone know docking stations or USB hubs that will work?
Would appreciate low cost, not sth for 200 €+ if possible.
(Found this for example: Baseus 9 in 1 Docking Station USB C 4K@120Hz, 2 HDMI dual monitore USB C Hub, 1000Mbp Ethernet, 100W PD,TF/SD Kartenleser, USB 3.0, Multiport Adapter für MacBook/Dell/HP/Surface/Lenovo & Mehr PC: Amazon.de: Computer & Zubehör or https://amzn.eu/d/0GMU9XJ)

Which input I have to choose (HDMI or DP) and do I need specific cables?
Anything else to keep in mind?

Thank you very much for your support!!!
Happy to be a part of the FW 13 community soon. :slight_smile:

Regards,
Phillip / Seesi :wave:

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It should be possible to use the Framework 13 to run the Odyssey G9 monitor.

Some things to watch out for:

  1. Use DisplayPort as the Framework HDMI is only HDMI 2.0b which only supports 4k 60hz.

  2. Check the maximum power out that the odyssey g9 can support and make sure it is above 65w.

  3. Charging and signal should be possible, but it can sometimes be a hit or miss with USB C display compatibility. You’ll have to find this out yourself.

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If you don’t plan on upgrading to 64 GB of RAM, I highly suggest getting 2 x 16 GB sticks as dual channel ram will improve your cpu performance.

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Thank you amoun!

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Thanks for the tip TrueAsian!

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Hi amoun,

Okay, thanks for clarification!
Then I’ll go with 2 x 16 GB.

Do you have an opinion on the Docking station / USB hub topic?

Thanks for your support! :slight_smile:

Regards,
Phillip/ Seesi :wave:

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Hi amoun,

you’re just working on your FW or how do you manage external connections (screen, mouse, …)?

Regards,
Phillip / Seesi

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Thanks for the informations amoun.

It’s basically a BT dongle for Mouse & Keyboard + Screen & Loading. That’s it.

Dongles will go into the expansion ports. Then I need DP to USB C for the screen and a power adapter.
Power adapter will be the default FW one, or is there a better / cheaper alternative?

Regards,
Phillip / Seesi

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Hi amoun,
thanks for the DongleHider tip. I saw it on Reddit too.
But 40 €+ (extreme shipping cost) isn’t worth it for me.

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