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GaresTaylan

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Nov 11, 2009
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Hey guys. Looks like I will be taking the plunge tonight and stopping by my local apple store to pick up a new iMac.

This will not be used as a gaming machine, I'll save my PC for the occasional game. My question is... if I wanted to ditch my current Acer monitor... can I run a cable from my PC to my iMac and switch sources using the iMac display as a monitor? My video card has 2 DVI ports on it. I did a little searching, but was having difficulty finding a concrete answer.

Thanks in advance.
 
Yes, only the 27" iMacs are capable of acting as a monitor for exterior sources.

Well now, that totally sucks. I was completely against a 27" as the screen was just too large for my tastes.

I appreciate the help and the horrible news. :( :D
 
Well now, that totally sucks. I was completely against a 27" as the screen was just too large for my tastes.

I appreciate the help and the horrible news. :( :D

Once you get one, you realize there's really no such thing as too big. I love the 27" and will be first in line for the next gen 32" iMac. ;)
 
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