TB2 to USB-C, possible?

[AdvocateUK]

Hi everyone,

Seeing as though Apple is now effectively out of the monitor market and have teamed with LG for the new 4k and 5k monitors, how can I connect my 5k iMac to one?

Apple lists the 5k iMac as being capable of...

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to two 4096x2160 external displays or one 5120x2880 dual-cable external display

...and the thought of a second 5k monitor (or even TWO 4k monitors!) is very appealing. But how would I connect it/them to my beautiful 5k iMac? Looking at the pictures of these monitors on Apples website it appears that they both only have USB-C connectors. I've searched on Apples and Amazons websites and don't see any USB-C to Thunderbolt cables.

Any ideas?

 

[AdvocateUK]

Wow 110 views and no replies yet, doesn't anyone know?

 

[Sirmausalot]

Wow 110 views and no replies yet, doesn't anyone know?

I think that the new 5K LG MUST have a TB3 port from the computer. So you can't do that.

However, you could use each of your TB2 ports for two additional 4K monitors.

 

[Kudos6612]

Eh. You would have better luck with the Dell 5k right now if you want another display. The new lg ones are meant for the macs with thunderbolt 3 or usb-c.


Or you could wait for the 2017 iMac with usb c / thunderbolt3

It says in your answer that it supports one 5k (!) display with dual-cables aka two display port its all that will work.