New system for user with two displays

decksnap · Nov 13, 2012, 05:33 PM

Doing upgrades at the office and I need a new system for a designer with two existing DVI ACDs. Apple has left me in a weird spot. Don't really need the display in the iMac, DO need a disk drive, Don't think I need a Mac Pro especially since they're so dated the value doesn't seem there, DO like the Firewire in the Mini... then there's the refurbs. Just not sure which way to go with this. With enough RAM, I think any of the modern machines will be sufficient power-wise. Just trying to make the smart move value-wise. Displays could probably be repurposed if the iMac ends up being the best value. Kind of annoying though.

Is there a clean solution for running two DVI displays out of a Mac Mini?

phoenixsan · Nov 13, 2012, 05:57 PM

this link helps you:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread...art=0&tstart=0

But that info is for a mac mini 2011 edition, and maybe you have to search some refurb or a deal somewhere

decksnap · Nov 13, 2012, 07:10 PM

Thank you, that looks like it might be the way to go.

Further detail on port capabilities on the 2012 mini here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5539

Nov 13, 2012, 05:33 PM	#1
decksnap macrumors 68030 Join Date: Apr 2003	New system for user with two displays Doing upgrades at the office and I need a new system for a designer with two existing DVI ACDs. Apple has left me in a weird spot. Don't really need the display in the iMac, DO need a disk drive, Don't think I need a Mac Pro especially since they're so dated the value doesn't seem there, DO like the Firewire in the Mini... then there's the refurbs. Just not sure which way to go with this. With enough RAM, I think any of the modern machines will be sufficient power-wise. Just trying to make the smart move value-wise. Displays could probably be repurposed if the iMac ends up being the best value. Kind of annoying though. Is there a clean solution for running two DVI displays out of a Mac Mini? __________________ My cat's breath smells like catfood.
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Nov 13, 2012, 05:57 PM	#2
phoenixsan macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2012	Maybe.... this link helps you: https://discussions.apple.com/thread...art=0&tstart=0 But that info is for a mac mini 2011 edition, and maybe you have to search some refurb or a deal somewhere __________________ Mac Pro 2010 3.06 Westmere version, 12 Core 64 GB RAM, 4 TB , iPhone 5 (black)
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Nov 13, 2012, 07:10 PM	#3
decksnap Thread Starter macrumors 68030 Join Date: Apr 2003	Thank you, that looks like it might be the way to go. Further detail on port capabilities on the 2012 mini here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5539 __________________ My cat's breath smells like catfood.
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