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#295962 9-May-2022 14:43
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Hey all.

So basically I am considering replacing my last Windows PC with a Mac Studio given I use Apple for literally everything else. The only problem I have is the fact I have 3 monitors (1x Ultrawide + 2x 1080p monitors) so am needing a way to convert Thunderbolt to either Displayport (preferred) or DVI in an elegant way. The other problem is I really don't want to use Displaylink to do this task and instead do want something that'll give me the best graphical performance.

 

Any ideas on what I need here to do this task without breaking the bank? Cheers!




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  #2911926 9-May-2022 14:49
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Looks like all the ports in the Mac Studio are Thunderbolt: https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/mac-studio/apdb8aa4c9cb/mac

 

So you can just get the cheap USB-C to DP adapters like this one: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/CABUNI0072/Unitek-V1409A-2m-4K-USB-C-to-DisplayPort-12-Cable

 

 



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  #2911931 9-May-2022 15:22
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aseni:

 

Looks like all the ports in the Mac Studio are Thunderbolt: https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/mac-studio/apdb8aa4c9cb/mac

 

 

Pretty sure the Mac studio also has an HDMI port... 

 

What are the input/outputs on the monitors.... will they allow daisy chain?

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  #2911933 9-May-2022 15:35
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It looks simpler than I thought it was - I was honestly thinking a $300 dock will be the solution.

 

My monitors all have HDMI / Displayport & DVI but no Thunderbolt. There is no need for me to replace the monitors as for my use they're perfect. So essentially I'll be looking at having 1 monitor on HDMI and the others using dongles.

 

It'll be great if there was a way of using a single Thunderbolt port for all 3 monitors without graphical limitations though - so am still open to that as that may set the path to me going the laptop route instead (replacing my M1 MacBook).




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  #2911935 9-May-2022 15:43
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Can you not daisy-chain the monitors and have a single Thunderbolt/USB-C to HDMI for the main monitor from the Mac?  




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  #2911938 9-May-2022 15:50
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They're not that advanced I'm afraid. No daisy chaining.




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  #2911939 9-May-2022 15:50
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You'd need a monitor that's capable of Daisychaining which I'm guessing is off the table here

 

For my M1 Mini, I'm using the built in HDMI port and a USB-C to DisplayPort adapter. The cheap USB-C adapter I'm using has a passthrough port on it, so I don't feel like I'm entirely wasting a port.

 
 
 
 

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  #2912087 9-May-2022 23:00
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Thanks all! Appears it is rather simple to switch entirely! I'm actually looking forward to it.




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  #2912088 9-May-2022 23:27
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You can actually connect up to 4 x 6K monitors to the Thunderbolt ports on the back, and a 4K screen to the HDMI. So you should be all set.

 

Will be upgrading to a MacBook Pro M1 Max myself and already have set up the screens ready to work dual screen + the 16" display. So almost at your 3X display setup ;)

 

Really too bad that you can't daisy-chain the monitors. But you should be able to use display port to USB-C cables I would think, based on the Apple support pages.




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