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Use iMac as monitor/Low Latency HD Video "Capture (transmit)"
I recently inherited a 2007 iMac 24" with ATI 2600HD Pro GPU. I understand the only way you can use an iMac as a monitor is to have a late 2009 model.
However, I'm wondering if there is an external box I could use to use it as a monitor. I have a PC workstation that is a powerhouse and I'd like to use both. However, I don't want to have two independent large monitors on my desk if I'm only able to use 1 or the other.
Ideally, I'd like to use the iMac as a monitor for the PC but would also like to have the ability to switch it to the iMac display itself (like a KVM).
Is there a hardware solution that would allow this? Perhaps a firewire graphics interface that would allow my iMac to function as a monitor (because the Mini-DVI not Mini-DisplayPort is not an input at least that's my understanding).
Perhaps I have some misinformation or if there is a hardware solution I'd like to hear it.
Thanks,
JOe K.
However, I'm wondering if there is an external box I could use to use it as a monitor. I have a PC workstation that is a powerhouse and I'd like to use both. However, I don't want to have two independent large monitors on my desk if I'm only able to use 1 or the other.
Ideally, I'd like to use the iMac as a monitor for the PC but would also like to have the ability to switch it to the iMac display itself (like a KVM).
Is there a hardware solution that would allow this? Perhaps a firewire graphics interface that would allow my iMac to function as a monitor (because the Mini-DVI not Mini-DisplayPort is not an input at least that's my understanding).
Perhaps I have some misinformation or if there is a hardware solution I'd like to hear it.
Thanks,
JOe K.
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mccrick
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Interesting concept.
However, It looks like each machine would need it's own monitor. I'm hoping to avoid using 2 monitors. I'm looking to somehow use the imac as the monitor for both.
However, It looks like each machine would need it's own monitor. I'm hoping to avoid using 2 monitors. I'm looking to somehow use the imac as the monitor for both.
I thought that it was the current 27 inch iMacs that allows that.
Are you talking about video out on the 24 inch?
Buy this cable and try it on the 24. I don't think it will work though.
http://www.cultofmac.com/using-imac-as-monitor-requires-very-specific-cable/20176
Buy this cable and try it on the 24. I don't think it will work though.
http://www.cultofmac.com/using-imac-as-monitor-requires-very-specific-cable/20176
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It is the 27" ones that allow it.
That is why I am looking for a low latency capture solution to view my PC through the screen.
That is why I am looking for a low latency capture solution to view my PC through the screen.
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