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max number of screen on USB Type C (Apple laptop)

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Hi,

 

What is the current maximum of screens you can connect to the Macbook USB Type C ?

I would love to be able to connect 4 screens to a single laptop.

 

I know it sounds crazy :) and i am sometimes but i want to switch out my desktop to a Macbook Pro (I know i have to wait to new ones).

 

So that is why i ask in here, is it possible or do i need to do something crazy ?

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even if you could, the igpu will probably not be able to push those pixels without some lag

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Specs on the new macbook pros have not been released nor are they expected to any time soon. I think type C can do it, the question is wether or not apple will support it with the hardware/software. I've only ever been able to setup three with my 15" macbook pro, which has the highest possible specs. 

 

I doubt a mpb will be able to do 4. Why do you want/need four?

 

Also: Dont post in General Discussion, post in something like Displays or Laptops. Thanks

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I think the maximum it supports is two.

I can do 3 with my mbp, of course its the best specs you can get, but still. 

CPU is usually around 140 F, and god only knows how the gpu is handling things...  ^_^

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Specs on the new macbook pros have not been released nor are they expected to any time soon. I think type C can do it, the question is wether or not apple will support it with the hardware/software. I've only ever been able to setup three with my 15" macbook pro, which has the highest possible specs. 

 

I doubt a mpb will be able to do 4. Why do you want/need four?

 

Also: Dont post in General Discussion, post in something like Displays or Laptops. Thanks

 

I apologize for posting there, it looked most obvious for me :)

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i expect to choose a Macbook with dedicated GPU :)

 

would that help too ?

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I apologize for posting there, it looked most obvious for me :)

It's all good man! :D

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i expect to choose a Macbook with dedicated GPU :)

 

would that help too?

Yes. Without it, you would have extreme lag and issues. Go for the best GPU you can get

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Agreed. Although the 750M in my MBP is dated (a little), it still is loads better than integrated. I run two 1080p displays off of it as well as the internal, and it does just fine. CPU temps dont go higher than 130 F, although I have no way (atm) to check gpu temps

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Okay, thanks for all the reply's :) it makes a lot more sense to me now.

 

And for people who ask why i need 4 screens :)

I have 4 right now to my Desktop, and i use them all everyday.

 

It could probably be replaced by 3 widescreens but i can't go down in monitors.

I am totally in love with Lewis (Unbox Therapy) desk setup (i know he uses Mac Pro).

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Okay, thanks for all the reply's :) it makes a lot more sense to me now.

 

And for people who ask why i need 4 screens :)

I have 4 right now to my Desktop, and i use them all everyday.

 

It could probably be replaced by 3 widescreens but i can't go down in monitors.

I am totally in love with Lewis (Unbox Therapy) desk setup (i know he uses Mac Pro).

Yeah....I think we all admire Lou...

 

Have you ever thought about using a windows laptop? I bet some high powered ones could do 4 displays...if you arent set on mac osx

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Yeah....I think we all admire Lou...

 

Have you ever thought about using a windows laptop? I bet some high powered ones could do 4 displays...if you arent set on mac osx

 

I don't want to go back to Windows, only for gaming.

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I don't want to go back to Windows, only for gaming.

I feel. Well what is your budget for the new computer?

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My old rMBP ran two 1080p screns in addition to its own just fine, and it was the base model with the Intel HD5000 graphics.. I would have tried more, but it only had two ports. Not sure on the limits of the Type C connector, although it is Thunderbolt 3 so you should be fine daisy-chaining a bunch together. Just don't plan on gaming on more than one monitor at a time  :P

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RAM: 16GB DDR4 | CPU: Ryzen 3750H | GPU: GTX 1660ti

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I feel. Well what is your budget for the new computer?

 

It all depends on what apple comes up with this year :D

But i guess MBP 15"

 

I hope they put something nice in it.

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