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  1. Edgecrusherr

    Simple iMac G4 monitor build

    This is a re-post from Reddit, as I didn't like using their forum options (plus, I just wanted a good excuse to this this screen for a bit)... Anyone else think that the iMac G4 was the best looking desktop of all time? My iMac G4 20-in's PSU went about 2 years ago, just after I installed an...
  2. Badger.with.hat

    Is RAM usage equivalent between silicon and Intel macbooks?

    Do the new silicon Macbook Pros have RAM usage and performance rougly equivalent to their older Intel machines? If I were to copy over my same setup and workflow to an MX Max macbook, would I see it use less RAM across the board, or would the same basic resource demands extract an identical...
  3. L

    M3 Max Now or Wait for the M4 Max?

    I recently bought a 16" M3 Max Base Model (14 core CPU, 30 core GPU)... I was planning to upgrade from my M1 Max (10 core CPU, 32 core GPU) but I haven't opened the new computer yet as I've just been realizing that my current M1 Max is totally fine for my needs. I really didn't need to upgrade...
  4. TheRiddler1982

    Thermals on M2 Max worse compared to M1 Max?

    Hi all, I was using a M1 Max 10-core CPU 32-core GPU 32 GByte RAM 1 TByte model since its release back in 2021. As the RAM and storage have been my most limiting components (not performance!), I decided to upgrade to a refurbished M2 Max 12-core CPU 38-core GPU 96 GByte RAM 8 TByte model. As I...
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    Would the M3 Max 16 core depreciate faster than the cheaper 14 core version?

    Any idea if the top of the line Macbook Pro 16" unbinned M3 Max (16 core) would depreciate any faster than the binned 14 core version? Or would it be relatively the same depreciation? Just wondering as this affects my purchase decision. Ideally, I'd like to get something that depreciates...
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    Worth upgrading from a M1 Max (10 core CPU / 32 core GPU) to a M3 Max Base (14 core CPU / 30 core GPU)?

    I just bought a Macbook Pro M3 Max (Base with 14 CPU cores/30 core GPU cores). I'm upgrading from a M1 Max. I haven't gotten the computer yet but I'm wondering if I jumped the gun with upgrading my Macbook Pro when I really didn't need to... I'm curious what you guys think of my reasons for...
  7. S

    MacOS update issues

    Hello, I have been experiencing a peculiar issue with macOS updates for the past year. The auto-download feature for updates is enabled on my MacBook Pro. As soon as the updates are downloaded, I receive a prompt to restart the system. However, upon restarting, my Mac goes into a loop and lands...
  8. M

    M1 Max or m2 pro

    I want to buy Mac for video editing and after effect.i have this two options. I want to know which is the best. 16inch M1 Max 32g ram 1tb and 16inch M2 pro 16g ram 1tb.
  9. C

    Used M1 Max vs New M3 Pro?

    Hello all, and thanks for taking the time to read my first thread. I am currently looking for a new MacBook Pro, and would like some input on my options. I pre-ordered the new 16in M3 PRO MBP with 18GB of RAM, 512GB SSD in black ($2500, top of my budget), but just saw a post on marketplace for...
  10. B

    Maxed out M1/2 Max 14” users - battery life/noise?

    Can anyone with a 14” mbp with a fully maxed out M1/2 MAX Chip + fully maxed out RAM comment on battery life/fan noise? Curious what the actual experience is for people with a fully souped up 14”. How bad is your battery life? Do you deal with a lot of fan noise? Issues even in a low/medium...
  11. L

    How Often Should You Upgrade Your Macbook Pro to Maximize Re-Sale Value and Out of Pocket Expenses? (M1 Max to M3 Max Worth It?)

    I'm considering selling my M1 Max to upgrade to the new M3 Max. What do you guys think is the OPTIMAL Macbook Pro upgrade schedule that maximizes re-sale value of your old mac and decreases out of pocket costs when buying a new Macbook? Do you feel it's most cost-effective to upgrade every...
  12. Notafan1

    Should I go from a 16" M2 Pro to a 16" M1 Max

    Hello! I currently have a 16" M2 Pro (with 16gb of ram + 512GB of storage). I work in the architectural visualization industry and use programs such as Sketchup, Rhino, and other CAD programs consistently. I have the option to trade my current M2 Pro MacBook for a 16" M1 Max with the...
  13. TinyMito

    MacBook Pro 14 M1 Pro/Max/Ultra no HDMI 2.1 but...

    I like to ask and discuss where on the MacBook Pro M1 series are limited to HDMI 2.0. I am quite puzzled by the fact that this is not an M1 CPU/GPU bandwidth limitation? My MacBook Pro M1 Pro is capable of running 4K at 120Hz/144Hz(DSC) with the following setup: - USB-C to USB-C Monitor Alt-DP...
  14. TinyMito

    Resolved Help/Idea - MBP M1 Pro/Max No Display Output in HDMI with Clamshell mode

    I wonder if anyone experience the same issue with MacBook Pro 14/16 with M1 Pro/Max chip; if you only plug in HDMI cable to your monitor and a mouse via USB. Close the MacBook Pro lid down into clamshell mode. The display will never wake up, as if the computer is just sleeping. No matter what I...
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    M1 MAX or M2 MAX? Need an advice.

    Hi guys! I don't know what to do. I found a really great bargain on a lightly used Macbook M1 MAX 64 GB 10 CPU 32 GPU - 5 battery cycles, used a couple of times. I use the laptop mainly for editing 4K videos. Today the M2 MAX came out. Let me recalculate for you how the prices look like in...
  16. meboy

    M2 Macbook Air connected to 4k Monitor Multitasking = Deaths Door

    Was thinking about getting a Mac Studio with M1 Max but concerned about speed. It's already been almost a year and Intel's 13th Gen are looking like a way better value prop. Thought I should at least hook up my M2 Macbook Air to a 4k monitor and open all my usual multitasking stuff to see how...
  17. S

    Macbook M1 MAX or wait for M2 MAX?

    Hi guys! I currently own a Macbook Pro M1 Pro 10 CPU 16 GPU and 16 GB RAM. I'm a filmmaker/video editor and as until a while this 16 GB ram was okay now I'm experiencing a slowdown, if I give a lot of effects it just lags and slows down my work, it just pisses me off because I don't have smooth...
  18. JirkaCink

    Mac Studio M1 Max 24gpu vs 32gpu

    Hello, I am planning to buy Mac Studio with M1 Max chip, but I don't know if I should choose Apple M1 Max Chip with 10-core CPU, 24-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine or Apple M1 Max Chip with 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine. I would like to ask if there is a big difference in...
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    LG 27GL850 external monitor flickering on 144 Hertz

    I'm trying to use my new 16-inch M1 Max MacBook Pro on macOS Ventura 13.0 with my LG 27GL850 that I bought in 2020. When I set the refresh rate to 144 Hertz, the display flickers to black rapidly. The monitor only stops exhibiting this issue when I set it to a lower refresh rate like 120 Hertz...
  20. O

    24 vs 32 cores M1 Max MBP?

    Hi all, Can I ask you a question about GPU requirements? 24 vs 32 cores for Macbook Pro M1 Max 64GB 2TB model. Short: am I missing anything with 24 GPU cores vs 32 for this type of work? - Lightroom classic - Photoshop using many (200+) layers, hence the 64GB RAM, also for future proofing -...