Mac Pro 2019 -- can the two HDMI ports on Radeon Pro 580X have different resolutions?

can the two HDMI ports on Radeon Pro 580X have different resolutions?

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Posted on Feb 9, 2020 9:40 AM

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Posted on Feb 9, 2020 9:56 AM

They only have the SAME resolution when you mirror displays. Those cards can support up to six different displays.


For high resolution displays, get away from HDMI entirely -- it is a "legacy" interface invented for HD TV sets, and often requires black magic to make it work at higher resolutions. Use DisplayPort family derived from Thunderbolt-3 with a simple adapter such as these:


Monoprice Select Series USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - Product # 24273 - $23.39


Monoprice Select Series USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter - Product # 13234 - $17.09


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Feb 9, 2020 9:56 AM in response to TomInIowa

They only have the SAME resolution when you mirror displays. Those cards can support up to six different displays.


For high resolution displays, get away from HDMI entirely -- it is a "legacy" interface invented for HD TV sets, and often requires black magic to make it work at higher resolutions. Use DisplayPort family derived from Thunderbolt-3 with a simple adapter such as these:


Monoprice Select Series USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - Product # 24273 - $23.39


Monoprice Select Series USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter - Product # 13234 - $17.09


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