Mac Mini (Mid 2010) maximal display resolution - HDMI or Thunderbolt ?

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Mac Mini (Mid 2010) maximal display resolution - HDMI or Thunderbolt ?

Hi!

Could anyone tell me, what the maximum Display Resolution for my Mac Mini (Mid 2010) is ? It has the following build-in graphic card:

- NVIDIA GeForce 320M, 256 MB

I am planing to buy a new Monitor. What is the preferred Interface to connect the Monitor? HDMI or Thunderbolt ? Can I use a 4K Monitor, even if not the full resolution is supported?

Thanks in advance for any help,

Gospo

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Posted on Mar 24, 2015 12:46 AM

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Izzybee914

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Mar 24, 2015 1:30 AM in response to Gospo

The Maximum would be 2560 x 1600 using the displayport connector for the 2010 Mac Mini, see link below.

Mac mini (Mid 2010): External ports and connectors - Apple Support

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lllaass

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Mar 24, 2015 1:44 AM in response to Gospo

Yes a 4K monitor will work but not at 4K resolution. The entire screen of the 4K monitor will will be used but the pixial will be scalle

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Gospo Author

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Mar 24, 2015 1:48 AM in response to Izzybee914

Thanks! Thats what i wanted to know!

Gospo

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Mar 24, 2015 6:35 AM in response to Gospo

Gospo a Really Great Monitor you might want to consider would be the HP Envy 32. It is a 32" with a Native Resolution of 2560 x 1440 with the Displayport of your 2010 Mini. See link below:

http://store.hp.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/us/en/pdp/accessories-88342--1/hp- envy-32-inch-media-display-with-beats-au…

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