If I get a 3D monitor for my mac mini, will it turn the graphic to 3D?

Can any one help me that what If I get a 3D monitor for my mac mini, will it turn the graphic to 3D?
or I need a 3d Processor for my mac mini?

Not sure what you mean, but I truly think it requires far more than just a 3-D Monitor.

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