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Hi all. I've tried a couple different monitors to use as second displays for my 27" late 2012 iMac but none seem to be compatible up to the 2560x1440 resolution to match the iMac's display. They get up to 1080p but cannot reach their full resolution. If anyone knows of any displays they have used other than Apple's own thunderbolt display it would be much appreciated. Thanks!
iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)
do you mean to mirror or extend ?
To extend the display for use with photography.
What cable connection are you using and what option does your external monitor(s) have...?
Both Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapters and Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters only support monitors up to 1920 x 1200.
For monitors greater that 1920 x 1200, you need will need to use either a Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter or a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable.
For example:
if the best your monitor supports is DVI, then you need a Dual-Link DVI adapter.
see > http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB571Z/A/mini-displayport-to-dual-link-dvi-ada pter
if your monitor supports Display Port input, then your best bet is a Mini DisplayPort to Display Port cable.
It is a dell u2713hm display and supports all of those. Looks like displayport to minidisplayport is going to be my best bet then. Thanks so much!
You are very welcome!
Using a Second Monitor on Late 2012 iMacHi
