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Cape Dave said:
Darn, if that had PCIe SSD I would buy it. Assuming it is as quiet as the mac mini! Nice find. That has some serious power.
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yea the reviews ive seen on youtube that ive seen say its very quiet. you really have to love the actual size of it because by the time you add a hard drive and memory you could build a similar pc for cheaper. Its the form factor that I love not so much the cost. I loath big heavy pc cases.

There are no small form factors that I know of that have pci express based ssd.
 
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Acorn said:
yea the reviews ive seen on youtube that ive seen say its very quiet. you really have to love the actual size of it because by the time you add a hard drive and memory you could build a similar pc for cheaper. Its the form factor that I love not so much the cost. I loath big heavy pc cases.

There are no small form factors that I know of that have pci express based ssd.
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I hate big boxes too! There is one small form factor with PCIe SSD that I know of. The HP 600 G1 mini prodesk.
 
Acorn said:
Ive been eying this

quad core 3.2 ghz Core i7
Iris Pro 5200

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856173086&cm_re=zotec-_-56-173-086-_-Product
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How've you been finding the noise/efficiency? The main thing that's been putting me off the Brix Pro and Zotac ZBoxes are the complaints of them being very noisy as, due to their size, they only use blower type fans.

It's why I've now switched to considering a more modest CPU (the i7-4770T is still quad-core/eight-threads, 2.5ghz with 3.6ghz turbo and HD 4600 graphics) but in an Akasa Euler case; still a very compact system but with entirely passive cooling.
 
I might do hackintosh again. Now that I also have a real mac system (macbook air). I am not afraid if something craps out on a hackintosh as I will still be able to access my files etc, as oppose in the past where I only had a hackintosh (it was much riskier to put any data and then do an update as things could simply break and not work after a reboot).

Like most other people already complained, it is a real shame that Apple is not trying to appeal to enthusiasts etc. I bet that the market would be bigger than the mac pro market and yet somehow they do not go after it.

A $1499-1999 mac non-pro with top i7 desktops CPU, user upgradable memory and storage, and with 1-2 options for high end gaming card (SLI available on higher model) would be perfect in my opinion.
 
mlody said:
I might do hackintosh again. Now that I also have a real mac system (macbook air). I am not afraid if something craps out on a hackintosh as I will still be able to access my files etc, as oppose in the past where I only had a hackintosh (it was much riskier to put any data and then do an update as things could simply break and not work after a reboot).

Like most other people already complained, it is a real shame that Apple is not trying to appeal to enthusiasts etc. I bet that the market would be bigger than the mac pro market and yet somehow they do not go after it.

A $1499-1999 mac non-pro with top i7 desktops CPU, user upgradable memory and storage, and with 1-2 options for high end gaming card (SLI available on higher model) would be perfect in my opinion.
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I agree. I think they'd do well selling a much cheaper Mac that is bare and users must add in their own RAM, hard drive, and graphics card. Send OS X on a USB key for install and voila!

Doubt they will do it because the more you can upgrade, the longer your upgrade-cycle is. Money money.
 
mlody said:
Like most other people already complained, it is a real shame that Apple is not trying to appeal to enthusiasts etc. I bet that the market would be bigger than the mac pro market and yet somehow they do not go after it.

A $1499-1999 mac non-pro with top i7 desktops CPU, user upgradable memory and storage, and with 1-2 options for high end gaming card (SLI available on higher model) would be perfect in my opinion.
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Apple started by two guys in a garage. But today Apple seems to believe that people shouldn't tinker and experiment and get hands on knowledge.
 
haravikk said:
How've you been finding the noise/efficiency? The main thing that's been putting me off the Brix Pro and Zotac ZBoxes are the complaints of them being very noisy as, due to their size, they only use blower type fans.

It's why I've now switched to considering a more modest CPU (the i7-4770T is still quad-core/eight-threads, 2.5ghz with 3.6ghz turbo and HD 4600 graphics) but in an Akasa Euler case; still a very compact system but with entirely passive cooling.
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I dont have the machine yet but Ive read its not very loud and actually very tolerable.
 
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Am now using a fan-less NUC hackingtosh.

Don't use my old 2012 Mac mini anymore as the NUC is smaller, silent, uses less power, has better graphics. By installing OS X its perfect.

Apple are loosing the plot buy not updating the mini. I believe the ultra small computer is the future. The NUC is an abbreviation of 'Next Unit of Computing', not without reason. Apple are making a big mistake by not competing.

There are now many alternatives to the Mac Mini, the only problem is Windows which sucks in comparison to OS X. regarding reliability, integration and viruses.
 
haravikk said:
How've you been finding the noise/efficiency? The main thing that's been putting me off the Brix Pro and Zotac ZBoxes are the complaints of them being very noisy as, due to their size, they only use blower type fans.

It's why I've now switched to considering a more modest CPU (the i7-4770T is still quad-core/eight-threads, 2.5ghz with 3.6ghz turbo and HD 4600 graphics) but in an Akasa Euler case; still a very compact system but with entirely passive cooling.
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FYI Hackintosh parts list.

http://www.tonymacx86.com/437-building-customac-buyer-s-guide-july-2014.html

Maybe this will help.
 
jbarley said:
I don't understand, why could you not move to the next operating system with your 2009 mini 16 months ago?
My 2009 mini runs Mavericks like a champ.
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Actually, Mavericks wasn't out yet. Maybe I was just speculating that it wouldn't run it. Both my laptop and the Mini were getting a little old and I planned on replacing both of them, just not at the same time. Quad core i7 was a nice leap forward. I can't say waiting for a Haswell Mini would make me as happy as waiting to replace my laptop which at this point might wind up with a Broadwell chip and a 512 GB SSD. The financial hit for the Mini is a distant memory and I'm getting excited about my pending laptop purchase.
 
i ended up buying the top of the line macbook air 11". it didn't make sense to go w/ any other higher end model since the intel chips in the current lineup are outdated. i'll keep the air until next year when intel releases their next generation processors.
 
I am starting to consider either the ThinkCentre M73 Tiny or M93p Tiny. I like the fact that for those that still use optical media like I do the optional ODD is solidly connected.

The external power supply doesn't bother me, it has some jacks and ports on the front where they are easy to use, uses Haswell chips and Intel HD4600.

I won't be using it as a media center so no HDMI isn't a deal breaker.
 
I've been waiting, but might also give up.

I may give in and just get the:

2.6 GHz Quad Core i7
Fusion Drive
16 GB RAM (DIY)
 
grsc3p0 said:
Am now using a fan-less NUC hackingtosh.
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Which one did you get? There are a few fanless options and I am thinking about maybe getting the i5 version of this one:
http://www.logicsupply.eu/systems/nuc-computers/core-ml320/
But it would be nice to hear about someone's experiences with something similar.

Looking forward to getting my first electronic computer, as opposed to all the electromechanical ones I have owned over the years. I wish Apple would finish what they started when they got rid of the optical drive, to declare a war on moving parts and start offering some models without spinning disks and fans.
 
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