Hello, my company provided me with a Mac Pro computer and a Studio Display. I would like to add another monitor to my setup. I have a Dell Ultra 27" monitor, but I am unable to connect it to my Mac. Can you recommend a cable or suggest a better monitor option?
Thank you!
Mac Pro (2023)
that shows:
resolution: 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz
to connect with a USB-C cable, that cable must be certified to at least USB-C 3.1 SuperSpeed PLUS and show this logo or beer, and be ONE meter maximum length:
Cables "shipped in the box" are notorious for being 'lowest bidder' cables, and are often just good enough keep you from immediately returning the product.
I stand corrected.
the Apple online store does not appear to sell the appropriate USB-C 3.1 SuperSpeed rated cable under any brand.
if you actually have the 42 lb silver desktop Mac Pro tower, its tech specs suggest it supports up to eight displays:
Mac Pro - Technical Specifications - Apple
Cables you buy from the Apple online store that are at least USB-C 3.1 and SuperSpeed plus and a meter or less will work great.
you can contact an online shopping agent and they will help you select.
The same rules we learned for the M1 and M2 still apply. Display interfaces are generated deep inside the system on a chip. How many there are depends on the exact type of Processor:
M3 (plain) like the 13-in and 15-in supports up to ONE fully hardware-accelerated external display.
M3 PRO processor supports up to Two fully hardware-accelerated external displays.
M3 MAX processor supports up to Four fully hardware-accelerated external displays.
In every case, turning off the internal display does Not allow you to connect another external display.
Tech Specs now available here:
MacBook Pro - Tech Specs - Apple
Thank you, but I am referring to a Mac Pro not a MacBook.
thank you and ignore my comment. Posted at the same time as this.
what EXACT model dell Ultra 27in, or a link to its specs, please
Thank you. By chance are you familiar with any specific brands that might work? I was searching but not sure what I am looking for. Appreciate the help.
Are there any with the Display or HDMI on one end and USB-C 3.1 on the other?
Display set up for Mac Pro
