Mac Mini 2012 to Ultrawide 1440p monitor

[Donka]

Is there any way to connect a Mac Mini 2012 to an ultrawide 1440p monitor and get full 3440x1440 resolution without connecting to the monitor's display port? The monitor has USB-C, Display Port and HDMI 2.0 x 2 ports but the Display port is required for a Windows gaming pc and adaptive sync.
Looking for any combination of the Mac Mini's Mini DP port to either USB-C or HDMI on the monitor. I believe the Mac Mini's HDMI is capped at 1080p so that port is not an option.
Currently, I'm running Mini DP to DP on my current 27 " 1440p port but that won't be an option on the new uw monitor.

 

[opeter]

Currently, I'm running Mini DP to DP on my current 27 " 1440p port but that won't be an option on the new uw monitor.

There is no way for using a secondary monitor with that resolution on a Mac mini 2012.

Mac mini "Core i5" 2.5 (Late 2012) Specs (Late 2012, MD387LL/A, Macmini6,1, A1347, 2570): EveryMac.com

Technical specifications for the Mac mini "Core i5" 2.5 (Late 2012). Dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more.

everymac.com

But you can always try SwitchRes X:

SwitchResX - The Most Versatile Tool For Controlling Screen Resolutions On Your Mac

*This model simultaneously supports 1920x1200 on an HDMI display or a DVI display using the included HDMI-to-DVI adapter and 2560x1600 on a Thunderbolt or Mini DisplayPort display or even a VGA display (with an optional Mini DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter, which is compatible with the Thunderbolt port).

You need at least a 2014 Mac mini:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8461951

 

[Donka]

There is no way for using a secondary monitor with that resolution on a Mac mini 2012.

Mac mini "Core i5" 2.5 (Late 2012) Specs (Late 2012, MD387LL/A, Macmini6,1, A1347, 2570): EveryMac.com

Technical specifications for the Mac mini "Core i5" 2.5 (Late 2012). Dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more.

everymac.com

To be clear, this ultrawide will replace my current 27" monitor and not be a second monitor. I've read that people have managed to get 3440x1440 resolution but I'm not sure if that is only over DP for the full path or if it can be achieved using MiniDP to HDMI.

 

[playtech1]

Worth checking the monitor's HDMI port's specs too. I have the Asus PG34 ultrawide and via HDMI you can only do the full 3440x1440 resolution at 50hz. That's 'ok', but I can see the difference.

My 2012 Mini is in the lounge so I have only hooked it up to the monitor a few times and recall I could not get more than 1080p out of it. Advice above (particularly as to SwitchResX) may assist.

As an alternative, there is a Lindy Displayport switcher available fairly cheaply on Amazon. I have not tested it, but there are reviews that claim that it works for 100Hz G-Sync passthrough (as well as others that claim it does not work well at all).

 

[Donka]

Thanks for the feedback. I have done some reading up on Amazon reviews and questions and it seems an active Mini DP to HDMI adapter will allow the full resolution from a MBP 2012 which also uses the same HD4000 graphics. I'm not too concerned about a lower refresh rate as this is purely for a mac mini running as a server but would still prefer full 3440x1440 over 1080p or similar. SwitchResX is required though.

 

[opeter]

The HDMI on Mac mini 2012 doesn't support more than 1920x1080 or eventually 1920x1200 at 60 Hz.
You can try to bypass this with SwitschResX, but no guarantee here.

You only option is over Thunderbolt 1/Mini Displayport.

 

[Donka]

The HDMI on Mac mini 2012 doesn't support more than 1920x1080 or eventually 1920x1200 at 60 Hz.
You can try to bypass this with SwitschResX, but no guarantee here.

You only option is over Thunderbolt 1/Mini Displayport.

Yes, the intention is to go Mini DP to HDMI on the monitor. This will work provided an active cable or adapter is used. I already get 1440p on my current set up from Mini DP to DP. Others manage the same using Mini DP to HDMI with an active adapter. Non active will still work but at a reduced resolution.
I didn't get an active adapter in the past due to the price and because I had an available DP on my monitor but now the price of the active adapters have come right down.