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(WTA) How to connect 4k monitor?, Macbook Pro Mid 2014, 15"
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TScarpathia
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Jul 9 2020, 12:39 PM, updated 6y ago
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Hi guys
Noob question how do i get the best resolution and refresh rate for my MBP Mid 2014 15" ? via HDMI or the mini display port ?
Also kinda looking for a new monitor now to pair with my MBP for video editing
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firdausbhari
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Jul 9 2020, 01:24 PM
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QUOTE(carpathia @ Jul 9 2020, 12:39 PM) Hi guys Noob question how do i get the best resolution and refresh rate for my MBP Mid 2014 15" ? via HDMI or the mini display port ? Also kinda looking for a new monitor now to pair with my MBP for video editing What best resolution u want? 4K 60hz? Your machine HDMI can only deliver 4K 30hz. Are u using 15” with eGPU? The only way is to buy 4K monitor with display port + display port to mini display port cable.
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TScarpathia
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Jul 9 2020, 03:08 PM
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QUOTE(firdausbhari @ Jul 9 2020, 01:24 PM) What best resolution u want? 4K 60hz? Your machine HDMI can only deliver 4K 30hz. Are u using 15” with eGPU? The only way is to buy 4K monitor with display port + display port to mini display port cable. Im planning to buy a 144hz monitor, so 4k 30hhz kinda pointless not sure if my machine is running on eGPU
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firdausbhari
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Jul 9 2020, 03:50 PM
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QUOTE(carpathia @ Jul 9 2020, 03:08 PM) Im planning to buy a 144hz monitor, so 4k 30hhz kinda pointless not sure if my machine is running on eGPU Well it could work. Safe bet is by using display port. U can check in your system information. Or if u using 2.2ghz, no gpu. 2.5ghz n 2.8ghz comes with gpu
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arowana33
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Jul 9 2020, 03:52 PM
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QUOTE(carpathia @ Jul 9 2020, 12:39 PM) Hi guys Noob question how do i get the best resolution and refresh rate for my MBP Mid 2014 15" ? via HDMI or the mini display port ? Also kinda looking for a new monitor now to pair with my MBP for video editing Editing ? No need 4k format. Editing FHD mode then render to 4K, go easy setup.
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