PC Video out to iMac LED?

[GaresTaylan]

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.

 

[slicecom]

It depends on what iMac model you're buying.

 

[GaresTaylan]

It depends on what iMac model you're buying.

More than likely 21.5" base model... maybe the next model up with the dedicated ATI card. Is this only possible on the 27" or something?

 

[slicecom]

More than likely 21.5" base model... maybe the next model up with the dedicated ATI card. Is this only possible on the 27" or something?

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

 

[GaresTaylan]

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.

 

[slicecom]

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.

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.