Which cable do I need to connect my Mac mini to a Dell monitor?

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DanMccarter Author

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Which cable do I need to connect my Mac mini to a Dell monitor?

I have a ne. Mac mini and a dell monitor. Does anyone know what kind of Cable I need to connect them

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Posted on Mar 23, 2023 9:26 AM

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den.thed

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Mar 23, 2023 10:16 AM in response to DanMccarter

That depends on what input(s) the Dell monitor has.

(HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA)

If you are not sure..? Tell us the Dell's model number so we can check.

In the mean time, have a look at > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

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den.thed

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Mar 24, 2023 8:33 AM in response to DanMccarter

You have three options with that display.

USB-C, HDMI or DisplayPort

Personally, I would get and use an 8K USB-C to DisplayPort cable. Then use a second USB cable to the displays built-in USB hub.

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DanMccarter Author

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Mar 29, 2023 10:10 AM in response to den.thed

I have this cable on order from Amazon

Maxonar USB C to DisplayPort Cable 8K@60Hz 4K@60Hz/144Hz/120Hz 5K@60Hz 2K@240Hz Thunderbolt 3 to DisplayPort Cable HBR3 DP 1.4 Adapter for MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, Dell XPS 1M/3.3Ft VESA Certified

Which usb cable should I order

Then use a second USB cable to the displays built-in USB hub.

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hcsitas

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Apr 1, 2023 6:45 AM in response to DanMccarter

Disconnect everything and use an HDMI-HDMI 3 feet (1m) or shorter to connect the monitor to the mini. If it works, connect the USB A to C cable from the mini’s A port to the Dell’s super speed upstream USB C port to get the monitor’s hub function working.

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den.thed

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Apr 1, 2023 7:27 AM in response to DanMccarter

DanMccarter wrote:

I have received the cables and have them attache and nothing works

The ports on the Mac Mini are:

1 Power, 1 ethernet, 4 thunderbolt , 1 HDMI, 2 USB-A, and a head phone jack

The ports on the Dell monitor are :

1 power, 1 HDMI, 1 display , 1 USB 10, 2 super speed USB10 , speaker port

I have on cable running from a thunderbolt port on the mac mini to the dell display port #5

I have one cable running from the mini to the super speed # 6

And I am at a loss

I'm sorry to hear that.

At this point, I suggest that you contact Dell for assistance and/or a return.

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DanMccarter Author

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Mar 29, 2023 9:20 AM in response to den.thed

The Monitor is also new received about a week ago/

Dell Ultra Sharp 34 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor - U3423WE, 86.72cm (34.14"), Spkr

The ports on the Mac Mini are:

1 Power, 1 ethernet, 4 thunderbolt , 1 HDMI, 2 USB-A, and a head phone jack

The ports on the Dell monitor are :

1 power, 1 HDMI, 1 display , 1 USB 10, 2 super speed USB10 , speaker port

Here is what I Have tried:

HDMI on the Mac Mini to HDMI on the monitor

HDMI on the Mac mini to the display port on the monitor

Neither of these worked

Thank you. I don't have a lot of knowledge on different cables and am having a hard time understanding your solution

I can look on Amazon for an 8K USB-C to DisplayPort cables. and hope I am getting a good one. For the second USB cable what kind is it. I think there are different version of the usb cable.

Thanks so much for your help

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DanMccarter Author

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Apr 1, 2023 4:33 AM in response to DanMccarter

I have received the cables and have them attache and nothing works

The ports on the Mac Mini are:

1 Power, 1 ethernet, 4 thunderbolt , 1 HDMI, 2 USB-A, and a head phone jack

The ports on the Dell monitor are :

1 power, 1 HDMI, 1 display , 1 USB 10, 2 super speed USB10 , speaker port

I have on cable running from a thunderbolt port on the mac mini to the dell display port #5

I have one cable running from the mini to the super speed # 6

And I am at a loss

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DanMccarter Author

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Mar 23, 2023 10:52 AM in response to den.thed

Thank you so much for the reply

here is the model number

Dell UltraSharp 34 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor - U3423WE, 86.72cm (34.14"), Spkr

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DanMccarter Author

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Mar 29, 2023 11:41 AM in response to den.thed

I have that on order also. I just hope I cane get them installed when they were here

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DanMccarter Author

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Apr 1, 2023 7:07 AM in response to hcsitas

I have no problem hooking the HDMI to both units

but don't know which is the Mac minis A port

Thanks very much for the help.

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hcsitas

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Apr 1, 2023 7:10 AM in response to DanMccarter

They are on the right side near the headphone port positioned vertically.

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DanMccarter Author

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Apr 1, 2023 7:16 AM in response to hcsitas

That is where I have it plugged in. mBut when Intern on the Mac mini and. the monitor I don any results except for the language choices on the right hand which come up with no cables attached.

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