Q: Triple 5k iMac setup

Can I use two 5K iMac as a external display for my main 5k iMac if I set the resolution at 2560x1440 using Apple's display-port cable, I want to make sure this works before I buy two more 5k iMac's.

Posted on Oct 4, 2015 4:16 PM

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by Jonathan UK,

Jonathan UK Oct 4, 2015 4:34 PM in response to Darrell Jackson
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Oct 4, 2015 4:34 PM in response to Darrell Jackson

Hi Darrell

No - that will not work.

Neither iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) nor iMac (Retina 5k, 27-inch, Mid 2015) can be used as displays for another iMac (which is referred to as "Target Display Mode"):

Use your iMac as a display with Target Display Mode - Apple Support
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by Darrell Jackson,

Darrell Jackson Oct 4, 2015 5:02 PM in response to Jonathan UK
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Oct 4, 2015 5:02 PM in response to Jonathan UK

Ok thanks Jonathan just asking because I have two 27-inch LED Cinema display with the resolution of 2560x1440 and they work find with the 5K iMac
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Jonathan UK Oct 4, 2015 4:59 PM in response to Darrell Jackson
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Oct 4, 2015 4:59 PM in response to Darrell Jackson

You're welcome!
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