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Dual 4k support for MacBook Pro Mid 2014

Hi,


I'm wondering if anyone knows if you can run 2 external 4k monitors at 60Hz with the latest MacBook Pro? I've got the top spec 15" version and don't feel like buying two screens just to find out...


Cheers,

J

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)

Posted on Sep 2, 2014 4:42 AM

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Dec 3, 2014 8:57 AM in response to johanahlen

I just wanted to added my results to the thread in hopes that it helps others...


My system:

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)

NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M 2048 MB

OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)

Dell P2815Q


I've connected two (2) of these Dell P2815Q displays at 3840x2160@30Hz (DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort). I'm very happy with the results.

Dec 11, 2014 9:47 AM in response to mach11

I've connected two (2) of these Dell P2815Q displays at 3840x2160@30Hz (DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort). I'm very happy with the results.

@mach11: Are you running these at a scaled 1920x1080 (HiDPI) resolution or are you using the full 3840x2160 native resolution?


I have the 15" rMBP w/ NVIDIA (Mid 2014) and I'm looking at a similar dual monitor setup and I want to run them in HiDPI mode.


Right now I'm in between getting 2 Dell 24" (P2415Q) or 27" (P2715Q) UltraHD 4K displays. I believe I could run 2 of either of these models at a scaled 1920x1080 @ 30Hz (HiDPI) resolution. If so, then I only have to decided between 24" or 27" ... decisions decisions


Thanks in advance!

mgb

Jan 24, 2015 2:47 PM in response to larrysing

I own the late 2013 15" rMBP with Iris Graphics, running Yosemite 10.10.1


I just bought a Dell P2715Q 4K (3840x2160) monitor and I am running in on DP/TB port and getting 60Hz.


I already owned an LG 34UM95 34" widescreen running at 3440x1440 and it is also running at 60Hz on DP/TB port.


I have attached a pic I took today from System Report which shows the monitors, their resolution and their refresh rate. This is a gorgeous setup and it's working great for me. Highly recommended, if you have ~$1,400 to throw at two monitors.

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Feb 5, 2015 6:33 AM in response to piterdev

No, they really don't. I use a secondary app to control fan speeds, and I also have the rMBP sitting on a fan-powered cooling mat, which I just bought.


They ramp up a little if I am running full-screen 4K video on the P2715Q, but I don't do that often. If you were going to run full-screen 4K video all day long, then you might have a problem. Generally, they stay under control. For just general office work like spreadsheets and browsers, the load does not tax the fans much at all.

Feb 5, 2015 7:48 AM in response to piterdev

Per larrysing's post, I literally just picked up a P2715Q this week and am loving it. I have a late 2014 MacBook Pro (fully decked out but not the top-top CPU). I am not noticing much fan activity but when I play video in HD or 4K video for more than a minute or two, the fans do spin up and I do feel the laptop get a little warm (but not hot). Although that happens, that does not surprise me much and I almost expect it given how many pixels the graphics chip is pushing to both the laptop screen and the 4K monitor.

Feb 23, 2015 8:07 PM in response to Stanley07

Hate to break it to you but I believe (although I could be wrong) the 13-inch does not support 4K the same way the 15-inch MacBook Pro does. See here:


http://store.apple.com/us/question/answers/product/HD971LL/A/hi-i-have-a-macbook -pro-retina-13inch-late-2013-i-know-both-have-hdmi-ports-but-will-my-macbook-act ually-display-4k-onto-the-monitor/QX4HY7HTKUYTAYFUH


Are you using an HDMI cable or DisplayPort? If not using HDMI, you might want to try it. Or, per the link above, you may need to research what the necessary "hacks" are to get 4K working, perhaps at 50hz. I know SwitchResX is a common tool to make finely-tuned adjustments to the display output settings, including resolution, retina density, and refresh rates.

Dual 4k support for MacBook Pro Mid 2014

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