I don't have the issue you describe. Maybe try a different cable first? Have you tried HDMI just to see if you still get the trace effect?
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Kuycon G32P - 31.5″ 6K (6144×3456) IPS Black Monitor
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To anyone who has one, what is the height of the bottom from your desk when it's in its highest position?
Unfortunately, information about this display is very confusing. Ideally we should have access to the official specifications instead of just some images with vague data.
For example: "USB-C 80 Gbps" can either be USB4 V2 (Thunderbolt 5) or just plain USB-C with DP 2.1 Alt mode.
On the product page on clickclack I don't see any mention about Thunderbolt except "USB-C UHBR20 compatible with Thunderbolt™ 4/5 and USB4" but this just means the monitor can be plugged into Thunderbolt or USB4 port and doesn't mean the monitor itself has Thunderbolt port.
Personally I believe there is no Thunderbolt port in this monitor but it's very easy to check since we already have real owners in this thread. They need to connect the monitor with Thunderbolt cable (Thunderbolt 4 cable would be enough) and then go to the System Report. If the monitor is appeared in "Thunderbolt/USB4" section, it has Thunderbolt/USB4 port, if it is not appeared there it doesn't.
No, Thunderbolt daisy chaining doesn't mean what you said. This monitor should have at least two Thunderbolt/USB4 ports to be capable of Thunderbolt daisy chaining. I doubt it even has one.
It doesn't show in my "Thunderbolt/USB4" section. I'm connected with an Apple Thunderbolt 5 cable.
This is with Alibaba right? (edit: just saw that you bought from them). that you bought your display (and clickclack, any reason why?)
Isn't their warranty only 1 year?
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DP also supports 'daisy chaining' (called MST - multi-stream transport) but NOT using MacOS. Only Win/Lin.
And that also requires two DP ports on the monitor, with the second one being output (to the second monitor) only.
So USB-C input/DP output daisy changing is not possible.
Until someone does a teardown and provides a picture of the video driver board, and the scaler chip, I guess that the same thing is happening as happens with 5K Chinese-sourced monitors and boards, and a RealTek or MediaTek scaler chip* designed for a lower resolution/highest refresh rate usage is having new firmware developed so it runs at 6K/60.
In this context the 'supports DP 2.1/HDMI 2.1' label is that a lower spec chipset is being enabled to partially 'support' the parts of the higher spec that is necessary to get 6K/60 running.
So the marketing has to be read in that context.
*My guess is that Kuycon uses RealTek, as their firmware SDK seems to make IR remote control easier to implement.
MediaTek boards seem to have IR control circuitry on the video board, but I've not seen it implemented (in firmware?) anywhere (on AliExpress/Alibaba generic products).
DP also supports 'daisy chaining' (called MST - multi-stream transport) but NOT using MacOS. Only Win/Lin.
And that also requires two DP ports on the monitor, with the second one being output (to the second monitor) only.
So USB-C input/DP output daisy changing is not possible.
Until someone does a teardown and provides a picture of the video driver board, and the scaler chip, I guess that the same thing is happening as happens with 5K Chinese-sourced monitors and boards, and a RealTek or MediaTek scaler chip* designed for a lower resolution/highest refresh rate usage is having new firmware developed so it runs at 6K/60.
In this context the 'supports DP 2.1/HDMI 2.1' label is that a lower spec chipset is being enabled to partially 'support' the parts of the higher spec that is necessary to get 6K/60 running.
So the marketing has to be read in that context.
*My guess is that Kuycon uses RealTek, as their firmware SDK seems to make IR remote control easier to implement.
MediaTek boards seem to have IR control circuitry on the video board, but I've not seen it implemented (in firmware?) anywhere (on AliExpress/Alibaba generic products).
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Yes I bought from Alibaba. I bought through Alibaba rather than ClickClack mainly because of the deliver speed to the UK but also because I was buying directly from the manufacturer – https://gdkyk.en.alibaba.com/index....02b54R9nK&from=detail&productId=1601481978355 (caveat – the only proof of this is that they seem to have an 'official' page on Alibaba and they are verified on the platform). Alibaba also gives an extra layer of protection with what looks like a robust refunds policy and support – https://tradeassurance.alibaba.com/ta/moneybackpolicy.htm.
I was quoted a 2-year warranty during my initial conversation with the representative via the Alibaba messaging platform.
@sparkie7 "Isn't their warranty only 1 year?"
I think the thing with ongoing 'warranty' with Chinese vendors is whether they are easily contactable to have replacement parts shipped to you to get repairs done.
The internal circuitry is likely to be very simple, just a PSU/video board/input socket strip/screen panel/external case.
If spare parts are available (and the specific firmware for the board if it is a generic product - which some are), then repairs will be easy - compared to more or less 'unrepairable' Apple products.
I think the thing with ongoing 'warranty' with Chinese vendors is whether they are easily contactable to have replacement parts shipped to you to get repairs done.
The internal circuitry is likely to be very simple, just a PSU/video board/input socket strip/screen panel/external case.
If spare parts are available (and the specific firmware for the board if it is a generic product - which some are), then repairs will be easy - compared to more or less 'unrepairable' Apple products.
I hear you. My experience when a problem occurred with the first display I received was good – they shipped a replacement immediately and the issue was resolved. Will they be as responsive in 12 or 18 months time should another problem arise, who knows?
Ok thanks
You were quoted a 2 year warranty Before you purchased it? Or after you informed them of the green line issue on your first monitor l?
So the only reliable way to plug-in 2-3 of these is straight into your mac’s USB-C ports?
My MBP 16” M4 has three USB-C so all of these would be used up if having a 3x Kuycon G32P setup. Which means you have to connect your peripherals out the back of these monitors or have a docking station capable of working with these
@sparkie7 "So the only reliable way to plug-in 2-3 of these is straight into your mac’s USB-C ports?"
No. You should be able to connect two USB-C or TB4/5 6K monitors to the output ports of a single TB5 hub - which would also give you additional lower bandwidth ports).
Maybe it might work with a TB4 hub, which supports two ASD 5K monitors.
It might work with 6K monitors, but most likely wouldn't.
Someone has to try it (or understand how the theoretical bandwidth limitations work in practice)...
No. You should be able to connect two USB-C or TB4/5 6K monitors to the output ports of a single TB5 hub - which would also give you additional lower bandwidth ports).
Maybe it might work with a TB4 hub, which supports two ASD 5K monitors.
It might work with 6K monitors, but most likely wouldn't.
Someone has to try it (or understand how the theoretical bandwidth limitations work in practice)...
Why spend money on a hub when you can plug straight into the USB-C ports in your Mac?
Why spend money on a computer when you could use an abacas?
You buy what you need.
If you need to use other ports on your laptop, then a TB5 hub will allow that.
Your choice.
Not if I can connect direct into my Mac’s ports. And any peripherals off the back of the monitor’s ports. I don’t need to spend more than I need to. Pretty simple.
How did you get that (and free shipping) lol. It’s usually $180 shipping and only 1 year warranty
Plenty fine for charging an iPhone and watch or slower speed SSD’s. For any high bandwidth work I still have a 3rd USB-C Thunderbolt 5 port. The other 2 for 2x displays.
Seems like my MBP 16” M4 Max is capable of:
support.apple.com
Four external displays
Supports four external displays in any of these configurations:- Four displays up to a native resolution of 6K (6144 x 3456) at 60Hz or 4K (3840 x 2160) at 144Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI
How many displays can be connected to MacBook Pro – Apple Support (AU)
The number of external displays that you can use at the same time depends on your Mac model and the resolution and refresh rate of each display.
one of them can be connected via mac's hdmi port, the rest - via USB-C or external Thunderbolt hub/dock. If you want to connect two of them to one dock, the dock should be TB5, because TB4 dock wouldn't have enough bandwidth, I guess.