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Hey guys,
I have a mid 2012 non-retina 15 inch Macbook Pro. I just ordered a new monitor: the Dell P2720DC.
I can connect this monitor to my Macbook with one of two adapter cables:
- usb c on the monitor to mini displayport on the Macbook
- displayport on the monitor to mini displayport on the Macbook
I don't have the cables yet, so can't test it. Which option is better, do you think?
Thanks in advance!
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15
that is a 2560 by 1440 at 60 Hz display with these inputs:
Interfaces
I recommend a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, cheap because there is no conversion and no royalties for use of Intel USB-C
You COULD use an HDMI cable, BUT:
The cables you want for HDMI-only Monitors (higher resolutions than 720p TV sets) are marked as Certified with an anti-counterfeiting tag and are labeled:
"Premium High Speed HDMI cable" or that + "with Ethernet" --OR--
"Ultra High Speed HDMI cable" or that + "48G"
Cables with No Certification tags are good for your standard TV set, and not much more.
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I would not suggest use af a USB-C cable, because it is pointing the wrong direction -- the USB-C end should connect to the computer.
that is a 2560 by 1440 at 60 Hz display with these inputs:
Interfaces
I recommend a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, cheap because there is no conversion and no royalties for use of Intel USB-C
You COULD use an HDMI cable, BUT:
The cables you want for HDMI-only Monitors (higher resolutions than 720p TV sets) are marked as Certified with an anti-counterfeiting tag and are labeled:
"Premium High Speed HDMI cable" or that + "with Ethernet" --OR--
"Ultra High Speed HDMI cable" or that + "48G"
Cables with No Certification tags are good for your standard TV set, and not much more.
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I would not suggest use af a USB-C cable, because it is pointing the wrong direction -- the USB-C end should connect to the computer.
For my fairly-static images (10 window mix of spreadsheets/terminals/settingspages/etc) even VGA can suffice. But those are not very dynamic.
Going with USB C will prevent further regret if needs change.
USB C is designed to handle Thunderbolt-speeds and (on my 2019) charging loads.
But barring heavy gaming-loads for graphics I would let my wallet dictate the cheapest.
Thanks. Regardless of cost, would usb c to mini displayport give my old Macbook any advantage in terms of speed or image quality?
I trust Grant Bennet-Alder facts in this case. Sorry for misleading you.
Thank you. That last sentence made all the difference. I will now order a mini displayport to displayport cable!
connect monitor to macbook pro mid 2012
