Thunderbolt 3 USB C compatibility with Thunderbolt 2 adapters

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Thunderbolt 3 USB C compatibility with Thunderbolt 2 adapters

Is it possible to connect the thunderbolt 3 adapter with the old thunderbolt 2 adapters ? For example I have a Thunderbolt 2 to DVI but that I cannot use it with my new macbook which has only Thunderbolt 3 usb C. So if I buy the thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 adapter will I be able to use all of my old adapters ?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, macOS High Sierra (10.13.3)

Posted on Mar 2, 2018 12:38 AM

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Mar 2, 2018 4:24 AM in response to Tim-05

No, that adapter can't handle non-Thunderbolt displays or display adapters. To use a DVI display you need a USB-C to DVI adapter. If the resolution is greater than 1920 X 1200, be sure to get a Dual-Link adapter.

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