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  1. autsajder007

    Two widescreen 21:9 monitors on MBP 15 Late 2013

    Hi everyone, Did anyone try to plug two ultrawide monitors to MBP15 retina with GeForce gt750M? I have one LG 21:9, I'm also using another 16:9 monitor, but I'd like to increase my productivity with another UW display. I couldn't find any information in the internet, in mactracker etc.
  2. The Spirit

    Looking for a new Monitor for my cMP 5.1

    Hi. I own a Mac Pro 5.1 and use it with a 2GB HIS Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition IceQ Turbo graphics card. At the moment i have a 28" 1920x1200 monitor. Now i would like to get a new one. I have two in mind - AOC Q3279VWF with 32" and 2560x1440 - Samsung U28E590D with 28" and 3840x2160 Which one...
  3. bladerunner2000

    Why is there no scaling in OS X for high res monitors?

    I recently had to return a 25" Dell U2518D monitor with a native resolution of 2560x1440 after having a hard time trying to work on it (text was too small). But WHY is it that high res screens have no way of adjusting the UI without changing the resolution? Windows does this perfectly fine on...
    • bladerunner2000
    • Thread
    • external high res mac monitor native resolution retina ui scaling windows
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: macOS
  4. W

    Need an external Monitor for Mid 2014 MacBook Pro Retina Display

    Hey everyone, I'm looking for an external monitor for my Mid 2014 MacBook Pro with Retina Display, I have no idea what make or type of monitor to get, I'm a student and therefore have a small budget I'm not looking to spend more than £200. I'm assuming that the best way to connect my laptop...
  5. P

    iMac as monitor for PC

    Long story short; I have a slow, overheating and SUPER NOISY 2010 iMac that I really wan't to replace with a brand new (non-noisy) iMac. Only problem is that my current iMac also doubles as an external monitor for my boyfriends Windows PC (for gaming). I know that the "new" iMacs (2010+)...
    • ppedal
    • Thread
    • 2010 2017 2018 external imac mini display port monitor remote desktop thunderbolt windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iMac
  6. K

    Connect iMac to Dell S2319H

    I have an iMac 21.5 inch Retina 4K display. I am trying to connect it to Dell S2319H (1920 x 1080 at 60Hz). According to Apple website, the iMac supports one 5120x2880 (5K) external display at 60Hz or two 3840x2160 (4K UHD) external displays at 60Hz. I am using USB-C to HDMI adapter to connect...
    • Kelvin_Cheng
    • Thread
    • blurry dell s2319h imac monitor
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iMac
  7. B

    Do screens like my dead iMac had exists?

    My 2011 27" iMac died recently. While I've already moved on to a new PC (Intel i5-8400, GTX 1060), after 7 years of the iMac, I can't settle for a lesser screen, but I've found a lot of monitor options lacking in two big departments: Monitors often have narrow viewing angles Monitors often have...
  8. C

    Monitor issue

    Hi, I've got this LG 38UC99-W monitor connected to my Mac Pro running the current OS. While working fine most of the time, it has blackouts regularly. Sometimes it's unto 4 times per minute when the display tuen black for a couple of milli seconds. This is tiresome and limits the use of this...
  9. L

    Late 2013 MacBook Pro 15” 4K Display Support

    I’ve been reasearching this topic for a week or so, but I haven’t been able to find a conclusive answer yet. I am considering purchasing a 4K display — specifically the Dell UltraSharp U2718Q...
    • le9508
    • Thread
    • 4k 60fps 4k 60hz external monitor external monitor macbook pro retina monitor monitor displayport
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  10. S

    What kind of port is on the 2017 Macbook Pro?

    Hey everyone... I haven't looked at MacBook and its accessories for a long time and things just got a little confusing for me. The company that I work for gives me a new 2017 MBP. Thing is, it has 4 ports that look like USB-C but I read around, it may be called Thunderbolt 3. Do you know which...
    • sentiblue
    • Thread
    • macbook pro monitor thunderbolt 3 usb-c
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  11. W

    Reasonably Priced Ultrawide Monitor Help. What to buy?

    Hello all. I am hoping someone can help me find a decent ultrawide monitor that will only use the one port to display and charge at the same time. A couple of months ago I bought my wife a 13 inch Macbook Pro since her work was switching from PCs to Apple. She loves the laptop but she needs a...
  12. K

    Macbook Pro Ultrawide Monitor Advice

    I have the Early 2015 13" MacBook Pro Retina and I am looking for an Ultrawide monitor to use it as a single-display desktop. Not looking for a gaming monitor, just for general use. The LG 29WK500 29-Inch Ultrawide IPS Monitor (2560 x 1080, 2x HDMI, 250 cd/m2, 5ms, AMD Freesync) has stood out...
  13. Thebeat07

    What monitor to get that is closest thing to a Retina display?

    Hi all, I just bought a used Mac mini 2012, Core i5, 16gb ram with SSD. I was just wondering if there is any monitor out there that is closest to having a Retina display. I really don't know anything about buying monitors, but I just want it very crisp like a Retina display. Any brand is welcome...
  14. Sovon Halder

    What is the typical CPU usage with external monitors?

    If I connect a 4K monitor with a latest MBP, will there be a spike in CPU / GPU usage than normal ?
  15. KidsSeeGhosts

    Need some recommendations for QHD UltraWide monitors with usb type c

    Any of you guys that have ultra-wides recommend your current monitor? Since i have the latest macbook pro i have to get a monitor that has usb c.
  16. 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...
    • GalactiNaut
    • Thread
    • 1080 1080 ti 2009 2010 audio output display port hdmi mac pro monitor sound
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  17. X

    Resolved Late 2013 rMBP - Dual 4k @60Hz monitor support?

    I have a MacBook Pro 11,3 (Late 2013 15" -- it was the only one with a GPU in it at the time). It has a NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M in it. https://support.apple.com/kb/SP690?locale=en_US&viewlocale=en_US I'm trying to understand if I can run two 4k monitors in a "retina" mode (so that they're...
  18. KidsSeeGhosts

    What is the best connection type to a Ultra-Wide monitor?

    Currently waiting to purchase the 2018 macbook pro and later buy an ultra-wide monitor. As for connection it seems usb c to usb c is the best way but very few monitors have usb c and if they do they are extremely expensive. Based on my investigation the second best way to connect the macbook to...
  19. X

    Late 2013 rMBP - Dual 4k @60Hz monitor support?

    I have a MacBook Pro 11,3 (Late 2013 15" -- it was the only one with a GPU in it at the time). It has a NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M in it. https://support.apple.com/kb/SP690?locale=en_US&viewlocale=en_US I'm trying to understand if I can run two 4k monitors in a "retina" mode (so that they're...
  20. Merthade

    USB C monitor vs USB C dongle

    Hi, I was searching the web and couldn't really find an answer so I'm hoping some of you might help me with the following questions. I have the base model 2017 MBP (13 inch without touchbar) and I'm currently looking for a monitor for it. I realize that the best option would be a USB type C...
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