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[2020] Mac Mini with M1 Discussion Thread
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entiti77
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 May 15 2021, 04:22 AM
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QUOTE(toytoy @ Feb 24 2021, 06:04 PM) Hi All, i just gotten M1 Mini last month. Paired it with Dell S2721QS. Bought an el cheapo USB-C to DP cable which stated to work at 4K@60Hz but the display signal keep turning on and off every other second. May I know which cable is recommended or is it better to buy a USB-C to DP dongle and pair it with DP-DP cable? I have the same problem with Dell monitor when using UsbC - DP cable. Have you found the solution? |
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entiti77
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May 15 2021, 03:18 PM
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QUOTE(carpathia @ May 15 2021, 01:01 PM) i paid for a more expensive usb c - DP cable also but my issue is no signal during bootup. need to unplug and plug a few times. other than that, no problem with suddenly loss of signal. You are right, i have the same issue. My scenario is even worse, the screen doesnt come out at all even if I plug/unplug the Usb C port. I have no idea what to do, only HDMI-HDMI cable works for me but I have to use min two monitors. Meanwhile my Mac Mini Intel version doesnt have any problem at all using same USB C - DP cables and same monitors. |
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May 15 2021, 09:11 PM
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QUOTE(toytoy @ May 15 2021, 08:07 PM) From the other forums it seems like cable problem. I reported the problem to seller and he refunded. So now I m using HDMI to the DELL as my primary display and DP cable to another 1080p monitor as secondary display. I believe the solution is to buy a proper cable. Would you please clarify if you are using USB C - DP and USB C - HDMI or USB C - DP and HDMI - HDMI? To the best of my knowledge Mac Mini M1 has issue to use both USB C as monitors' output, unless we use docking station which can connect up to 6 monitors if i am not mistaken. Currently i am using USB C - DP and HDMI - HDMI and they are working fine but I may need third monitor. |
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May 17 2021, 07:13 PM
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Ok I have another problem...my Chrome crashed after 40-50min using it and it happened twice (yesterday and today). If you guys happened to experience the same issue, let me know how to solve it.
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May 17 2021, 08:33 PM
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QUOTE(carpathia @ May 17 2021, 07:55 PM) Yours is 8 or 16gb ? what plugin do you have Mine is 16 G. I installed Dark Reader, Secure Shell and Super Easy Auto Refresh on Mac Mini Intel. After moving to Mac Mini M1 and sync'ed the Chrome, the Super Easy Auto Refresh had gone and I installed Easy Auto Refresh. |
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May 20 2021, 01:09 PM
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QUOTE(kwh01 @ May 20 2021, 12:23 PM) I am thinking to get 1 Mac Mini 16GB model, I am new to apple ecosystem, I wanted to replaced to my windows PC, I have existing keyboard/mouse and monitor. Question: 1) I wondering if Mac Mini compatible with the wireless non-mac keyboard/mouse that I have already owned, do you have any idea about this? 2) Since Mac Mini has HDMI port, I don't think we will have issue on plugging the hdmi port to my Philip 24" monitor right? 1) i am using logitech keyboard and mouse, have no issue at all 2) i bet it should be no issue as well, the hdmi port on apple product is applicable to all hdmi monitors |
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May 20 2021, 09:13 PM
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QUOTE(kwh01 @ May 20 2021, 07:44 PM) Cool, thanks alot for the confirmation. One last question, do you guys use any dongle to expand more slot for the USB-A or lighting port ? If yes, any recommended brand ? Do you mean an adapter? I am using Ugreen USB 3.1 Type C to 4 ports USB 3.0 that can be connected to mic and webcam and usb storage. Price RM30 on Lazada/Shoppee. If you need more ports to extend, you may wany to buy a docking station which is a bit expensive. |
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May 20 2021, 10:20 PM
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QUOTE(kwh01 @ May 20 2021, 09:45 PM) Oh yes, do you have the shopee link to share? I dont know why the price hiked up double. You can search for better price on Shopee/Lazada. |
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May 22 2021, 09:47 PM
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I am thinking to buy an UPS as well, what you guys are using? I am planning to buy APC 1400, what do you guys think? I am not very familiar with UPS things but I think it is very important.
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May 27 2021, 05:34 PM
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QUOTE(woodentiger86 @ May 25 2021, 05:21 PM) Just bought the 8/512 this afternoon. Planning to pair with Xiaomi 34" curved monitor via HDMI. Bought the Magic Keyboard also since I had RM50 off at Machines so it was either that or the Magic Mouse... Will probably reuse an existing mouse to see how it goes since it's my first MacOs product in a very long time. The last time I was exposed to an Apple PC was many years ago and I wasn't used to the commands etc. Bought a USB-C hub also for use and shall report back on how it turns out. Thanks a lot for the advice and tips too. I finally managed to finish reading the whole thread from Page 1 and added a lot of things to my basket too, like the MX Master 3 and etc.  I am currently using MI 34" curved monitor. I do not recommend if you purposely gonna use it for office work especially readings, for gaming should be okay. You will find the letters are too small or too big compare to 32" curved no matter how you adjust the scale. Go for 32" no regret. |
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