Can we connect the imac with windows CPU

I am bit curious. If can I use external Window cpu for my un working ? Folder imac. Can we use this cable converters a d what type?

Posted on Mar 7, 2025 10:00 PM

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Posted on Mar 8, 2025 9:17 AM

Welcome!


Please carefully read the very restrictive hardware and OS requirements for Apple now-deprecated Target Display Mode TDM) in this Apple tech article:


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


Apple never supported the use of TDM with non-Apple devices.


TDM's deprecation started in late 2014 when Apple withdrew those capabilities from all iMac made after the Mid 2014 model.


Apple threw the final shovel of dirt in TDM's face in early 2020 when they removed the ability to use even a TDM-capable iMac from all Apple computers made after 2019.





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Mar 8, 2025 9:17 AM in response to rajinikanth-kakarla

Welcome!


Please carefully read the very restrictive hardware and OS requirements for Apple now-deprecated Target Display Mode TDM) in this Apple tech article:


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


Apple never supported the use of TDM with non-Apple devices.


TDM's deprecation started in late 2014 when Apple withdrew those capabilities from all iMac made after the Mid 2014 model.


Apple threw the final shovel of dirt in TDM's face in early 2020 when they removed the ability to use even a TDM-capable iMac from all Apple computers made after 2019.





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