# 2010 27" iMac as monitor for new Mac Mini?

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**Category:** Hardware\
**Created:** [April 9, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/2010-27-imac-as-monitor-for-new-mac-mini/6419 "2020-04-09T21:41:50Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/2010-27-imac-as-monitor-for-new-mac-mini/6419/1 "2020-04-09T21:41:51Z")

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I have a 2010 iMac that I don’t necessarily want to pitch, but I can’t update the OS due to age. I was thinking of getting a low end Mac Mini as a semi-replacement.

1. Do you think it would be worth it to connect it to the iMac using to Target Display Mode? I only do normal things on the computer - no need for fancy graphics.
2. Is the best way to connect using Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderblot 2 converter?
3. Other suggestions to keep the old lady iMac?