Same here. Just tried my luck, walked in and saw the new mini. Checked the box and verified it's indeed 2024 version. Grab one and pay immediately. Now I'm on my way back, can't believe how small the packaging box compare to M2 Mac mini's. Will update you guys with photo later after I have a taste of it.

Can't wait!
The mag mini!
I meant the magnum mini.

Shipped!
Penang so slow btw ....

This post has been edited by muman7: Dec 9 2024, 05:04 PM

Penang here, also out for delivery. Not bad 2 days earlier than expected.

This post has been edited by muman7: Dec 11 2024, 11:11 AM

Is it necessary to put home folder on external? For average user what's your home folder size after a few years? Anyone with a device for a few years pls report here. Thanks.

I see. Thanks for your input. Then for average non gamers/coders like me the internal 256GB should be enough. The biggest apps that I'm going to install are those video & photo editing apps. At least I don't have to worry about external drive unplugged or malfunction situation.
I still can install some big size apps like vm and casual games on external right?

Anyone from Penang island received your mini? The Gdex delivery lorry got hijacked? Lol

Just received mine

I'm from Bayan Lepas too. Near Queensbay mall. It was a big lorry. Hope you guys getting yours today too.

Know it's tiny but stil shocked to see how tiny it is.
Photo taken with his granpa MM2009. LOL



This post has been edited by muman7: Dec 11 2024, 08:21 PM

For mac mini or the ssd enclosure? I thought mac mini won't have overheating problem?
My m2 ssd stays around 40-45 idle and around 50-55 when in operation, that's without the fan on. If turn fan on can reduce 5 degree overall.

The 2 front port only up to 10Gbps while the 3 at the back you need at least TB3 and preferably TB4. The link you share is not very suitable for mini as non of the ports give you USB 3 20 Gbps.

Update : Wasn't aware you asked about monitor. I bought a type c to DP for myself, for type c to type c I thought any c to c cable should work?

This post has been edited by muman7: Dec 12 2024, 09:00 PM

I'm using 27" 2k monitor, don't trust the "must use 4k at least" or HiDPI myth online. I'm not seeing any blur text on 2K without using betterdisplay, I have another same specs (albeit lower end) monitor connects to windows 11 side by side and I can't see any different between the two. Maybe I don't have sharp eye.

Not sure actually, Some say not much different while others say very effective on enable HiDPI on native resolution. It's taken up system GPU and CPU resources so I choose not to try. I'm satisfied with what I get without any tweaking. If someone tried it and do find it's worth the hassle please share your experience here.

This post has been edited by muman7: Dec 13 2024, 01:02 PM

Second that. While the enclosure fan only takes about 2-3C off the SSD temp, those fan can reduces up to 8-10C easily on my case.

This is for enclosure or just the nvme? I have one similar on my PC nvme.



My cheap setup with 2 12CM fans, so effective I turned off the enclosure fan for good. Stil got space for another time machine drive later.

Yes SMART already enabled. It's my external SSD look at the second drive WDSN850X. Let me share my records so far, all with at least 30 minutes after turn on mini. My external drive only for storage so your mileage may vary:
a. drive + enclosure fan on - 45-47C
b. drive + enclosure fan off - 49-52C
c. drive + enclosure fan on + on top of 2 12CM fan - 39-42C
d. drive + enclosure fan off + on top of 2 12CM fan - 39-42C
All test while the drive is idle. If running speed test non stop for around 15 minutes add about 8-10C to the results above.

That's same enclosure as mine. Yes pls update your temp especially if you use it as home, system or application drive.

Around RM360 with fan lol. If I knew the fan has so limited effect on cooling I might just get the cheaper without fan version. What brand is your enclosure? I saw somewhere Acasis use intel tb chip which is a bit slower but has less heat and more stable compare to another mainstream chip by ASMedia.

What's your idle temp now? Can stick some thermal pad onto the nvme. The acasis case came with 2 pcs (1mm & 0.5mm). I stick both on the nvme.

This is when the enclosure fan is on?

Depends, you need to go very close to the enclosure to hear it. If turn on it'll help to reduce around 1-3C. I suggest you to put both thermal pad come with the enclosure.
Your external drive just for storage or running apps/system too?