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47" monitor with Mac Pro 6.1
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It would have to offer dual DisplayPort 1.2 or better inputs. You would then use two of the TB2 ports on the MP to drive it.
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I think you mean the Dell U4919DW, or LG 49WL95C.
I haven't use them, but the older Samsung CHG90. However, I can't see why they won't work.
[doublepost=1554681400][/doublepost]Anyway, saw this on LG website
I do not believe the 2013 Mac Pro will work with either the Dell U4919DW or the LG 49WL95C as neither supports dual-cable input.
Mac Pro 2013 Display Guide: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202801
Apple Mac Family 4K/5K Display Guide: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206587
Note that 5K resolutions (Dell UP2715K and HP Z27q) are only supported on the 2013 Mac Pro via dual-cable connection.
Using a single cable (HDMI or DP/TB2) supports only up to 3840 x 2160 at 30Hz.
Mac Pro 2013 Display Guide: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202801
Apple Mac Family 4K/5K Display Guide: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206587
Note that 5K resolutions (Dell UP2715K and HP Z27q) are only supported on the 2013 Mac Pro via dual-cable connection.
Using a single cable (HDMI or DP/TB2) supports only up to 3840 x 2160 at 30Hz.
That's not 5K, just half 5K
And DP definitely support 4K 60Hz, not just 30Hz.
3840x2016 = 8294400
5120x1440 = 7372800
This 32"9 monitor actually has a resolution that lower than 4K. 60Hz shouldn't be a problem.
The GPU can easily rendering something that beyond the supported output. My 7950 can render 3840x1080 HiDPI (which mean 7680x2160) @120Hz without any trouble. As long as using DP connect to the CHG90, I can have 3840x1080 120Hz (which only need the same bandwidth as 4K 60Hz).
So, I can't see why 5120x1440 60Hz won't work. The display output capability of the nMP should be the same as my 7950.
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Have you found the 1080 vertical resolution to be a problem in any way? I am looking at the 49" displays as my primary work display for data science work (to replace an imac + thunderbolt display arrangement). Obviously those are higher res, hence why I was looking at the newer high res 49" panels.
I intentionally avoid 1440 vertical resolution.
My last monitor was the 27" ACD, which is 2560x1440.
What I found is the higher resolution at that size cause me often lean forward in order to read the smaller text (I am a Chinese, and Chinese characters are more complicated than English). Therefore, When I pick a new monitor. My gut feeling told me that either go for 4k or 1080P.
For standard 27" 1080P, I am happy with the UI smoothless (I used to use 4K TV as monitor as well, I know how it looks, 1080P UI of course not as sharp as 4K HiDPI), but the reduced usable space can be an issue. However, my viewing distance is about 80cm. So, if your viewing distance is much closer, you may really want some higher vertical resolution options.
Since the CHG90 is practically 2x 27" 1080P monitor stitching together. This doubled working space is good enough for me.
So, the real question is, if 1080P vertical resolution really cause any problem to you. e.g. If that limited vertical resolution makes you unable to read something without scrolling. For me, that's not a problem at all.
And here are some example of how the UI looks on my CHG90.
FCPX
Blender
Affinity Photo
Safari
Other usage
Noted that the seamless 2x 27" setup makes the monitor way more useful than two separated 1080P monitor, because you may treat the single 32:9 monitor as 3x 4:3 monitors. No need to care about the "gap".
That is very interesting. I reckon i'll get the Phillips monitor, since it has the highest possible resolution, but I always have the option of dropping the res if needed.
I'll report back once I have the monitor, and have tested the functionality.
I'll report back once I have the monitor, and have tested the functionality.
1440p works well for me on my 6,1 hooked up to a 34 inch curved widescreen. I agree out of the box fonts can be a bit small but I did set the default font size in Finder to 13. All other apps I frequently use let me adjust the interface font/icon scale. The extra vertical resolution is much appreciated. Sounds like I should have gone 38 inch. 
I've been using at least 1200 vertical since the days of CRT monitors and the only time since when I was confronted with 1080p at a workplace the lack of screen real estate bothered me quite a bit the entire time I was there.
I've been using at least 1200 vertical since the days of CRT monitors and the only time since when I was confronted with 1080p at a workplace the lack of screen real estate bothered me quite a bit the entire time I was there.
Use 1080p on a 1440p monitor will make everything looks burry.
So, despite this option is available. But it won’t be a good option in general.
Or booting to windows under bootcamp. In which case it works with single USB-C cable, no problem. The issue is with Apples driver, not the hardware.