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CMP as slave to new Mac Mini over Ethernet - workable?
I’m considering a Mac Mini 3.2ghz 6 core as my main After Effects Mac and using my cMP as a render farm. I’m thinking of speccing the Mini with a 512gb SSD and using it as a boot/system drive and After Effects cache. I’m then thinking of attaching the Mini to the cMP via Ethernet and... -
Sustained Workload, FCPX Performance MacBook Pro 15" 2018
Hi everyone, I'm trying to decide between getting a base MacBook Pro 15 inch or an i9. However to make these kind of decisions I need to know how they perform under extended load not a geektest benchmark also I haven't seen many useful tests since apple issued the patch that got the thermal...- Rasta4i
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- 6 core egpu fcpx i9 processor mac mini macbook pro 15 2018
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Server Duty: cMP vs. Mac mini 2018
I've made no secret of my opinion about the (over)pricing on the new Mac mini in other threads, and my own (personal + consulting company) tally of Mac Pros is now up to 6 :D (1 x 2006, 1 x 2007, 1 x 2008, 2 x 2009 (4,1>5,1), 1 x 2010)...so clearly my thought process is always leaning toward the... -
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How viable a external SSD for all-time use as secondary storage (developer)
I have a iMac 2011 that need to be replaced. I'm a (solo) developer that work across all major platforms (ios, android, windows, linux, osx), and more critical , with many databases engines (sql server, postgresql, mysql, firebird, ...) and data processing for small bussiness in my country. So... -
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Best budget eGPU and monitor for Graphic Design?
Hey guys! I am a graphic designer (mostly basic Adobe CC programs like PS, Illustrator, Indesign, and I'll dabble in the others). I was looking to replace my iMac with the newer iMac that was totally going to come out at this last October event. Obviously this didn't happen. I badly need a new... -
Trade MacBook Pro (Mid-2017/15.4") for 2018 Mac Mini?
I've been going through my head a scenario: - Trade my current MacBook Pro to a new Mac Mini While this may seem crazy to some, I have some reasoning about it, that'd I'd like to hear others thoughts on. First, as for the whole laptop thing, well... in my particular case this MacBook spends... -
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New Mac mini Noise Considerations
I have a 2012 base Mac mini that I use for internet and email and in six years of use I have never heard any fan or other noise coming from this computer. I'm now going to purchase a new mini and I want it to be equally silent--everything else is of secondary importance. In configuring my new... -
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Mac Mini 2018 - daisy chaining question (for a newbie)
Apple mentioned briefly yesterday that multiple Mac Minis could be daisy chained together. I'm not clear on what exactly this means... does it mean that you can essentially create a 12 or 18 core setup acting like one computer, with 2-3x the RAM if you buy 2 or 3 of them? To clarify... I am in...- Shadow Puppets
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- daisy chaining mac mini
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- Forum: Mac mini
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mac mini 2018 Power consumption
Hi all, Apple hasn't updated their page on power consumption (yet). https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201897 One great thing about the mac mini 2014 was that it had very low idle consumption - which made it perfect for a small server setup. Can we already speculate what the power consumption... -
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Mac Mini 2018 - HDMI version 2.0 - Supports 4k but NO HDR?
So Apple just released the new Mac Mini. I want to run Plex Media Server on it. Additionally, I'd like to play movies from this same mac mini (with Plex media player) directly to my 4k UHD HDR TV (in HDR). The easy option would be via HDMI. At Apple's event earlier today they mentioned the new... -
Did you order anything today?
I ordered a new iPad Pro 10" 128GB in Space Grey. I used to have the 12.9 iPad Pro but found it too big. I already have a 15" Mac Book Pro 2018 TB so I don't need another big device to carry. I also want to use the iPad with my Mavic Pro 2... If it fits... Let me know what/if you ordered today...- ppdix
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- 2018 ipad pro mac book air mac mini
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- Forum: Community Discussion
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New Mac mini is the new Mac Pro
Apple showcased (in today's keynote) several instances of Mac minis being stacked for improved performance and intense workloads. What if this is the "modular Mac Pro" Apple promised 1.5 years ago? Maybe there's some neat software coming that enables Mac minis to be daisy chained together with...- jack_fungi
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- mac mini mac pro
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- Forum: Mac mini
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Mac Mini and display mirroring
Maybe a silly question but I ve read at some point the display mirroring beetween imacs and minis, for example, were disable recently - possibly due OSX or imac configuration specs. I see the new 6 core mini (at 1099) as a good upgrading option pairing with my 2012 27" imac screen. Does the...- thehighwaystar
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- mac mini mirroring
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- Forum: Mac mini
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Mac mini (2018) Intel UHD Graphics 630 :: Pros and Cons
Today's - Oct 2018 - Mac minis regardless of other tech specifications are all equipped with the Intel UHD Graphics 630. What do folks think about the Intel UHD Graphics 630 Graphics card choice... For basic home use? For byte and pixel crunching Pro users? -
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Recommendations for light video edditing
Hi all, I was really hoping for an iMac update today, but it was not to be. That said, what do you all think would be a good option for light (maybe occasionally mid) video editing? (the iMac pro is unfortunately out of my range) would the current iMac still be option? or should definitely I... -
New Mac Mini is out. Is (almost) everyone happy now?
At least they have Finally updated the darn thing! :) So, here's what it can do - Up to 6-Core. 4-core as minimal configuration. - Up to 64GB of Ram that you can upgrade yourself if you buy the base 8GB model. Not soldered to the Logicboard by Apple! - 2TB SSD - 4 Thunderbolt ports and 10Gb... -
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Options to replace TC & Mac mini plex server
Hey all, I'm looking to get a little advice on backup options after my TC then Mac Mini died. Background: I had a TC 2GB that I used as my router, but it failed. Rather than replace it with another TC (I felt EOL was coming for TC before they made the announcement), I decided to get an Eero...- amberlina202
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- mac mini plex time capsule
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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Mojave on Mac Mini Late 2012?
Hello, I was just considering about upgrading the software on my Mac Mini Late 2012 from High Sierra to MacOS Mojave. I have a few questions to ask, if anyone would be kind enough to reply then it would be really helpful. 1. Will my Mac run faster, smoother, and more efficient being on OS...- iAppleTom
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- compatibility faster mac mini mac mini late 2012 macos mojave mojave new news speed
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- Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
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Mail wont open!
Please help! Was using apple mail fine up until last night when I just went to open it and all that it does is bounce once then thats it. Ive tried looking online but cant seem to fix it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks- sladeyboy1
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- icon bounce mac mini mail
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- Forum: iOS Apps and Apple Arcade
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Mac Mini startup issues...
Been having trouble with my mini lately. It's ~6 years old and running High Sierra (I think — need to confirm when I get home). Lately when I try to wake it from sleep, it won't wake up. I have to restart the machine in safe mode and THEN restart it again to get it to boot correctly. After...
