2013 macbook pro external display resolution

zyfar · 9 Oct 2013 at 17:59

I have a 2013 MacBookPro 13" I use with an external monitor, I purchased a thunderbolt to HDMI cable to hook my macbook up to my 27" display. It all works fine but I'm getting a lower resolution than I should.

I'm currently getting 1900x1080, I believe I should be getting 2560x1440 on my 27" display.

I'm using currently using this adaptor to connect my MBP and external display.

Do I need another kind of cable to get my resolution higher? After reading this I'm wondering if I need to do so.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

zyfar · 9 Oct 2013 at 21:33

I actually use this monitor so I'm assuming it should be fine to display large resolution. My only thought is that the adaptor needs to be different, but what type?

zyfar · 9 Oct 2013 at 22:55

Thanks for the reply guys, I've just had a quick google for the adaptors and the first one I found was from the apple site £85 for a larger resolution, really? Can anyone help recommend me a cheaper option? Hah!

zyfar · 10 Oct 2013 at 13:40

Caged said:
How is your monitor connected? You mentioned you're using Thunderbolt to HDMI and then linked to a Belkin Mini-DP to DP adapter, so which is it?

Either way you need to input either DisplayPort or Dual-Link DVI. DisplayPort is going to be the cheaper adapter since your laptop already outputs it.

Something like this should be all you need:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-089-OK

Sorry my mistake, I'm not using a thunderbolt instead I'm using that one I linked, the Mini-DP.

That's the one I have gone with anyway, thank's for the heads up mate

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zyfar · 12 Oct 2013 at 11:50

Apologies for the double post but I have just received the http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=CB-089-OK and now I can get the correct resolution! Thanks OcUK!