Imac second monitor compatibility

Hey, Im thinking of adding a HD monitor to my computer,
How can i tell if my computer is able to do that?
And if it was able to, how would i do it?

Hi Felix,
JaimieV is right on.
Check the included list of cables that come with that monitor, many only come with a lower resolution analog VGA cable.
Your best option with that monitor is to use a Apple Mini-DVD to DVI adapter.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9321G/B
and then buy a DVI cable if one is not supplied with the monitor.
http://www.optimization-world.com/products/catid/3.html
Dennis

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