Daisy Chain 5k's?

[aloshka]

I *might* go dual 5k's if I go the laptop route. If that's the case, I think just plugging one cable in and not worrying about anything else would truly be magical. Is that possible, or is each TB3 port have to be used (assume I will be getting those LG screens).

 

[Weaselboy]

I *might* go dual 5k's if I go the laptop route. If that's the case, I think just plugging one cable in and not worrying about anything else would truly be magical. Is that possible, or is each TB3 port have to be used (assume I will be getting those LG screens).

Each 5k monitor will need its own connection. One connection cannot move enough data to run two 5ks at once.

 

[jerryk]

For development I am considering going from two 24s to a single curved ultrawide (34 or 37).

 

[aloshka]

For development I am considering going from two 24s to a single curved ultrawide (34 or 37).

I didn't think so either, but thanks so much for the answer!!

 

[aloshka]

One last question. Can you daisy chain 2 4k monitors @ 60hz?

 

[JTToft]

One last question. Can you daisy chain 2 4k monitors @ 60hz?

- If they have Thunderbolt 3, yes.

 

[aloshka]

- If they have Thunderbolt 3, yes.

That's awesome. Thank you!

By the way, just wondering, how do you know? I searched and couldn't find any info on it.
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For development I am considering going from two 24s to a single curved ultrawide (34 or 37).

What kind of development do you do? iOS, macOS, Windows, .NEt, etc?

 

[JTToft]

That's awesome. Thank you!

By the way, just wondering, how do you know? I searched and couldn't find any info on it.

- Here you go:

What are the video formats supported by Thunderbolt 3?

Thunderbolt 3 is based on the DisplayPort 1.2 specification and can support up to 2 streams (eight lanes) of DisplayPort 1.2 video bandwidth. A single cable now provides four times the data and twice the video bandwidth of any other cable, while also supplying up to 100W of power.

One 4K display (4096 x 2160) 30-bit @ 120 Hz
One 5K display (5120 x 2880) 30-bit @ 60 Hz
Two 4K displays each (4096 x 2160) 30-bit @ 60 Hz

https://thunderbolttechnology.net/tech/faq

 

[aloshka]

- Here you go:


https://thunderbolttechnology.net/tech/faq

I found that, but how do you equivalate that it's supposed on a single cable? I guess you can run 1 4k @ DP 1.2, but the res is higher than normal 4k.

I really appreciate the info by the way.

 

[JTToft]

I found that, but how do you equivalate that it's supposed on a single cable? I guess you can run 1 4k @ DP 1.2, but the res is higher than normal 4k.

I really appreciate the info by the way.

- Wouldn't make sense to list the capability of several cables combined. Plus it mentions "a single cable" in the paragraph.
Here's an infographic and diagram that breaks down the bandwidth used:



https://thunderbolttechnology.net/sites/all/themes/tb/images/Thunderbolt3_infographic_100715.jpg
https://thunderbolttechnology.net/sites/default/files/Thunderbolt3_TechBrief_FINAL.pdf

 

[jerryk]

What kind of development do you do? iOS, macOS, Windows, .NEt, etc?

Some IOS and Android, Web (Angular), occassionaly robotics, .Net Core, and lately a lot of Machine Learning in Python and R.

Having the extra real estate without the dividing bezels is what I am after. I usually have 3 or 4 windows of various types open when developing and want to see all of them.

 

[aloshka]

- Wouldn't make sense to list the capability of several cables combined. Plus it mentions "a single cable" in the paragraph.
Here's an infographic and diagram that breaks down the bandwidth used:

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https://thunderbolttechnology.net/sites/all/themes/tb/images/Thunderbolt3_infographic_100715.jpg
https://thunderbolttechnology.net/sites/default/files/Thunderbolt3_TechBrief_FINAL.pdf

Wow thank you. Hopefully didn't take too much of your time to post this, but I appreciate it. Excited!! Now just to decide.. 1 5k or 2 4k's...
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Some IOS and Android, Web (Angular), occassionaly robotics, .Net Core, and lately a lot of Machine Learning in Python and R.

Having the extra real estate without the dividing bezels is what I am after. I usually have 3 or 4 windows of various types open when developing and want to see all of them.

Would you consider just using 2 4k monitors (21.5 announced LG)? I'm a .NET developer, using mostly parallels and iOS.

I tried 34 ultra wide back when I was on the PC. It kind of sucked IMO. Can't really say why. Just didn't like how it felt. No real physical separator so required more "window management".

 

[jerryk]

Would you consider just using 2 4k monitors (21.5 announced LG)? I'm a .NET developer, using mostly parallels and iOS.

I tried 34 ultra wide back when I was on the PC. It kind of sucked IMO. Can't really say why. Just didn't like how it felt. No real physical separator so required more "window management".

We have people using the ultrawides and I liked them when I tried it. I suspect it is just a preference thing. And since I do mostly code, and spend a lot of it in a command window, the 4K may not be too critical. I mean how clearly to you needs to see shell commands?

Also, I am concerned that the 4Ks might cause the fans in my 2015 15" rMBP to run all the time as they try to keep the dGPU cool.

 

[aloshka]

We have people using the ultrawides and I liked them when I tried it. I suspect it is just a preference thing. And since I do mostly code, and spend a lot of it in a command window, the 4K may not be too critical. I mean how clearly to you needs to see shell commands?

Also, I am concerned that the 4Ks might cause the fans in my 2015 15" rMBP to run all the time as they try to keep the dGPU cool.

I see your point. Especially about the fans. I'm probably going to order the 15" 2016 topped out, so maybe won't be an issue for me.

As for clarity. If you stare at text daily and for a long time, it makes a huge difference. And yeah, absolutely a preference thing. I have a few folks that simply LOVE their u3415w's.

 

[jerryk]

I see your point. Especially about the fans. I'm probably going to order the 15" 2016 topped out, so maybe won't be an issue for me.

As for clarity. If you stare at text daily and for a long time, it makes a huge difference. And yeah, absolutely a preference thing. I have a few folks that simply LOVE their u3415w's.

Let me know how it goes with the noise. I am probably going to wait until next fall to upgrade, but it would be great to hear that the unit is quiet even when driving high res displays.

 

[aloshka]

If I order now, delivery won't be until December 9th... so might be a while. I'll bookmark this, so when I get it I'll post my thoughts. And of course, won't have a 27 or 24 until even later.