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Q: iMac as a monitor for PC/PS4 ?

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)

Posted on Jul 31, 2015 10:34 PM

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  • by woodmeister50,

    woodmeister50 woodmeister50 Aug 1, 2015 3:28 AM in response to Grendeloak
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    Aug 1, 2015 3:28 AM in response to Grendeloak

    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
    as a display

    Cable
    you need

    		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)ThunderboltThunderbolt