displayport output on 12-inch Macbook while charging

[youbzh]

Hi,

It took me some research to find the right gear for that so I thought I'd post my solution to output the rMB on a displayport monitor (2560x1440 resolution @60Hz).

I've used :
- Aukey's USB-C hub with HDMI and power delivery (https://amzn.com/B01B7M5SMY)
- Startech HDMI to Displayport Adapter - USB powered (https://amzn.com/B0144NS4Z6)
- A USB "AiPower" charger for the Startech adapter (Aukey brand but any can do)
- A Male/Male Displayport cable

Just put everything together, along with Apple's charger (you can also use a Quick Charge 3.0 certified charger, but the rMB will lose 1% battery every so often).

It works flawlessly with my Samsung S27A850 monitor, it may be a solution for those out there who want to connect an Apple Cinema or Thunderbolt display, using a DP to mDP cable or adapter.

 

[Outrigger]

Hi,

It took me some research to find the right gear for that so I thought I'd post my solution to output the rMB on a displayport monitor (2560x1440 resolution @60Hz).

I've used :
- Aukey's USB-C hub with HDMI and power delivery (https://amzn.com/B01B7M5SMY)
- Startech HDMI to Displayport Adapter - USB powered (https://amzn.com/B0144NS4Z6)
- A USB "AiPower" charger for the Startech adapter (Aukey brand but any can do)
- A Male/Male Displayport cable

Just put everything together, along with Apple's charger (you can also use a Quick Charge 3.0 certified charger, but the rMB will lose 1% battery every so often).

It works flawlessly with my Samsung S27A850 monitor, it may be a solution for those out there who want to connect an Apple Cinema or Thunderbolt display, using a DP to mDP cable or adapter.

you cannot power a thunderbolt display with a non thunderbolt computer.

 

[youbzh]

Indeed, I don't know these displays but I've just read some threads on the subject. So it may still be a solution for Apple Cinema display, or any DP/mDP display.