Mac Mini M1 and the dual monitor saga (cable question)

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Mac Mini M1 and the dual monitor saga (cable question)

I'm buying a customized Mac Mini with new M1 chip. My setup with my older Mac Mini: dual monitors (VGA cables + VGA to Thunderbolt 2 adapters for both)

Now I've read that for the new Mac Mini, you have to connect one to Thunderbolt 3, and the other one to HDMI. I got that.

Both my monitors work perfectly well, but they only have VGA or DVI output. Looking at DVI to hdmi and DVI to Thunderbolt 3 (usb-c) cables, I come across comments about bidirectional and unidirectional and make sure to buy the right ones.

So, which type of cables should I get? Thank you.

Posted on Aug 14, 2021 1:38 PM

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den.thed

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Aug 14, 2021 3:37 PM in response to Jean Robert Bourdage

For starters have a look at > https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-mini/connect-a-display-apd8e4fbbb97/mac

Using those older monitors will likely give you some problems with the new M1 Mac Mini.

FWIW I have two DVI monitors connected to my 2018 Mac Mini and it works fine. I lucked out and had two of the older Apple HDMI to DVI adapters. One adapter and monitor is connected directly to the HDMI port. The other adapter and monitor is hanging from a USB-C to HDMI adapter.

I feel fortunate to have kept and had those adapters. If I didn’t, I probable would have replace the monitors instead or playing expensive adapter roulette.

Sorry for not being able to provide a 100% sound solution for the M1.

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