M1 Mac Mini setup with Cintiq 22 and older monitor

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M1 Mac Mini setup with Cintiq 22 and older monitor

I have an older monitor and a Cintiq 22 to plug into my new M1 Mac Mini. The older monitor has been plugged into my PC via the VGA cable it came with. Though looking on the back of the monitor, I see there are also Digital DVI and HDMI options. The Cintiq has an HDMI cable. So I'll have to get an adaptor for the monitor. But before I do, is there an optimum choice here? (I know little about cables).

Should I get a VGA to thunderbolt 3 adaptor for the monitor?

Or would going DVI be better?

Mac mini 2018 or later

Posted on Mar 14, 2022 5:58 AM

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den.thed

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Mar 14, 2022 9:05 AM in response to Judyro

You can use a USB-C to HDMI adapter, a USB-C to DVI adapter or a USB-C to VGA adapter to connect older monitors to the M1 Mac Mini.

If you are sure that the older monitor has HDMI input, then you need a USB-C to HDMI adapter.

Apple offers two USB-C to HDMI adapters

the > USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter - Apple

and the > Belkin USB-C to HDMI Adapter - Apple

for third party adapters > usb-c to hdmi adapters

If the monitor only has DVI and VGA inputs, then using a USB-C to DVI adapter is best.

for third party adapters > usb-c to dvi adapters

VGA is analog and should only be used as a last resort.

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M1 Mac Mini setup with Cintiq 22 and older monitor

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