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RX460 4GB , 2010 Mac Pro
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Well, I've ordered your HDMI adapter, but according to Stephane from SwitchResX the whole thing is somewhat tenuous. Will give it one more try.
His reply to me:
"Honestly, it's so much depending on the cable, adapters, OS version, monitor type, what is on the Thunderbolt chain (if you have for example a hard drive on the chain, in first position or in second), even which port the cable is plugged in the monitor (on some of them it makes a difference), that I can't give a definitive answer.
"You mention it works on 10.12.2, it can well be that when he switches to 10.12.4, he'll lose that (I'v got reports of a lot of options no more working on 10.12.4). So no, I'm sorry, I can't give you an answer. Try his adapter, if you can, and check if that's the only difference; or maybe indeed the OS version."
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As an aside, while playing I lost audio in the Samsung's HDMI 1 port (which has my satellite TV DVR). After trying Netflix, swapping cables/ports, resetting the DVR... resetting the whole TV from the menu solved the problem.
His reply to me:
"Honestly, it's so much depending on the cable, adapters, OS version, monitor type, what is on the Thunderbolt chain (if you have for example a hard drive on the chain, in first position or in second), even which port the cable is plugged in the monitor (on some of them it makes a difference), that I can't give a definitive answer.
"You mention it works on 10.12.2, it can well be that when he switches to 10.12.4, he'll lose that (I'v got reports of a lot of options no more working on 10.12.4). So no, I'm sorry, I can't give you an answer. Try his adapter, if you can, and check if that's the only difference; or maybe indeed the OS version."
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As an aside, while playing I lost audio in the Samsung's HDMI 1 port (which has my satellite TV DVR). After trying Netflix, swapping cables/ports, resetting the DVR... resetting the whole TV from the menu solved the problem.
Nick, I am still good on the just-installed 10.12.5. No messing around required. However, I use my KU6290 as computer monitor exclusively...
My setup has been rock solid from 12.2 > .3 > .4 > .5. Pretty sure the RX460 (as long as it has the reference port design, like the Gigabyte ones do) is a no-brainer under macOS due to the fact its mobile sibling is standard equipment in the current Mac laptops.
Use HDMI 1 input on your Samsung for sure. From the manual: "HDMI UHD Color: For the UHD models, make sure to connect to the HDMI IN 1 port of the TV. An HDMI connection with HDMI UHD Color set to On supports up to UHD 50P/60P 4:4:4 and 4:2:2 input signals."
I don't think you need to worry about ThunderBolt with a 5,1 MP! (unless some magic TBolt dust has been discovered without my knowledge)
PS: MOTU killed a bothersome cross-fade bug in the most recent build of DP9.13 today, too; edited/mixed all day without a crash under 10.12.5.
My setup has been rock solid from 12.2 > .3 > .4 > .5. Pretty sure the RX460 (as long as it has the reference port design, like the Gigabyte ones do) is a no-brainer under macOS due to the fact its mobile sibling is standard equipment in the current Mac laptops.
Use HDMI 1 input on your Samsung for sure. From the manual: "HDMI UHD Color: For the UHD models, make sure to connect to the HDMI IN 1 port of the TV. An HDMI connection with HDMI UHD Color set to On supports up to UHD 50P/60P 4:4:4 and 4:2:2 input signals."
I don't think you need to worry about ThunderBolt with a 5,1 MP! (unless some magic TBolt dust has been discovered without my knowledge)
PS: MOTU killed a bothersome cross-fade bug in the most recent build of DP9.13 today, too; edited/mixed all day without a crash under 10.12.5.
Well, no luck. I can get up to 7xxx resolution at 30Hz (or lower), but nothing will talk my system into 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz.
I've tried two full-spec cables, two DP-HDMI adapters, different ports, and on and on.
It's just not happening.
Now I have to decide whether it's worth even keeping the card. It does boost the display resolution at 1080 to 60Hz.
I've tried two full-spec cables, two DP-HDMI adapters, different ports, and on and on.
It's just not happening.
Now I have to decide whether it's worth even keeping the card. It does boost the display resolution at 1080 to 60Hz.
Well, it works!
I decided to give it one last try before giving up, and today it works. Yay!
This is the adapter I'm using:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S0C7QO8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And you do need SwitchResX (www.madrau.com), as well as an HDMI 2 cable that's specified for HDMI 2.0, ethernet, etc.
I have absolutely no idea why it decided to work today, but it's now working.
I decided to give it one last try before giving up, and today it works. Yay!
This is the adapter I'm using:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S0C7QO8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And you do need SwitchResX (www.madrau.com), as well as an HDMI 2 cable that's specified for HDMI 2.0, ethernet, etc.
I have absolutely no idea why it decided to work today, but it's now working.
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