Can I connect a Mac Mini to a Dell xps 2710 all in one computer, both have hdmi ports but there seems to be resolution problems according to reports.

Can I connect a Mac Mini to a Dell xps 2710 All in one computer. Both have hdmi ports but there seems to be an issue over the display resolution,according to some reports. Thanks for any help on this matter.

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Posted on Jul 25, 2013 4:07 AM

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Jul 25, 2013 12:18 PM in response to cliffordfromperth

Hi Clifford,


The Mini's HDMI only supports 1920*1200 max, what other orts does the dell have?

Video Card:HD Graphics 4000VRAM Type:Integrated
Details:This model has an Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor that shares memory with the system.


Also see: What type of video system is provided by the Aluminum Mac mini models? Which are integrated and which are dedicated? Can the video be upgraded?
Standard VRAM:512 MB*Maximum VRAM:768 MB*
Display Support:Dual DisplaysResolution Support:1920x1200*
2nd Display Support:Dual/Mirroring*2nd Max. Resolution:2560x1600*
Details:*This model simultaneously supports 1920x1200 on an HDMI or a DVI display (using the included HDMI-to-DVI adapter) and 2560x1600 on a Thunderbolt or Mini DisplayPort display or even a VGA display (with an optional Mini DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter, which is compatible with the Thunderbolt port).

Dec 14, 2013 9:25 AM in response to cliffordfromperth

Hi Clifford,


Perhaps you can try downloading this app call SwitchResX.http://www.madrau.com


Its an app that can force a higher screen resolution onto a display with lower resolution.

I have tried it on my external monitor with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 to a higher resolution.

Downside of it your image display is not very clear but this is quite minimum. Other than that no lagging or other problems encountered.


If you try it do let me know the outcome. I am too thinking of getting a dell xps 2710. 😊


By the way just a question, do you have to actually start the system(boot windows) to use the dell display hdmi input.

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