How do I use a PowerMac G4 Monitor with any other computer or pc?

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How do I use a PowerMac G4 Monitor with any other computer or pc?

Hi, I have an old PowerMac G4 I never use anymore because it is to slow. But I would hate to throw it away because it has such a beautiful monitor.

So I was wondering is there a way to use the PowerMac G4 with other computes such as a PC. I know that that monitor is specific to the PowerMac G4 but is there some kind of adapter I can use to connect a PC to it?

PowerMac, Mac OS X (10.4)

Posted on Mar 26, 2016 9:10 AM

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red_menace

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Mar 26, 2016 9:34 AM in response to gabe_lio

That looks like it uses the Apple Display Connector, which is a proprietary version of a DVI connector. If your other machine has a DVI connector, you can get a DVI-to-ADC adaptor from sources such as Amazon.

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Jeff

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Mar 27, 2016 4:26 PM in response to gabe_lio

Because the ADC cable conveyed power to the Cinema display, you'll have to buy the designated power supply (as shown in the previous Amazon link). If you check ebay for a used one — like this listing, you can find it for less.

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