Yes, if it happens only in web browsers, it's basically "expected behavior." That happens to me on a discrete GPU at 1080p just resizing the MacRumors Forums window!
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27" LED Cinema Display (not Thunderbolt) with Mac Mini 2018?
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Yes, if it happens only in web browsers, it's basically "expected behavior." That happens to me on a discrete GPU at 1080p just resizing the MacRumors Forums window!
https://imgur.com/CMEq0qH
When the first USB-C MacBook Pros came out there was a fair bit of discussion about this. Turns out that a lot of the USB-C to Mini DisplayPort adapters on the market, at least at that time, could support 1920x1080 resolution - or 4k resolution - but choked on the 2560x1440 required by that display.
This one was the most consistent one I found that would work for the Apple Cinema Display. I haven't looked in over a year, maybe all of them do it now. But if you run into trouble - just get an UpTab and that should fix it.
Thanks a lot for the info @FreakinEurekan. That adapter is €85 on Amazon.co.uk. That's a bit more than i'd like to pay to be honest. Has anyone had any luck with other adapters? Cheers!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/nonda-Disp...sr=8-1&keywords=nonda+NDMDBKAMZ+USB-C+To+Mini
[doublepost=1541792694][/doublepost]I had to block access to the HDMI port on the Mac mini due to the right angled connector but that's no issue
Hi. I got the same one because of your comment but Im not getting an image. All dark, but there seems to be sound coming of the display. Same mac, same display, and same adapter as yours. Any recommendation?
It seems you are running 2 x 4K displays, yes? This is much harder on the iGPU than a single 2560x1440 display (that the OP asked about). Approx 4.5x as many total pixels. If you are doing any kind of scaling (e.g. looks like 2560x1440), the amount of work the GPU is doing could be 8x as much as a single 2560x1440 display due to the off-sreen frame buffer being rendered first at 5120x2880 then scaled to 3840x2160.
Not sure what could be wrong? I just plugged mine in and it just worked right away. I do have the USB cable plugged into the Mac mini from the LED Cinema Display but I can't see why that would make any difference? It has worked flawlessly ever since I purchased it.
I've ordered Nonda adapter you recommended @FearGhost
I won't be opening my Mac Mini until Christmas, so i'll let you know how it goes. Thanks again mate!Sorry for the late reply here. I can confirm that the 'Nonda' adapter that @FearGhost recommended works perfectly. Thanks for that mate!! The only problem is that you loose at least one more USB-C port because of the angled connector. Not just the side with the cable but the other side also sticks out a bit and the USB-C ports are so close together that you can't plug anything into the next port. Hard to explain but just be aware that you loose 2 USB-C ports with this. Aside from that, it works perfectly.
The only problem is that you loose at least one more USB-C port because of the angled connector. Not just the side with the cable but the other side also sticks out a bit and the USB-C ports are so close together that you can't plug anything into the next port. Hard to explain but just be aware that you loose 2 USB-C ports with this. Aside from that, it works perfectly.how is the the 7-8 years old monitor? still vivid colors?
thinking about picking up a pair of the 24" for photography, would you recommend that?
The 24" version is now over 10 years old and was never offered as a TB display. I wouldn't take one for free.
Some people wouldn't take a Mac for free either but to each their own.
I have two of the 24" Cinema LED displays and they still have very good colors. If you don't need retina it is a great option for a Mac monitor. 1920x1200 with built in speakers and webcam
thank you, yea i dont need retina also, im old school but 1920x1200 is plenty, espcially with a 2 monitor set up
another upside is easieron the onboard grpahics right.
That's strange. It was a few years ago but one of mine I actually got from a professional photographer.
Wait, what inputs does the display have on it? HDMI, right? Since that is the adapter you purchased? I am wondering why you purchased an HDMI to USB-C adapter as opposed to simply running an HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the Mac mini? Not trying to be a smart Alec, just not understanding the extra adapter. What am I missing?
I can't say because i'm not a photographer but it still looks great to me. Well, that was until i used a friends new MacBook Pro. That had a far better display.
I'm hoping someone can help me, I have a 27" Thunderbolt Display and a 27" cinema display A1316. The cinema display works fine when connected to my 2014 MacBook Pro but will not connect to my Mac mini. Mac mini 2018 i7.
Even if the cinema display is the only display connected to the the Cinema does not switch on. It shows as a display when connected through the thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 adapter.
Is the 27 inch cinema display in compatible with a 2018 Mac mini?
Even if the cinema display is the only display connected to the the Cinema does not switch on. It shows as a display when connected through the thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 adapter.
Is the 27 inch cinema display in compatible with a 2018 Mac mini?
A Cinema Display is not a Thunderbolt device and cannot be used with the Thunderbolt 2 to 3 adapter. You need a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort adapter instead. Then, connect the USB cable from the display to the computer as well and it should work.