I would like to use a mac pro for an upcoming video project.
I already have a 27" iMac and a 27" Thunderbolt display. Can I connect the Mac Pro to the iMac and use both displays? If so how, dvi cable to display port adapter?
Thanks!
James
iMac (27-inch Mid 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.2)
Dont think so. You can not use an iMac as a display and there is no Thunderbolt optons on a Mac Pro at this time.
In addition, Apple's current advice is that the Thunderbolt disply requires a Mac that shipped with a ThunderBolt port. No adapters are available from any source.
You MAY be able to use the Thunderbolt display using a DVI to mini-displayport adaptor, but you would not get the additional ports on the display (firewire etc), it would be display only. And I cant say for sure as I've yet to find anyone willing to spend the money to try it out.
Several other posts on these forums suggest that Apple's advice is correct. ONLY a Mac that shipped with a ThunderBolt port will light up that display.
Thanks everyone.
I have not been succesful with using a dvi cable and an Apple DVI to mini display port adapter. Both the iMac and the Cinema Display.
I think the only way is to have a video card with mini display port that the Cinema display's orignal cord (not the thunderbolt input port) can plug straight too.
It's a Mac Pro running snow leopard , final cut 2, and I can't recall the video card right now but its only two DVI connections. Final cut keeps throwing a "your graphics card isn't quartz compatible" error randomly as well. I hate having these awesome displays and not being able to use them while editing.
Can I use my 27" iMac and 27" thunderbolt display as displays for a Mac Pro?
