External Monitor for Mid 2012 RMBP

[Aragorn234]

I have a Mid 2012 RMBP (First Generation Retina).
I am looking to get a new external monitor to replace my existing 24 inch Samsung LCD Display.

I am looking at either
ASUS PB278Q (27 inch 2560x1440)
OR
Planar PXL2790MW (27 inch 2560x1440)
(not sure I can find this display)

My question is simple.
Will my Mid 2012 RMBP with is Nvidia 650M GPU be able to run this monitor?

 

[MCAsan]

My 2012 rMBP ran my 27" Thunderbolt screen just fine. What problem do you think there may be with the Asus or Planar monitors?

Why not get a Thunderbolt display and have a docking station for recharging your rMBP?

 

[Aragorn234]

Thanks for the reply MCAsan.
Was just concerned that the GPU power required to run the Retina display and a high resolution external display may exceed the power provided by the inbuilt GPU.

I also read to run 2560x1440 you had to use either HDMI or Display Port. I know the RMBP has HDMI, but will the mini display port run the resolution.

I would love to get a Thunderbolt display however that is not in my budget to purchase.
ASUS - $569.00
Apple - $1200.00