Q: Mac Pro: 5 Monitor Configuration Help
Hey guys!
I have been working on a pretty massive project and am in need of some specific Mac Pro knowledge that I don't have.
We are going to be using the Late 2013 Mac Pro as our work computer for bidding on multiple auctions on mutliple displays simultaneously. To illustrate the concept:
*pardon my god-like art skills*
The problem we are running into is wiring all 5 displays to the Mac Pro. Displays 2-5 only have HDMI and VGA inputs. We are needing the best possible quality that theses displays can offer, so my idea was just to pick up 4 MiniDisplay to HDMI adapters to connect to the wall mounted monitors and use a Thunderbolt cable to connect the Thunderbolt Display. However, I have been told and have been swayed into believing by the tricky wording on the Mac Pro site that the Late 2013 Mac Pro can only handle 2 HDMI monitors.
I would love to know your feedback on whether or not using 4 MiniDisplay to HDMI adapters will work. And if not, what is the way to achieve the best quality on the set up.
Thank you so much for your time and help!
-Austin
Mac Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11.6)
Posted on Aug 16, 2016 10:54 PM
The 2013 MP can only handle two legacy (HDMI and DVI) monitors with the less expensive passive mini displayport>HDMI or DVI adaptor. For more than two the adopters have to be active adaptors.
All VGA adopters are active.
Here is an active NDP>HDMI adopter
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815158351
Posted on Aug 17, 2016 6:12 AM
