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How well does the rMB perform with a FHD or greater resolution external monitor?
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Should be absolutely perfectly totally fine. 4K might not be ideal since it will only do 30Hz. But 1080p is below the resolution of its own display and is really a quite low resolution these days, so it's fine.
It'll do 2560x1440 just fine, too.
It'll do 2560x1440 just fine, too.
I use it with a 4k and its workable, but would prefer 60hz refre
Agreed, I do 4k @ 30Hz from time to time when I'm docked. While it's very usable, it feels a bit laggy.
Agreed, I do 4k @ 30Hz from time to time when I'm docked. While it's very usable, it feels a bit laggy.
I have the 34" Curved LG 34UC97-S, which is also 3440x1440, and I'm only getting 30 hz (50 hz PAL, but I'm not in Europe where that might make a difference). There is no 60 hz option for me. I'm using the Apple multi-port adapter to HDMI, to the monitor. How are you making this work?
2560x1440 checking in. I use both the macbook display and Dell 25" extended display. (love the keyboard too much to clamshell it)
I Did nothing special. Also using the Apple adapter. Just plugged in and it worked. My monitor is the Dell though, not the LG.
Only suggestion I have is to try a newer HDMI cable.
Ohhh, that's right, the HDMI cable. I'm using the one that came with the LG. Maybe I'll buy a new HDMI 2.0 cable and give it a try. As I haven't done any gaming or video editing with this machine yet, I don't notice any drawbacks with only a 30 hz refresh rate. But of course, I would rather get 60 hz. if I can.
In another thread somebody just posted they were only getting 30hz until they changed HDMI cable and are now getting 60.