I recently purchased a Mac Pro model a1186 EMC 2180 what display or monitor can I connect to and what kind of cables do I need
Mac Pro
Any, just not Thunderbolt interface.
Depends on the graphic card and if using DVI or MiniDisplay Port what resolution and cables and adapters are needed. But that is mostly an issue when using two or more and high resolution 27" or 30".
btw, most people know systems by a number like "4,1" or "Early 2009"
btw.....I interpret your response as semi-rude. If I knew I would waste my time. Maybe this will help. I have a Macbook 13 in early 2009. Can I use the Macbook as a monitor. I also have a Toshiba television receiver January 2009 with HDMI and RGP? I have a Gateway all in one with HDMI in can i use one of these
That appears to be a Mac Pro 3,1 2008 model.
Almost all have at least one DVI-I connector, to which you connect a Dual Link DVI-D display up to 2650 by 1600 with Dual-Link cables, OR up to 1920 wide with any DVI cables.
DVI-I also provides direct VGA with a simple adapter.
If it has additional ports of a different, smaller shape, these may be Mini DisplayPort, which are adaptable to full-size DisplayPort or HDMI without conversion, or to DVI or HDMI with a special adapter (two types available).
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A TV set is not a Monitor. A TV set is intended for moving pictures, and may lack the stability and clarity to display static pictures, fine lines, smooth-edged text, and contrasting colors.
The label on the back of the Mac Pro are as Model A1186 EMC 2180 100-240v 50-60Hz 12-5A Mac Pro 2
2.8 qx 2x 1g 8800GT 320/SD/AP/WM/K I believe I have a DVI sloy on My MacBook could that work?
The port on a MacBook is an OUTPUT port.
The MacBook does not work as direct display. it can drive an External display -- the same family of displays as mentioned above.
I appreciate your knowledge and giving me a place to start....I think
Please remember that we are all just users, no one here is paid. The Hatter helps a lot of people here, so please bear with him if his answers are short and to the point. The system references he suggested are the ones that we all know and can respond to most quickly.
As Grant says, your system is most likely a 2008 (3,1). All the original delivery video boards had two DVI ports and many have upgraded to the ATI 5770 board that supports up to three screens. The most common interfaces DVI (being phased out) HDMI (being phased in) and VGA (old school but still here.)
The current choice of monitors is wide, but it comes down to a lot of 1080 (1920x1080) monitors and HDTVs of various physical dimensions, a smaller number of more expensive 2560 x 1600 units and some (usually cheap) lower pixel count units. The choice is yours depending on your needs.
The built-in screens on your other computers are controlled by their own video boards. There may be some way to adapt them, but if it exists it's going to be far from easy.
The TV is just an HDMI device. I have one on my system that is connected by an inexpensive DVI-to-HDMI cable. Grant is correct again that a TV is not a monitor and may not be comfortable to watch in that mode. I use mine for video playback and color grading.
2.8 qx 2x 1g 8800GT 320/
A small older 320GB disk drive - time to retire. An SSD would breath life and performance for about what a normal WD Black costs. Still want WD black for data though, and while at it, throw in a backup drive.
Not enough RAM except to boot the system, not enough to work with, here memory for this model is cheaper today, 2 x 2GB $25
The video card, 8800GT can be having issues and replace or learn how to 'fix' it by dismantling and .... yes, actually bake it in an oven for 15 minutes @ 350*F - replacing with an Apple ATI 5770 $249 would probably be better.
With some new RAM, new disk drive and graphic card, an investment but in the end a working system. (And do a clean system install, then pull data off the old system drive and leave it as is for safety and backup)
i recently purchased a mac pro model a1186 emc2180. What display/monitor can i connect it to and why kind of cables do i need
