Would I regret buying the Mac Mini M2 (8GB version)?
Apr 1, 2023 · For my needs, 8GB is an overkill. I decided to buy an M2 Mini with 8GB instead of a feel good configuration of 16GB. My M2 mini will easily run a couple of Safari tabs, several Microsoft Edge windows and tabs, Firefox, Mail, Calculator. Memory pressure usually stays in the 40% range, memory usage is 6GB out of 8GB.
M2 Mac Mini - USBC to DisplayPort - MacRumors Forums
Dec 23, 2023 · USB-C to DisplayPort Cable is specifically designed to connect the new release computers with USB-C, USB4, Thunderbolt 4, or Thunderbolt 3 to monitors with DisplayPort. www.cablematters.com. My 2018 mac mini and my dad's m2 mac mini are very picky about what cables. Lots of wake/sleep issues without a cable they like.
Mac Mini in late 2024: M2 Pro 16GB/512GB or wait for M4 Mac Mini
Sep 8, 2024 · So the equation is different. M2 versus M4 is not the same as M3 versus M4. Also, in comparing tiers of Apple products, it’s helpful to consider memory bandwidth. The M2 Pro (200 GB/s) has twice that of both M2/M3 (100). M4 has a nice bump to 120, so M4 Pro could be 240.
So how silent is the M2 Pro Mac Mini? - MacRumors Forums
Netherlands. Jan 25, 2023. #7. I have already returned my Mac mini M2 Pro because of the fan noise. Compared to my MacBook Pro 16" M1 Pro, which is completely dead silent, the fan of the mini I received was clearly audible when idle. Perhaps it was a Monday morning sample.
Need help choosing a monitor for my Mac Mini M2
Feb 8, 2024 · LG 34WL500-B 34" 21:9 UltraWide Full HD HDR10 IPS LED Monitor, Black. Monitor has 21:9 UltraWide Full HD resolution (2560x1080) Eligible for fast, easy control of essential monitor settings including picture, audio and Screen Split with just a few clicks of your mouse. www.amazon.com.
Monitor compatibility list for M2 Mac mini and M2 Pro Mac mini?
Jan 28, 2023 · Feb 20, 2023. #4. I have a 2023 Mac mini with M2 Pro (12-core CPU / 19-core GPU / 32 GB). That machine is connected to dual 24-inch LG UltraFine 4K Monitors (24MD4KLB-B), daisy chained with one direct connection to a single Thunderbolt 4 port (the displays are Thunderbolt 3). TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️ and JohnMaldaner.
Mac mini M2 Repair Help: Learn How to Fix It Yourself.
Mac mini M2 Repair. The M2 is Apple's second iteration of their System on a Chip for Mac, featuring integrated GPU, CPU, RAM, and other components for improved performance and efficiency. The base M2 in the Mac mini has an 8-core CPU with four high-efficiency cores, four high-performance cores, and an integrated GPU with 10 cores.
Mac Mini M2 or Mac Mini M2 Pro for music production
May 6, 2023. #2. I think the RAM ultimately will be more important for music production than the extra graphic power or even the cores. The standard m2 is plenty powerful, and if you had to choose the RAM is likely more useful. Something also to consider is the ports on the m2 Pro however, which gives you more options.
My experience (so far) with the base M2 Mac Mini as a software
Feb 6, 2023 · My experience (so far) with the base M2 Mac Mini as a software developer. Discussion. Full disclaimer: Mileage will definitely vary depending on what work you do! I was a bit nervous picking up the base M2 Mac Mini to replace my 2016 MBP for at-the-desk work (trying to avoid dropping $2500 on a newer MBP if I can, since my current one still ...
Does anyone have experience running LLMs on a Mac Mini M2 Pro?
Aug 19, 2023 · M1 = 60 GB/s. M2 = 100 GB/s. M2 pro = 200 GB/s. M2 max = 400 GB/s. M2 ultra = 800 GB/s. It should also be noted that ~1/3 of the ram is reserverd for the CPU, and programs running those models can take up to ~3GB of RAM. For example if you get a machine with 64 GB of RAM, and provided you don't run anything else GPU intensive, at most ~42GB can ...