With which cable to connect an external screen to MacBook?

awgJose

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Hey,

I'm looking to attach my old 19" 75hz screen to my MacBook Pro to use for gaming, instead of the 13" 60hz.

The external screen has DVI-D connection, and I was wondering if I would be achieving 75hz with a MiniDisplayPort-DVI cable only, or would a HDMI-DVI cable work as well?

I've been searching around and been finding a lot of mixed information. I'd prefer the cable with HDMI, but not if it can't handle more than 60hz.

Thanks a lot!
 

awgJose

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But one can definitely feel the difference in smoothness in many games, especially FPS games.
 


after 50 fps i dont know what im looking at unless i put on a frame counter :p