2012 Mac Mini - What Is The Largest Monitor Options?

[A4orce84]

Hey Guys,

As the subject states, looking to find out the largest monitor I can run on a 2012 Mac Mini? I know 4K is not an option (unless I get an eGPU), but what is the option for just OOTB Mac Mini video-card + settings?

TIA.

 

[chabig]

4096 x 2160

Mac mini (Late 2014) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support

support.apple.com

 

[A4orce84]

4096 x 2160

Mac mini (Late 2014) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support

support.apple.com

That link is for a 2014 Mac Mini? Or are the Specs the same compared to the 2012?

Thanks!

 

[chabig]

Sorry I posted the wrong link. Apple maintains all the old device specs on their site. Go to Support and just search for the model.

Mac mini (Late 2012) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support

support.apple.com

The 2012 Mini can output up to 2560 by 1600.

 

[Osamede]

The 2012 mini can actually feed out a 4K signal, but:

• at 30 Hz max
• only if feeding a video signal to a single display
• only if that signal is outputted via the Displayport/Thunderbolt port. Not the HDMI port

Late 2012 Mac Mini 4K Video - Apple Community

discussions.apple.com

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7390326

So basically yes, but mainly desktop/office type of purposes. if you want to go all gung ho on the 4K multimedia consumption, get a 2018 or later mini.

 

[Fishrrman]

For practical purposes, you could get one of the 32" 1440p displays (2550x1440).
It won't be "HiDPI" (i.e., 4k), but pixel size is a decent .277mm.

 

[saulinpa]

You could buy an 85" TV and feed it via HDMI @ 1080P. It might not fit on your desk, though.