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  1. David1986H

    Do you stress test your new MacBook's CPU and GPU to heat up the thermal paste and to make sure everything is ok?

    Every Mac I get I always do a stress test for like 30 minutes, let it cool down over night and do it again the next day. Then after that I use the Mac as normal. Not only to make sure everything is ok with the chip but also to see what the temps are like etc. In terms of thermal paste there's...
  2. G

    Seeking Advice: MacBook 14" M1 Pro Slow Charging Issue with 96W Charger

    Hi everyone, I'm facing a challenging issue with my MacBook 14" M1 Pro and could really use some insights or similar experiences from the community here. After a motherboard replacement and updating to the latest Sonoma, my MacBook Pro M1Pro is charging unusually slowly. It's taking about...
  3. F

    Help with new macbook pro specs

    Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could advise me on something. I currently have a 2019 Mac Pro that I'm thinking of selling and swapping for a 16-inch MacBook Pro. The Mac Pro specs are the following: - 3.2GHz 16-core Intel Xeon W processor, Turbo Boost up to 4.4GHZ - 32GB (4x8GB) of...
    • filipe_oliv
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    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  4. ljamal74

    macOS Macbook pro A1502 hebernation mode exit need solution

    Hello everyone, I have this macbook pro : Apple MacBook Pro A1502 Mid 2014 Main-Board : 820-3476-A Serial n° : C02NF2AJG3QT EMC2875 which had a Sierra High OS, after formatting it under Windows 10 it became very slow, I decided to return it as before, the formatting went well but the...
    • ljamal74
    • Thread
    • a1502 820-3476 bios corrupted bios dump emc2875 hebernation mode macbook a1502 macbook pro macbook pro model a1502
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Apple Programming
  5. JamesR106

    M3 Max with 14-core CPU/30-core GPU with 96GB of RAM, or 16-core CPU/40-core GPU with 64GB of RAM?

    I'm a professional photographer, guidebook writer and video editor looking at finally upgrading my MacBook Pro. Currently torn between the: M3 Max with 14-core CPU/30-core GPU with 96GB of RAM, or 16-core CPU/40-core GPU with 64GB of RAM? The price difference between these two configurations...
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    14'' M3 Max new owners - fan noise?

    Anyone with a maxed out 14" M3 Max have any insight on fan noise? I've seen some reviews that show the fans kick up, but seems they were all testing doing heavy loads, sometimes with high performance mode enabled. Was curious for more low/medium loads/normal power mode, how has the fan noise...
    • Badfish12
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    • 14" macbook pro fan noise m3 max macbook pro
    • Replies: 109
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  7. kht410

    Space Black MacBook Pro and Black iPhone colour comparison?

    Just out of curiosity, can anyone take a photo of their Space Black MacBook Pro and iPhone 15/Pro in Black side by side for comparison? Thanks!
    • kht410
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  8. S

    Which Magsafe for mid 2012 15" Macbook Pro?

    Hi guys, my charger just blew out today. Am looking for a replacement but am confused as to which magsafe is the on that's really suitable for my Macbook. In this Apple article, it says it's the 85W L style silver connector (which is the one I had but I bought my Macbook second hand so wouldn't...
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    base m3 max with 96gb ram vs 16c CPU m3 max with 64gb ram

    I've been waiting long to move from intel to apple silicon: I skipped m2 because it was not a substantial improvement over m1 m3: Similar price to m3 pro with 16gb ram m3 pro: no significant improvement over m2 m3 max: only chip with substantial improvement over m2 max I need more ram for...
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    Seeking Advice: M3 Max 14/30/36/2TB vs 16/40/48/1TB for High Multitasking and Future-Proofing Needs

    Hey everyone, I dabble in 3D SketchUp and Photoshop (handling 50mpix files) about 10% of my time, while the majority (90%) is spent on high multitasking activities through external monitors. This includes juggling 20-30 Chrome tabs, working with multiple Excel sheets, Google Drive, Docs, Word...
  11. David1986H

    Space Black or Silver MacBook Pro? (Pro and Max chips only.)

    Who ever has brought a new MBP which colour did you go for and why? I personally went with the classic silver again as any dust and so on will show up more, plus the coating is only on the lid and not the inside.
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    Benchmarks of power consumption for different SSD sizes? 4TB vs 8TB

    Is anyone aware of any benchmarks/stats on the specific wattage for the different SSD configurations on silicon MBPs? Would like to know the power usage numbers comparing 1TB -> 2TB -> 4TB -> 8TB Would also be great to know if there are any stats on battery life per configuration.
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    M2 MBP vs M3 Question

    Hi all, Less than two months ago I purchased a brand new fully loaded 16” MBP with 4TB of storage. I just saw the news of the new M3 and I’m kicking myself. Essentially, my new MBP has been sitting on my desk unused for the time being due to my work schedule. Just wondering, what do you guys...
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    Screen protector for my new Macbook Pro?

    I just ordered a Macbook Pro M3Pro 16" and I am wondering if I should put a tempered-glass screen protector on. I know that many people recommend not to do it because it may damage the anti-reflective coating of the XDR display. Has anybody had any experience with that? I have had a...
  15. David1986H

    UK M3/M3 Pro/M3 Max 14"/16" MacBook Pro Orders and Despatched Thread

    Just ordered my 16/40, 48GB ram M3 Max 16" MBP custom built. Anyone else brought an M3 MBP? Feel free to post your specs, order status and we can try tracking the flights again :)
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    I am wondering how great the M3 will be when compared to the 4090 chipset

    I keep hearing the M2 pro max lost to the 4090 RTX (just a few benchmarks only). I am sure the M3 will be good
  17. 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...
  18. macduke

    Why Apple lost my sale on new MacBook Pros tonight

    That's essentially how my chat sales support went down this evening. What a pile of crap. Add this to other frustrations: 8 core, 11 core, 12 core, 14 core, or 16 core CPU? 10 core, 14 core, 18 core, 30 core, or 40 core GPU? 8GB, 16GB, 18GB, 24GB, 36GB, 48GB, 64GB, 96GB, or 128GB RAM? And you...
    • macduke
    • Thread
    • 12 month financing apple store gift card m3 chip m3 max m3 pro macbook pro purchasing trade-in
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  19. Tom86

    Chrome always crashing when I use html input fields such as textarea's since I changed my battery

    Hi all. I have a very unusual problem with my MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014). After I decided to buy and install a new battery for it from BatteryExpert.com.au, my chrome browser crashes ever time I am tying in a text area of chrome (such as the one Im typing in right now) unless I...
  20. MakaniKai

    Kernel Panic When Waking MacBook Pro M2 From Sleep

    I am having a problem with my MacBook having crashed sometimes when I wake it up from sleep. I am running an M2 Max MacBook Pro 14" on Sonoma in clamshell mode, connected to a CalDigit TS4 dock, which feeds my Samsung CJ791 monitor via DisplayPort 1.4. I have tried another monitor using HDMI...
    • MakaniKai
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    • caldigit ts4 clamshell mode crash kernel panic macbook pro sonoma
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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