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4k monitor with Macbook Pro (early 2013)

I want to buy a new monitor for use with a Macbook Pro Retina 15"

(early 2013), but am not too sure if my machine will support the current

crop of 4k monitors.


My machine has an NVDIA GE Force GT650M (1024mb) which, according to

the NVDIA specs, supports digital resolutions up to 3840 x 2160.


Does this mean that the Macbook will actually support such a monitor?


Which monitor specs should I buy? (I am looking at 27" to 32" sizes)


Thanks for the help.


Joni


MacBook Pro Retina

Posted on Jan 6, 2019 12:17 PM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2019 12:51 PM

Identify the ports on your Mac - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201736


Adapters for the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C port on your Mac - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207443


Using 4K displays, 5K displays, and Ultra HD TVs with your Mac - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206587


Get help with video issues on external displays connected to your Mac - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201177




https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter?fnode=8b


https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEL2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2-adapter?fnode=8b


https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1K2AM/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter

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Jan 6, 2019 12:51 PM in response to JoniCai

Identify the ports on your Mac - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201736


Adapters for the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C port on your Mac - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207443


Using 4K displays, 5K displays, and Ultra HD TVs with your Mac - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206587


Get help with video issues on external displays connected to your Mac - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201177




https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter?fnode=8b


https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEL2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2-adapter?fnode=8b


https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1K2AM/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter

4k monitor with Macbook Pro (early 2013)

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