I have a Mac Mini (Late 2014) and I want to know if it is able to run the LG 5K Ultrafine monitor at 4K at a decent refresh rate?
I have a MacBook Pro which I use for work but I also have the Mac Mini as a file server, but also as a backup machine in case the MacBook Pro fails.
So I know the MacBook Pro will work on the LG 5k monitor, but I want to know if I can connect a Mac Mini (Late 2014) via Thunderbolt 2 to 3 adapter?
Use the LG UltraFine 5K Display with your Mac or iPad Pro - Apple Support
"You can use the LG UltraFine 5K Display at a resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 60Hz on these devices:
The 2014 MacMini will only work at 30 Hz @ 4K
regardless of the display. As per the spec here:
https://support.apple.com/kb/SP710?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
and these resolutions are only supported via HDMI port.
The integrated graphics chip is simply not sufficient
to drive a 4K display @60 Hz. Many have tried and failed.
Thanks Malcom! That's exactly what I was looking for.
Isn't that just for HDMI thought? I'm talking about going via a Thunderbolt 2 -> 3 cable.
Can a Mac mini (Late 2014) work with LG 5K Ultrafine Monitor?
