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Second monitor for iMac

I'm thinking of purchasing a new iMac. Can I use my old iMac 27" (late 2012) as a second monitor? If so what thunderbolt cable do I need?

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 28, 2022 4:52 PM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2022 5:11 PM

The new iMac's do not support using the 2012 iMac as a second display in Target Display Mode.

see > Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support


Best bet is to get an aftermarket 24" or 27" external display to use with the new iMac.

see > Connect an external display to your iMac - Apple Support

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Dec 28, 2022 5:11 PM in response to MartyParty2

The new iMac's do not support using the 2012 iMac as a second display in Target Display Mode.

see > Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support


Best bet is to get an aftermarket 24" or 27" external display to use with the new iMac.

see > Connect an external display to your iMac - Apple Support

Second monitor for iMac

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