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Q: 27" Monitor for MacMini 2012

... is this possible?

What max. resolution does the MM suport? I could not find any info on the computer itself.

 

Thanks,

Andre

Frankfurt

Mac mini, OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on May 22, 2014 3:23 AM

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  • by lllaass,Helpful

    lllaass lllaass May 22, 2014 3:30 AM in response to andrepeternell
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    May 22, 2014 3:30 AM in response to andrepeternell
    HD Graphics 4000Integrated
    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?
    512 MB*768 MB*
    Dual Displays1920x1200*
    Dual/Mirroring*2560x1600*
    Details:*This model simultaneously supports 1920x1200 on an HDMI or a DVI display (using the included HDMI-to-DVI adapter) and2560x1600 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).

    With Mavericks and sufficient RAM yo get 1024 MB of video RAM

     

    For above 1920X1200 via DVI yo need

    13. How is the Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter different from the Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter?

    The Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter works best with displays that operate at dual-link resolutions, which are resolutions above 1920 x 1200. For displays that do not support dual-link DVI resolutions (displays that operate at resolutions of 1920 x 1200 or lower) you should use the Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter instead.

    Also

    18. What is the maximum resolution available for use with the Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter?

    The resolution available with the Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter is 1920 x 1200. VGA displays that use higher refresh rates (such as 85 Hz) at resolutions of 1600 x 1200 or greater may not generate video properly until you lower the refresh rate.

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3382#15

  • by andrepeternell,

    andrepeternell andrepeternell May 22, 2014 4:19 AM in response to lllaass
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    May 22, 2014 4:19 AM in response to lllaass

    thank you very much!

    would I be able to find the right connection/adaper for an aoc q2770pqu monitor

     

    Thx

  • by lllaass,Solvedanswer

    lllaass lllaass May 22, 2014 4:32 AM in response to andrepeternell
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    May 22, 2014 4:32 AM in response to andrepeternell

    This

    http://www.aocmonitorap.com/root/anz/product_display.php?id=512

    says it has

    Input SignalDisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 1.4, Dual Link DVI, Analog

     

     

    So all you need is a mini display port to display port cable. About $10.

    The mini display port end plugs into the Minis Thunderbolt port

    You use the monitor's DVI port but you would need a dual-link adopter that costs $100