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brainwave89

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Is it possible to hook up an Apple 27 inch Cinema Display (it was introduced in July 2010) to 2019 Mac Pro? If so, how? I am confused how best to do this.

Thank you for looking.
 

flowrider

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mikas

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@flowrider Wouldn't you need a male to female cable for Apple GPUs?
From usb c female to mini Displayport male you would use a usb c male to mDP female.
Apple Cinema 27 cable has got a fixed male connector I believe.

So something like this (with Apple GPUs): USB C to Mini DisplayPort

Note: Apple TB2 to TB3 bidirectional adapter does not work according to apple:
"Note: This adapter does not support DisplayPort displays like the Apple LED Cinema Display or third-party DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort displays. For more information, visit the Apple Support page for the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter."

ps. I don't have a 2019, but I've got a 27" TB display and I'm eyeing for a 27 "cinema display at the moment.
 

AlexMaximus

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Is it possible to hook up an Apple 27 inch Cinema Display (it was introduced in July 2010) to 2019 Mac Pro? If so, how? I am confused how best to do this.

Thank you for looking.

I am on the fence to score a used mint condition MP 7,1 (2019) once the new Apple walled Garden - (Prison) goes up.
I have two 27 Apple Cinema displays that will be hooked up to it soon. According to my research, I came up with only one possible rout that will work:


Ignore that you will need only one port. All what you need is a simple adapter plug from MiniDisplay Port to Display port in combination with the above solution. With those two adapters you will be fine.
 
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