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external monitor issues

  1. gammamonk

    External display signal issues with M1 Max on 13.2.1

    This week I've been having a nightmare of a time with external displays. I'm connecting via USB-C to a 4K monitor (different models at work and home) and I'm getting random signal loss, weird artifacting, and most frustratingly I can't use any apps in full screen. At work on an LG 4K monitor...
  2. K

    MacOS Ventura - External Display lag

    Hey guys. Since the launch of MacOS Ventura I have major issues with my external Monitor. The framerate is locked to 30fps with no option of changing it in the settings. I heard of people complaining about the same issue or even no working external display at all. Fixing methods I tried: -...
  3. corneduring

    External Monitor Increasing Mid 2015 Macbook Pro Temperatures

    I only recently purchased a 2nd hand Mid 2015 Macbook Pro with both integrated and dedicated graphics chips. Idle temperatures were about 50 C. I then took the macbook to get professionally serviced where they cleaned it out and replaced the thermal paste. The idle temperatures then dropped to...
  4. C

    External display defaults to 1080p30hz although it's a 4k60hz

    I have an Asus PA329Q monitor. Connected to my iMac Retina 5k 27inch 2019. It is connected via Thunderbolt to HDMI adapter. I’m on Monterey 12.1. Although the box of the monitor says “4k 60Hz” I am unable to access this setting through displays preferences. It always seems to default to 30hz. I...
  5. B

    The woes of the 2019 Macbook pro 16" since I've had it and why I need to get rid of it

    My experience going through two versions of the 2019 16" Macbook Pro in 2 years. TLDR: Bought 16" mbp, loads of issues with using an external monitor. Got it changed to another 16" with a newer graphics card said to alleviate my issues. The issues persisted. But since this machine was the only...