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gri

macrumors 6502a
Original poster
Jul 17, 2004
845
183
New York City, aka Big Apple
I have a set ups with a iMac Pro and I bough a LG 5K display to use as a secondary monitor so that I can stand during work. I could not install a standing desk into my office but I have now a wall holder for a monitor and for the keyboard. I intend to mirror displays, take the wireless keyboard and track pad, move over and continue working standing.

Issue is the length of the USB-C / thunderbolt cable. Anyone has a good idea how to connect? I need at least 3 m to go right across (have to plug in and out then each time) or better 8 or so m to keep cable in place.

Doable?
 

CWallace

macrumors G5
Aug 17, 2007
12,533
11,551
Seattle, WA
Copper Thunderbolt cables are limited to two meters (active or passive) so you will need optical cables for 5m/10m or longer. That being said, not sure if TB3 optical cables have been released as of yet (I have only seen TB2 optical).
 
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