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Re:DisplayPort and 4K by crooked-v on Monday February 17, 2020 @06:38PM (#22352024)
> If you're using a Macbook, your fans will never stop even on idle.

I have a 2017 MacBook Pro that runs 4K-at-looks-like-1440p fine with no fan noise and without even turning on the dedicated GPU for normal web browser / code editor / document stuff.

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Re:DisplayPort and 4K by nihonium on Monday February 17, 2020 @11:43PM (#22353515)
Macbooks always turns on dedicated GPU when connected to an external monitor. Maybe you're using it in clamshell mode?
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Re:DisplayPort and 4K by crooked-v on Tuesday February 18, 2020 @01:40PM (#22358829)
Huh, I guess I was incorrect on the GPU, then, but I've definitely never heard any fan noise for anything less than a game with 3D rendering spinning up.
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