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  1. paulcons

    HDMI VS. DPT (Display Port)?

    I have read DPT is better in some ways than HDMI, but not sure I remember exactly which way it was. I have a list of what stuff I want to get where I have the money. But I’m curious. The plan is for a Mac mini M4 and a fairly kick ass pc for my gaming. So I have to go the KVM that is built into...
  2. clv101

    Monitor display port problem

    Had my monitor (Iiyama GB3461WQSU-B1 144Hz) just over three years old and it's worked perfectly for me. Until today when I plugged a MacBook Pro M1 into it via DisplayPort. All worked fine until I came back to it a few hours later and monitor wouldn't wake up from standby. Needed a power cycle...
  3. S

    Display Port to HDMI or to USB-C ?

    Good morning, I am planning to buy a Mac Studio. I have an EIZO CG223W that has only DVI or Display Port output. I can find both cable/converters (to HDMI or to USB-C). What's the best solution (in terms of quality and port availability on the Mac Studio)? Thanks,
  4. I

    MP 7,1 7,1 6900xt To LG 5K Ultrafine

    Hello Folks, I did not find this exact situation when I searched. I have a 6900XT card coming hopefully on Thursday. It has two full size display port connectors and one HDMI. The LG monitor has only a Thunderbolt input connector. I am not finding an adapter that goes that direction. Or...
  5. T

    MP 6,1 How to connect Apple Mini DisplayPort Cinema Display to Thunderbolt port on Mac Pro 2013?

    I have an old Apple LED Cinema Display that has a Mini DisplayPort cable to connect to a Mac. I am in mid of getting a great deal on an used Apple Mac Pro 2013 (trashcan model) which has Thunderbolt 2 ports. Can you simply plug the Mini DisplayPort cable from my Cinema Display directly to the...
  6. N

    Which KVM for highest quality to Pro Display XDR from MBP 16” and PC RTX 3090?

    I have a PC that I use for Blender in my iOS dev workflow, and I find myself wanting to switch to and from it regularly while using Xcode on my MBP 16”. I am able to drive a Pro Display XDR from the PC outputting from a RTX 3090 using a Moshi DP 1.4 <-> USBC cable, but currently need to manually...
  7. Ollie Axe

    Mac Mini with LED Cinema Display through the HDMI port ?

    Hello guys, I have a Mid 2014 15 Macbook Pro currently connected to an Apple Thunderbolt Display and an Apple LED Cinema Display 27 and I want to upgrade to the M1 Mac Mini M1 but I don't know exactly if that's possible for me to use both of my monitors at the same time as I know that you can...
  8. wkwdp87

    Thunderbolt 2 Port Not Reading Harddrives

    Hi, I've got an issue with both the thunderbolt2 ports on my iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015 Running Catalina. (Model 17,1) I have an OWC Thunderbolt 2 hard drive dock that isn't connecting to the iMac over thunderbolt 2. It can connect via USB3.0, but it is much slower and isn't able to...
  9. P

    MP 6,1 LG 49wl95c Mojave 5120 x 1440 support

    Enquiring for technically challenged friend, I'm doing all the support through FaceTime and Teamviewer So... MacPro 6,1 D700 firmware all up to date, Mojave patched up. Plug screen in through Thunderbolt (mDP) to DisplayPort, res is selectable but comes out janky. 5120 x 1440 is selectable...
  10. nemoryoliver

    Will the iMac 5k + 4k Monitor thru Mini Display Port work at 60Hz Full Resolution?

    Hi guys! I wanted a 2nd monitor for my iMac 27" 2019, but don't want to spend much on a thunderbolt/usb-c monitor. I am looking at this Samsung Monitor LU28E590D5 https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.upKN it's the cheapest 4k monitor with IPS panel. I'm hoping I can make it work at full 4k resolution @...
  11. M

    MP 6,1 Mac Pro 2013 Monitor compatibility

    Hey Friends I'm looking to upgrade my monitor, I've been using a Asus PA248Q for about 6 years and its been fantastic. Im looking to get a 27 inch 4k monitor, my budget is around 550GBP, I've identified the BenQ PD2700U (linked below) However Im concerned about the connectivity and getting...
  12. M

    Mac Pro -2013 Monitor compatibility

    Hi there, Using a 2013 mac pro d300's 3.5 6 core etc... I'm looking to upgrade my monitor, been using an asus PA248Q for 6 years or so and its been fantastic. Id like to get a 27-inch 4k display budget is around 550 GBP Can someone please explain what ill miss out on if I buy Ben Q PD2700U...
  13. M

    external monitor does not wake after sleep (MBP mid 12)

    I have a very annoying problem with my 13 inch Macbook Pro mid 12 running Mac Os 10.13.6 and an iyama ProLite E2783QSU 24” display connected via display port. When my Macbook goes to sleep while NOT connected to the power chord, the external display does not wake up, once I wake up the MBP. I...
  14. G

    Mac Pro 4,1->5,1 Video Card Audio

    I was wondering if somebody who has experience upgrading old Mac Pros could tell me if I put in a GTX 1080 or 1080 Ti (flashed) if I will be able to use the display port audio output. As it is, I am not able to select my monitor for audio output, connected via mini display port to HDMI. From...