Mac Mini DVI port?

bigt[nz]bigt[nz]
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in Current Mac Hardware edited January 2014
Hi guys, Im looking at buying a Mac mini, and an LCD screen. I would just like to know whether I will need an adapter for the screen to plug in through DVI.

I have an old Powermac G4 and Im running 2 screens, and I had to buy a ADC->VGA adapter to run it.

Will I have to buy another adapter to run the LCD on the Mini?



Thanks



T

Comments

  • Reply 1 of 5
    cosmonutcosmonut Posts: 4,872member
    Well, the Mac mini comes with an adapter to convert from DVI to VGA. If you can connect to it that way, then you'll be fine.
  • Reply 2 of 5
    bigt[nz]bigt[nz] Posts: 16member
    So I dont have to worry about ADC adapters or anything?
  • Reply 3 of 5
    beigeuserbeigeuser Posts: 371member
    You don't need buy a separate adapter to connect to a VGA or DVI screen.

    DVI is built-in and a DVI-to-VGA is bundled with the system.



    However, there has been some issues with VGA connections on the mini. I haven't kept up with the topic so you might want to search the forums to see if the issue has been resolved.
  • Reply 4 of 5
    bigt[nz]bigt[nz] Posts: 16member
    Thanks, that answered my question perfectly
  • Reply 5 of 5
    sunilramansunilraman Posts: 8,133member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by BigT[NZ]

    Hi guys, Im looking at buying a Mac mini, and an LCD screen. I would just like to know whether I will need an adapter for the screen to plug in through DVI.

    I have an old Powermac G4 and Im running 2 screens, and I had to buy a ADC->VGA adapter to run it.

    Will I have to buy another adapter to run the LCD on the Mini?



    Thanks



    T





    for the best experience you should get an LCD monitor that has a DVI port, then with a Mac Mini, no worries.
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