Using 5K iMac in TDM

[Killerbob]

I was wondering if it would be possible to use the new 5K iMac as a 5K monitor for the nMP? I know it is an expensive solution, but would that not work in Target Display Mode? Then the iMac capabilities could be used as a remote server for background things...

And, if so, I guess that would somehow take two Display Ports, but would leave enough DPs for connecting two additional ATDs for a three monitor setup, 1x5K iMac and 2xnormal ATDs.

 

[mattspace]

Nope, target display isn't supported by 5K iMacs.

While Apple calls it a 5K display with a free computer thrown in, it would be more accurate to call it a 5K display with a parasitic quickly-obsolescing computer latched onto it.