iMac 2017 4K external monitor - help

[Wd999]

Hi,

Might sound like a silly/trivial question, but I'm a little stumped.

I'd like to connect a 1080p regular old secondary display to the above iMac. I think it has a thunderbold (USB-3) port on the back.

Trouble is, I'm drawing a blank as to which cable to buy. I'm in Canada btw to US links might not help.

Any help appreciated!

 

[The Clark]

The best way to connect is through a Mini DisplayPort (thunderbolt) connection, or Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, allowing for 4K video at 60Hz

 

[Wd999]

Will this do?

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B075V5JK36...olid=3G6O7RUB8IXU5&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

The one you mention might not work as my second monitor only has HDMI to connect to not displayport connection, which appears different to HDMI...

 

[The Clark]

Will this do?

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B075V5JK36...olid=3G6O7RUB8IXU5&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

The one you mention might not work as my second monitor only has HDMI to connect to not displayport connection, which appears different to HDMI...

I should have linked you to one, my bad!

This one will work:
https://www.amazon.ca/CHOETECH-Thunderbolt-Compatible-MacBook-Pixelbook/dp/B01LYS3Q5A

Reviews confirm it.

 

[Wd999]

thanks.

 

[The Clark]

thanks.

I updated the link. You were correct. If your monitor doesn't have a DP then the one I linked will work.