mac mini and Dell U2917W monitor

Hello,


I am contemplating buying a mac mini and use it with a Dell U2917W monitor at a resolution of 2560x1080 at 60hz.


would that be possible? using what port / cable?


many thanks

MacBook Air, macOS Sierra (10.12.3)

Posted on Jun 10, 2017 11:09 AM

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Jun 11, 2017 9:31 AM in response to hersog53

The new Mac Mini supports two displays at 2560x1600 from the Thunderbolt ports using Mini Display Port cables.



see > Mac mini - Technical Specifications - Apple

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

DVI output using HDMI to DVI Adapter (sold separately)



and > http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-core-i5-2.6-late-2 014-specs.html


Display Support:Dual DisplaysResolution Support:2560x1600*



Details:*This model supports "up to two displays" at 2560x1600, both at millions of colors, via the two Thunderbolt 2 ports. It supports Thunderbolt digital video output and native Mini DisplayPort output as well as DVI, VGA, and Dual-link DVI using Mini DisplayPort to DVI, Mini DisplayPort to VGA, and Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapters. It also supports 1080p at up to 60 Hz via the HDMI port. DVI output additionally is supported using an HDMI to DVI adapter. All adapters are sold separately.

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