iMac <-> MiniDP to HDMI converter <-> PC tower

[G.O.B]

Will this setup work? I have a new gaming tower built, and I'm wondering if I'll be able to use the iMac as a monitor if I connect through a Mini DisplayPort-to-HDMI converter and use Target Display mode? Will I be able to use the iMac's speakers as well?

THANKS!

 

[Reevsaj]

I don't think it will work if you have a Thunderbolt iMac.
If you have the older Mini-Display Port model, it should work.

 

[G.O.B]

Thanks for the speedy response - I have the mid-2010 iMac (without Thunderbolt), so fingers crossed I'll be fine. Does anyone else know for sure either way?

 

[pjo]

as regards the speakers

those won't work. mini-dp -> hdmi doesn't carry sound backwards; only forwards - well at least not on any apple implementation (i haven't read the specs).

another option to use your imacs screen as a second one is the non free software screen recycler. Link. In that case you still won't be able to use the speakers directly.

 

[Hellhammer]

What kind of adapter is it? Those cheap mDP to HDMI adapters only work the other way (i.e. mDP to HDMI, not HDMI to mDP). To connect an HDMI device to iMac, you will need a more expensive adapter ($150 the last time I looked).