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How do I connect my monitors to Mini?

Gix1k

Gix1k

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I have three 32" Samsung curved monitors currently connected to a PC using Display Port and HDMI. I am about to remove the PC and buy a Mac mini. I just looked on the monitors and I have USB-A, USB-C, Display Port and HDMI.
Sorry if this is common knowledge...First Mac desktop.
 
bapegg said:
You can use the HDMI port for one monitor and then use HDMI to USB-C cables for the other two monitors. This works fine and how I am running there monitor with my M4 Mac mini.
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Great! So I can buy three of these and be ok?
 

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Gix1k said:
Great! So I can buy three of these and be ok?
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You just need two. The mini already has an HDMI port for one of the displays...and you'll probably want to leave one of the USB-C/Thunderbolt ports free for other things (it only has three in the back).

USB-C to DisplayPort cables will work as well, and is usually the preferred method for best performance and higher bandwidth. I use a couple of these with my MBP.
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Depending on your monitors, USB-C to USB-C cables may work as well...you didn't give us a model number.
 
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My USB-C port on the Display can be connected to USB-C on the other side too and then behaves the same as Display Port. But Apples USB 3.x ports don't support it. I have to use Thunderbolt, same for the dock.

The cable is USB 3.2 Gen2 (full featured) and came with the display what also has a standard Display Port and two HDMI Ports (2.0 and 2.1).

HDMI on Docks and Hubs often are 2.0 only and with that I only get 60 Hz for 4K UHD.
 
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BigBlur said:
You just need two. The mini already has an HDMI port for one of the displays...and you'll probably want to leave one of the USB-C/Thunderbolt ports free for other things (it only has three in the back).

USB-C to DisplayPort cables will work as well, and is usually the preferred method for best performance and higher bandwidth. I use a couple of these with my MBP.
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Cable Matters USB C to DisplayPort 1.4 Cable 6 ft, Support 8K@60Hz, 4K@240Hz (Thunderbolt 4 to DisplayPort Cable, DisplayPort to USB C Cable) Black - Not for Portable USB-C Monitor

Experience Vivid 4K Video over DisplayPort The Cable Matters USB Type-C to DisplayPort Cable supports the newest release computers and smartphones with USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 up to 4K 60Hz UHD display monitors with DisplayPort. Experience the vibrant video and authentic audio supported by monitor...
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Depending on your monitors, USB-C to USB-C cables may work as well...you didn't give us a model number.
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Fantastic! I just bought this....
 

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Gix1k said:
Fantastic! I just bought this....
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Considering that your monitors have USB-C you could've just connected them via USB-C with the advantage of not only connecting the displays themselves, but also their internal USB hubs so you can use the USB-A ports on your monitors to connect peripherals to your Mac.
 
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Moukee said:
Considering that your monitors have USB-C you could've just connected them via USB-C with the advantage of not only connecting the displays themselves, but also their internal USB hubs so you can use the USB-A ports on your monitors to connect peripherals to your Mac.
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I didn’t realize the monitors had usb hubs in them.
 
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Seems like you’ve solved your query but just wanted to say enjoy your Mac mini, it’s a great device and I’m sure you’ll love it! (Damn did I sound like Tim Cook there? 😂)

Which spec did you go for?
 
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macbookj0e said:
Seems like you’ve solved your query but just wanted to say enjoy your Mac mini, it’s a great device and I’m sure you’ll love it! (Damn did I sound like Tim Cook there? 😂)

Which spec did you go for?
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Thanks! I got base and ordered the 3rd party 2tb storage expansion.
 
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gilby101 said:
You have not given the Samsung model number. So may or may not.
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I stated in the first post they have USB A/C
Moukee said:
Just know that you need a second Mac to flash the OS in this case.
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I have an M2 MBA
Moukee said:
Of course. I just assumed that OP ordered something like this. Probably not the case though, my brain saw "replacement" instead of "expansion".
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You read correctly, I am removing and replacing the OEM storage.
 
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