rMBP early 2013 - 4K

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rMBP early 2013 - 4K

After the Mavericks updates (10.9.3 and .4) macbook's with the nVidia 750m can run on 4K displays @ 60Hz

Since the early 2013 model doesn't have the 750m but the (1GB) 650m i think the max i can run is 4K @ 30Hz (with or without third-party apps to force the res.)

Could anyone confirm my model can't go higher than 30Hz?

Thanks in advance!

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013), OS X Mavericks (10.9.4), GHOSTING (and long shutdown issues)

Posted on Sep 10, 2014 12:24 AM

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Answer 1

chuck_3rd

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Sep 12, 2014 11:23 AM in response to MattTheMedic

Hello MattTheMedic,

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

Please see the following article for more information concerning the use of 4K displays with your Mac.

Using 4K displays and Ultra HD TVs with Mac computers

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6008

Take care,

Alex H.

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Answer 2

MattTheMedic Author

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Sep 13, 2014 11:54 AM in response to chuck_3rd

Thanks for your reaction.

I already saw the article.

It doesn't mention a Macbook before late 2013.

I guess that means i can't run it with an ''older'' mac.

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Loner T

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Sep 13, 2014 11:58 AM in response to MattTheMedic

From MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013) - Technical Specifications

Graphics and Video Support

Intel HD Graphics 4000
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1GB of GDDR5 memory and automatic graphics switching
Dual display and video mirroring:
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on up to two external displays, at millions of colors

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MattTheMedic Author

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Sep 14, 2014 3:25 AM in response to Loner T

That suggests that i won't we able to even run 4K @ 30hz.

(this might be a stupid question but does it make any difference if i use clamshell mode?)

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Answer 5

Loner T

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Sep 14, 2014 4:02 AM in response to MattTheMedic

No, opening the clamshell or closing it makes no difference. Typically, Apple does not provide newer firmware which may be able to enable features that were hidden. The only one I can recall is the 802.11n capability, which was enabled with software, because the radio already had it.

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