mladenfrombelgrade

Q: The latest Mac mini connected to Dell's U2715F display

Hello guys!

 

I need some help here. I'm thinking of upgrading my desktop computer, buying new actually. Please, tell me how to connect Mac mini with Dell U2715F display (supports 2560x1600 resolution), should I use mini display port to mini display port cable? Will it work, will it support display 's resolution? I've read different opinions and experiences and got confused.

 

Thanks a lot in advance!

Mladen

Mac mini, OS X El Capitan (10.11.5)

Posted on May 17, 2016 4:09 AM

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  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass May 17, 2016 7:33 AM in response to mladenfrombelgrade
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    May 17, 2016 7:33 AM in response to mladenfrombelgrade

    The latest Mac Mini (still the late 2014 Mini)


    Video Support

    Support for up to two displays at 2560 by 1600 pixels, both at millions of colors


    Thunderbolt digital video output
    Native Mini DisplayPort output
    DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (sold separately)
    VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (sold separately)
    Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately)


    HDMI video output
    Support for 1080p resolution at up to 60Hz
    Support for 3840-by-2160 resolution at 30Hz
    Support for 4096-by-2160 resolution at 24Hz

     

     

    Best out/input is as you stated, that is mini displayport(plugs intpo Mini's Thunderbolt port)>displayport (plugs into monitor)

  • by den.thed,

    den.thed den.thed May 17, 2016 7:50 AM in response to mladenfrombelgrade
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    May 17, 2016 7:50 AM in response to mladenfrombelgrade

    I'm only seeing spec's for a the > Dell.U2715H

     

    Screen Shot 2016-05-17 at 7.38.13 AM.jpg

     

    If your Dell spec's are the same....?

     

    Then YES, a Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort is what you will want to connect that Dell up to one of the Mac Mini's ThunderBolt-Mini DisplayPort ports.

  • by mladenfrombelgrade,

    mladenfrombelgrade mladenfrombelgrade May 17, 2016 7:55 AM in response to den.thed
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    May 17, 2016 7:55 AM in response to den.thed

    Thank you, according specs, it should work, but I've read more than few experiences where people had problems... Has anyone actually seen these two working together without issues?

  • by mladenfrombelgrade,

    mladenfrombelgrade mladenfrombelgrade May 17, 2016 7:56 AM in response to lllaass
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    May 17, 2016 7:56 AM in response to lllaass

    Thank you!