Video card for LG 34UM94-P with resolution 3440x1440

My late 2012 Mac mini has Intel Graphic HD 4000 which has max resolution 2560x1440. I ordered the ultra wide 34" LG monitor which has native resolution of 3440x1440. Since the mini's video card cannot be upgraded. I wonder if I can find a standalone video card adaptor to use between the min and LG if its cost is reasonable. Thanks.

Well, just found out this. The specs look fine, but it does not have Mac support. Driver will be an issue.
StarTech USB32DP4K USB 3.0 to 4K DisplayPort External Multi Monitor Video Graphics Adapter
Maximum Resolution: 3840 x 2160 Host Interface: USB 3.0 DisplayPort: Yes Number of DisplayPort Outputs: 1 System Requirements: Operating System(s): Windows 8/8.1 (32/64bit) Windows 7 (32/64)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812400600&cm_re=External_V ideo_Display_Adapter-_-12-400-600-_-Product

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