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This post has been edited by toytoy: Feb 14 2021, 06:06 AM

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?

Hi I have 2 monitors. Planning to plug the Dell 4k monitor using DP as it performs better with VRR (Freesync or something similar).
I m using HDMI for another monitor now

Mind to share the brand? I am also using RM30+ cable from Shopee. But it didn't work for 4K. 1080p no problem.

The iMac M1 with 8core CPU and 8 Core GPU with 16GB of RAM + Magic Keyboard with Touch ID costs RM6819 student price.

Mac Mini M1 with 8 Core CPU and 8 Core GPU with 16GB or RAM costs RM3599 + Magic Keyboard with Touch ID say estimate RM500 also around RM4100.
That leaves us RM2719 to buy a pretty decent monitor which can plug in multiple sources instead of tied to iMac only.

It depends on your needs. I think Mini is more flexible but 4.5K XDR display is very very nice

Yes correct, but you lose some flexibility. Depends on each own needs. Some people might wan to go for better or better display but with iMac they are tied to 24".
really depends on the use case. but the new colours are damn nice...

Yaya i also replaced my Windows Laptop with Mini M1 for light editing and daily use.
Initially wanted to wait for M1X chips on iMac. But now was glad I didn't wait. hehe

Ya I also cannot live without windows. Currently still using my old laptop. Parallels with Windows 10 Arm version is working quite well already with the latest update.
Now hopefully major windows apps can support ARM ASAP.

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.

Im using usb c - dp for 1080p Monitor. The same cable cannot use on 4K monitor.
4K is connected Using HDMI to HDMI.

Theoretically should work, but need to get one from reputable brand I think. but it will be better to get a good cable or better still get a dock.

No problem at all. I've also just replaced my windows laptop with Mac mini M1. Using existing KB and Mouse. You just need to get used to the keys which are different from Mac. The Ctrl, Win, Alt key function differently. you can assign it however you want though.

Monitor can plug into HDMI no problem.

Get 16GB with 256GB SSD enough. Save money buy external SSD to add storage. I would say the latest MacOS is very easy to use compared to long time ago. That time really not used to it. Now it is like a more advanced iPhone. lol. For everyday use sure no problem.

I am using this. Simple USB 3.0 hub only.

Depends on your usage also. I am sharing the monitor with my work laptop and sometimes Nintendo Switch / PS5 / Xbox. So if I buy iMac I cannot share the monitor. That's y I went for Mac mini. I am using Dell S2721QS. 4K@60Hz for around RM1416 with extended warranty. 5 years warranty in total. Although it's not meant for gaming, but everyday work and light video editing is ok. Checkout RTINGS review.

What do you mean by tired? are you viewing it on 4K resolution?
I scaled the display so it won't be too small.

Was using 24", for my viewing distance and after scaling, 27" is just right.
Of coz I wouldn't say no to a bigger screen, waiting for LG CX 48" to launch in MY and have to save up for it

You can try to use ComfortView present mode or warm. I find it more pleasant to the eyes, or you can turn on Night Shift. Warmer colours are more comfortable to view over a longer period of time.

4K is really clear, all the fonts are so sharp. I have an 1080p monitor next to it and the fonts look so pixelated. hehe
Working with excel is perfect. can really view a lot of rows and columns.

This post has been edited by toytoy: May 25 2021, 01:58 AM

You will need a dock to support more than 2 monitors.

I will lock the screen and it will automatically sleep. The M1 ARM based CPU consumes very little power even during operation. So don't worry about power consumption

I bought the mouse last month. no problem so far. I believe most of the bluetooth issues have been resolved.
I am connecting both keyboard and mouse using bluetooth and never faced any disconnection issue so far.