Which port and cables to use for video?

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Which port and cables to use for video?

Hi, I just bought a new Mac Mini. I have both an HDMI and Thunderbolt ports that "could" be used to connect to a monitor. My monitor is a ViewSonic [about 5 years old]. It has both HDMI and VGA outputs.

So would I try a direct HDMI to HDMI connection? Or do I do Thunderbolt to HDMI? It comes with an HDMI to DVI cable, which I seem to have no use for.

What would give the best signal? I suppose it could even be to use the supplied cable and then attach an HDMI to DVI cable? There should be a video guide with these things.

Thanks,

Vicci

Posted on Jul 6, 2013 8:54 AM

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mende1

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Jul 6, 2013 8:55 AM in response to Vicci Conway

Try the HDMI cable. This is sufficient, so you won't need to connect your Mac mini to your external screen by Thunderbolt

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Dec 26, 2016 10:37 AM in response to Vicci Conway

I have this question also, but I have a newer mini mac. What did you learn? I'm about to try the HDMI to HDMI cable but an not sure if this is better than the thunderbolt to HDMI.

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