If you have a 4K monitor, that is. Not if you have a 5K monitor.Don't give up! Actually native 4k resolution requires the least processing.
More memory definitely helps!
If you have a 4K monitor, that is. Not if you have a 5K monitor.Don't give up! Actually native 4k resolution requires the least processing.
More memory definitely helps!
Native (not even the 2x retina stuff) definitely requires the least GPU processing. It does however require extra eyeball processing (commonly called squinting) for the vast majority of people.Actually native 4k resolution requires the least processing.
Unless you get a 32(+)"Native (not even the 2x retina stuff) definitely requires the least GPU processing. It does however require extra eyeball processing (commonly called squinting) for the vast majority of people.
I've never purchased from Newegg, so I'm of no help there. BTW, the original builds were HDMI 1.4. What bothers me about Dell is the runaround they make resellers go through with RMAs - in contrast, around a year ago I RMA'ed several P2715Q units that were A00 builds as they seemed a bit sluggish compared to the newer units, and Dell had replacement panels plus new cabling on my front door in under 48 hours in boxes that had free return shipping labels and UPS even picked up the boxes.I wonder about Newegg. The P2415Q was $299 last night and I almost pulled the trigger (price jumped back up today), but I was afraid of getting a HDMI 1.3 version that I'd then be stuck with a restocking fee if I wanted to return it.
Just to add to this point: If you don't do an integer multiple of the native resolution, than MacOS starts with a screen DOUBLE the size (always greater than the native resolution) and scales it down to native resolution to reduce blurriness - that's a 4x performance hit for a lower resolution - meaning it takes more work than viewing a 5K display. With the LG 5K, the key is to NOT shoot for 4K or 1920 but for a clean multiple of its resolution - namely, 2,560 x 1,440. If this isn't available via the default scaling options, you could try using something like QuickResX.
But the 2018 Mac Mini is designed to need an eGPU - its integrated GPU is even lower end than the lowest end 13" Macbook Pro. But I'd be amazed if it couldn't do 2,560 x 1,440 well.
The UHD 630 is slightly better than the Iris 6100 in the MBP 13", which did OK with 4k external as long as you stuck to 2x (1920x1080) or 1x (3840x2160), with the former being absolutely fine and the latter having some minor UI glitches.*I know. You’re preaching to the choir here.
Although I’m confident that the integrated GPU can handle even high resolutions just fine as long as they use integer-based scaling.
The Mini is also far easier to open and repair, which should give it an edge over the iMac in such a case.
have you tried a USB-C to DP cable?
I've had to replace storage drives in just about every system I've owned - Windows, Linux, and Mac. But that's all spinners - never had to replace an SSD. How often do current-technology SSD fail, particularly after the first year (end of Apple Care)?
I bought one of the $299 NewEgg ones earlier this week. It arrived quickly and was definitely a modern HDMI 2.0 one. The last HDMI 1.4 model was manufactured in early 2016, so the chances of getting one now are pretty low.I wonder about Newegg. The P2415Q was $299 last night and I almost pulled the trigger (price jumped back up today), but I was afraid of getting a HDMI 1.3 version that I'd then be stuck with a restocking fee if I wanted to return it.
I have one P2415Q plugged in with HDMI and one with Displayport. They both wake from display sleep (mini is not sleeping) pretty quickly. The DP one might be 1-2s and the HDMI 2-3s.No, because I don't have one. It would be worth the $15 or so to get one if it solved the problem. Anyone with experience?
I feel your frustration, and am in the same boat...
Considering:
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Mac Pro 2019 (base, most probably) -> Can we reasonably estimate the cost of entry here?
I bought my last iMac with ssd specifically for reliability (and speed) to avoid opening it up for that. My 2010 mini has had an ssd for a while. I recently scanned it with DriveDX and the years older (1st gen crucial) ssd is in much better shape than the WD spinner on the outside.And I've opened my 2017 iMac and replaced the spinning drive with an SSD, and it wasn't that hard, btw. To not have that option with the Mini really makes me pause.
I bought my last iMac with ssd specifically for reliability (and speed) to avoid opening it up for that. My 2010 mini has had an ssd for a while. I recently scanned it with DriveDX and the years older (1st gen crucial) ssd is in much better shape than the WD spinner on the outside.
The risk is not zero but it’s lower than the risk of obsolescence. And I say that as a dude rock’n an 8 year old mini.
Based on Apple's price increases the Mac Pro will start at $3,499-
Right. I just like to have the option, as the years pass and SSD's get much much cheaper, to replace the internal SSD with something much bigger down the road. So again, not having that option makes it quite a bit less appealing to me.
I’d not be surprised if we’re looking at $5000 for an already very beefy base configuration.
Would getting a 4K screen that is 32 inches avoid this problem? Or still have a lag? I was thinking of getting a Mac mini with a 32 inch 4K LG screen...is it worth it or is the GPU a problem for this combo?
Thanks for the report. This sounds very promising. Oddly, some users are still reporting lag when using scaled resolutions with 16GB.I have two LG 27UD58P-B 27" 4K displays both connected via HDMI 2.0, and both running at 60Hz. I'm using scaled resolutions on both displays and not noticing any lag in the Mojave UI.
I'm amazed how quiet this new machine is, its quieter than 2011 mac mini its replacing. But I've only had it a couple hours.
Thanks for the report. This sounds very promising. Oddly, some users are still reporting lag when using scaled resolutions with 16GB.
I will also be replacing a 2011 mini!
What GUI elements specifically are people experiencing lag with? I've been reading the various threads as I was concerned while my mac mini was in transit.. but I didn't really see any specifics about what GUI elements were slow.
I've tried scrolling in Safari, dragging windows around and between displays. Opening apps, I even tried launchpad and some other animation-y stuff. My normal stuff seems fine.
The 2011 was a great mac mini - I have drives in both bays, upgraded one to an SSD, upgraded RAM. Not thrilled about soldered on storage
I bought one of the $299 NewEgg ones earlier this week. It arrived quickly and was definitely a modern HDMI 2.0 one. The last HDMI 1.4 model was manufactured in early 2016, so the chances of getting one now are pretty low.
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I have one P2415Q plugged in with HDMI and one with Displayport. They both wake from display sleep (mini is not sleeping) pretty quickly. The DP one might be 1-2s and the HDMI 2-3s.