Which iMac can work as a monitor for PC/PS4 ?
I want to upgrade my old 2008 iMac but have been put off buying any of the newer models as I want (due to limited space on my desk) to also use the iMac as a monitor for my Windows PC or PS4.
As i understand it a 2011 27" might work ? But if so how do I do it or is there a way of making the new 2015 models work as a monitor ?
Many Thanks
iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.4)
iMacs from mid 2011 to now will only work in target display mode
with a Thunderbolt port equipped Mac. Nothing else will work.
Late 2009 and 2010 iMacs will work with Macs equipped with
Thunderbolt ports and Macs and perhaps other devices equipped
with Mini Display Port.
Early 2009 iMacs and earlier do not support Target Display mode.
See this page Use your iMac as a display with Target Display Mode - Apple Support.
Here is the table from that page for Target Display mode connectivity:
iMacs you can use |
Cable |
Port you need on your other Mac |
iMac (27-inch Late 2009) |
Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort |
Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt |
iMac (27-inch Mid 2010) |
Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort |
Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt |
iMac (Mid 2011) |
Thunderbolt |
Thunderbolt |
| iMac (Mid 2012 and later) | Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt |
iMac as a monitor for PC/PS4 ?
