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Q: Which new Macs can take two 23" Cinema displays?

I have a Power Mac G5 with 2 DVI connectors with 2x23" Apple Cinema displays plugged in. It's time to get a new desktop Mac, but the soon-to-be-released new Mac Pro seems overkill for my needs. To which other desktop Mac(s) can I connect two 23" displays?

Power Mac G5 (Late 2005), Mac OS X (10.5.8), 2x23" Cinema Displays

Posted on Dec 10, 2013 12:50 PM

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  • by BDAqua,Helpful

    BDAqua BDAqua Dec 10, 2013 2:00 PM in response to Dr_Pete
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    Dec 10, 2013 2:00 PM in response to Dr_Pete

    Hello, I assume they are the 1920 × 1200 resolution ones?

     

    If so, even a Mac Mini can handle those, but you'll need the included HDMI to DVI converter, then purchase a TB/MDP to DVI converter...

    HD Graphics 4000Integrated
    Details:This model has an Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor that shares memory with the system.

     

    Also see: What type of video system is provided by the Aluminum Mac mini models? Which are integrated and which are dedicated? Can the video be upgraded?
    512 MB*768 MB*
    Details:*With 4 GB of RAM installed, this model uses 512 MB of RAM for graphics. With additional RAM installed, more RAM is reserved for graphics use.
    Dual Displays1920x1200*
    Details:*This model simultaneously supports 1920x1200 on an HDMI display or a DVI display using the included HDMI-to-DVI adapter and 2560x1600 on a Thunderbolt or Mini DisplayPort display or even a VGA display (with an optional Mini DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter, which is compatible with the Thunderbolt port).
    Dual/Mirroring*2560x1600*
    Details:*This model simultaneously supports 1920x1200 on an HDMI or a DVI display (using the included HDMI-to-DVI adapter) and 2560x1600 on a Thunderbolt or Mini DisplayPort display or even a VGA display (with an optional Mini DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter, which is compatible with the Thunderbolt port).

     

    http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-core-i5-2.5-late-2 012-specs.html

  • by Dr_Pete,Helpful

    Dr_Pete Dr_Pete Dec 10, 2013 6:23 PM in response to BDAqua
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    Dec 10, 2013 6:23 PM in response to BDAqua

    From an Apple Support Forum:

     

    "Dec 10, 2012, 11:42 AM

    For anyone interested, I put in a call to Apple Support over the weekend. The Thunderbolt port on the TB display does not support MiniDisplay adapters."