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  1. bil23

    Upgrading from Macbook Pro M3 Max to M4 Max

    Could someone provide some guidance on whether it is advisable to upgrade my MacBook Pro M3 Max to the M4 Max or wait for a further year or two? Are the significant improvements substantial? Also, can someone share insights into the overall experience of the new nano texture display?
  2. emraha06

    M3 Pro Max owners MS Word freeze

    Do you suffer from lag and freeze while working with office word?
  3. D

    HELP! What is causing this HORRIBLE performance?

    I don't get it, which is the offending app in Activity Monitor that is causing this? Macbook M3Max 128GB with updated Sonoma connected to an external 1080p widescreen monitor. Screen Recording SUPER LAGGY
    • dummydecoy
    • Thread
    • bug help lag m3 max macos
    • Replies: 74
    • Forum: macOS
  4. 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...
    • lionfleet
    • Thread
    • 16" m1 max m3 max m4 max macbook pro macbook pro m4
    • Replies: 51
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  5. MarckyG

    Recommended to get bigger SSD when choosing more RAM? / Hibernate on Mac

    Hey all, I'm curious how hibernate works on the MacBook Pros... I'm used to Windows reserving the amount of RAM in Gigabytes on the SSD, so that it can copy the content from the RAM to the SSD when hibernating. How does that work on the MacBook Pros / in MacOs? I'm about to buy a MacBook Pro...
  6. J

    Advice needed please - which MBP?

    Hi, i'm currently looking at replacing my archaic 2013 iMac with a Studio Display and one of the following two MBPs: - Apple MacBook Pro, Apple M3 Max Chip 14-Core CPU, 30-Core GPU, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 14 Inch | £2,939.98 - Apple MacBook Pro, Apple M3 Pro Chip 12-Core CPU, 18-Core GPU, 36GB...
  7. djbuddha

    Weird Wifi Issue - M3 Max 16” MacBook Pro

    I’m completely stumped by this. At home I have a mesh network (ASUS AIMesh) - every other device connects correctly (Wifi 6) Here’s the weirdness. In January I grabbed a completely maxed out 16” MacBook Pro. It’s amazing, but the Wi-Fi isn’t performing right at all. My internet connection...
  8. Z

    Deciding Between the M3 Pro and M3 Max

    Hello everyone, I'm considering purchasing a MacBook Pro for my needs in front-end web development. I plan to use it for running Windows 11 virtual machines to test website compatibility and, occasionally, to run software that's not available on macOS. Additionally, I'll be using it extensively...
  9. S

    Max M3 Extended display via USB C hub

    Just wanted to share in the hope no one else has to waste so much time. It turns out it's one display per port on the mac. Not like with windows where you can use a hub and connect multiple display to the hub. If you do this with a mac you will just end up with an extended display that is...
  10. Q

    M3 Max 16" 14 core CPU 30 core GPU Storage/Lifespan

    Hi, I'm looking to get a new Mac and am having some trouble with specs; for context I am coming from a late 2015 MacBook Air (questionable functionality) so anything at this point is a major upgrade. I know this machine is definitely overpowered for what I require but I am looking at it because...
  11. W

    14“ M3 Pro or 14“ M3 (binned) Max for music production?

    Hey there! I’m a music producer who is using Ableton and I like to finally buy a new machine since my old MBP is very old. Coming from an old MBP from 2009 I know that the M3 will be a massive upgrade for me! But as you can see I‘m not the person who buys a new MBP every 2 years. So I‘m torn...
    • wubbdie
    • Thread
    • fan noise m3 max m3 pro music production
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  12. F

    Excessive heating and fans on M3 Max 14" Pro with Xcode

    I recently purchased an M3 Max 14" Pro with 36GB ram, 2TB storage and I'm experiencing excessive heating and fan activity just running a simple Xcode project on the M3 Max. On iStatistico Pro, CPU cores 1-7 are showing around 180-200+ F temperatures and fans over 6k rpm within a minute of...
  13. FrankySavvy

    M3 Max 14/30 vs 16/40 for Gaming with Benchmarks

    I side by side tested a 16" M3 Max with the 14/30 36gb Ram (Silver) and 16" M3 Max with 16/40 48gb Ram (Space Black). This was specifically for gaming. I have to say there wasn't much of a difference in my testing with the benchmarks and games I had at my disposal. The 3D Mark Wildlife Extreme...
  14. L

    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...
  15. jumpcutking

    Upgraded from M1 to M3 Max - any recommendations on best settings and apps?

    Long live the Touch Bar… Afterward, I had a good wine with some cheese regarding the pitfall of Apple’s creativity in the design of laptops. It looks like every other professional laptop now :( But the screen is absolutely gorgeous. It makes the monitor I have next to it look so bad… I just...
    • jumpcutking
    • Thread
    • 13' m1 apple silicon m1 mbp m3 max recommendations
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  16. macduke

    M3 Max 14" MBP First Impressions

    First, my order: 14" Space Black MBP M3 Max 16/40 64GB 2TB For reference, I'm coming from a 16" MBP Intel i9 2.3GHz Radeon 5300 32GB 2TB and iMac 27" 5K Intel i9 3.6GHz Vega 48 64GB 2TB. I work from home, multitask pretty heavily, and this is replacing both devices. I have a couple 4K displays...
    • macduke
    • Thread
    • first impressions late 2023 m3 max macbook pro macbook pro 14" macbook pro m3 max review
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  17. macduke

    M3 Max Low-Power Mode is INSANE

    I've seen a lot of people on here talking about returning the M3 Max or going with the M3 Pro over the M3 Max because they want improved battery life or quieter fans. If that is the only thing holding you back—don't do it. What if I told you that you could have the best of both worlds? I was...
    • macduke
    • Thread
    • battery fan fan noise increase battery life low power mode low-power lower fan noise lower temperature m3 max temperature
    • Replies: 105
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  18. B

    M3 Max MBP - buzzing sound from Neural Engine using Topaz?

    When using any Topaz AI photo apps, if I adjust any sliders I can hear the MacBook Pro emit a faint sound. It's almost like hearing the Neural engine processing. It's quiet, but noticeable. Does this happen on other Apple Silicone macs? I would really appreciate if someone could check their...
  19. L

    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...
    • lionfleet
    • Thread
    • m1 max m3 max macbook pro 16" macbook pro 16" 2021 macbook pro 16" 2023
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  20. T

    M3 Max - Benchmarks / Puget / Davinci Resolve

    Hello I'm looking for some benchmark results comparing the 16" M3 Max 14-CPU / 30-GPU vs 16-CPU / 40-GPU models with regards to the Davinci Resolve benchmark test by Puget Bench. Are there any owners of either of the above machines who could kindly run this test and report the results? Puget...
    • troy_e
    • Thread
    • benchmark da vinci resolve m3 max
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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