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[2024] Mac Mini with M4 / M4 Pro
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razkal
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 Dec 14 2024, 07:36 PM
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QUOTE(kelvin88 @ Dec 14 2024, 05:06 PM) Wanna ask a question on the initial setup of mac mini. When you first turn on the mac mini for setup, will it be able to detect BT keyboard/mouse or even your Magic mouse? Or need to use wired input devices / wireless adapter for first time setup? To answer, I used logitech bluetooth mouse and keychron keyboard. Both have no problem and can be detected. If not, you may have to put them in bluetooth pairing mode. |
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A1700
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Dec 14 2024, 08:52 PM
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Getting Started
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Finally I have received my Mac mini M4 on last Thursday, set up is on going now. If your guys don't mind, can share the photos of your set up.
I'm using Dell 1080p ultrasharp monitor, logitech keyboard and mouse (wired), hopefully running smoothly. Thanks.
This post has been edited by A1700: Dec 14 2024, 09:16 PM
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giggs_509
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Dec 14 2024, 09:45 PM
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QUOTE(A1700 @ Dec 14 2024, 08:52 PM) Finally I have received my Mac mini M4 on last Thursday, set up is on going now. If your guys don't mind, can share the photos of your set up. I'm using Dell 1080p ultrasharp monitor, logitech keyboard and mouse (wired), hopefully running smoothly. Thanks. 
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giggs_509
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Dec 14 2024, 09:48 PM
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This post has been edited by giggs_509: Dec 15 2024, 10:26 AM
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ericlaiys
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Dec 14 2024, 11:06 PM
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QUOTE(A1700 @ Dec 14 2024, 08:52 PM) Finally I have received my Mac mini M4 on last Thursday, set up is on going now. If your guys don't mind, can share the photos of your set up. I'm using Dell 1080p ultrasharp monitor, logitech keyboard and mouse (wired), hopefully running smoothly. Thanks. here is mine. finally able to use 3 monitors Attached thumbnail(s)
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yvliew
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Dec 14 2024, 11:40 PM
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ Dec 14 2024, 09:48 PM) you using acasis USB4/TB4 nvme ssd enclosure? What is the temp for your ssd? |
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muman7
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Dec 14 2024, 11:52 PM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(muman7 @ Dec 14 2024, 02:39 PM) 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. QUOTE(yvliew @ Dec 14 2024, 11:40 PM) you using acasis USB4/TB4 nvme ssd enclosure? What is the temp for your ssd? That's same enclosure as mine. Yes pls update your temp especially if you use it as home, system or application drive. |
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yvliew
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Dec 15 2024, 12:01 AM
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QUOTE(muman7 @ Dec 14 2024, 11:52 PM) That's same enclosure as mine. Yes pls update your temp especially if you use it as home, system or application drive. maybe the cooling is much better for acasis . How much the enclosure? |
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muman7
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Dec 15 2024, 12:16 AM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(yvliew @ Dec 15 2024, 12:01 AM) maybe the cooling is much better for acasis . How much the enclosure? 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. |
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yvliew
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Dec 15 2024, 12:40 AM
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QUOTE(muman7 @ Dec 15 2024, 12:16 AM) 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. I am using ORICO USB 4 enclosure. Maybe there is no actual contact with the SSD on the cover itself. So not much can heat dissipate. I think if it's able to make contact with the aluminium casing, should be a lot better. |
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muman7
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Dec 15 2024, 08:24 AM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(yvliew @ Dec 15 2024, 12:40 AM) I am using ORICO USB 4 enclosure. Maybe there is no actual contact with the SSD on the cover itself. So not much can heat dissipate. I think if it's able to make contact with the aluminium casing, should be a lot better. 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. |
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giggs_509
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Dec 15 2024, 10:36 AM
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QUOTE(yvliew @ Dec 14 2024, 11:40 PM) you using acasis USB4/TB4 nvme ssd enclosure? What is the temp for your ssd? idle 44-47, room ac off 
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muman7
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Dec 15 2024, 11:12 AM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ Dec 15 2024, 10:36 AM) idle 44-47, room ac off
This is when the enclosure fan is on? |
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giggs_509
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Dec 15 2024, 11:30 AM
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QUOTE(muman7 @ Dec 15 2024, 11:12 AM) This is when the enclosure fan is on? Not sure, didn’t hear the fan spinning. Is the fan auto on or need to push the button? |
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yvliew
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Dec 15 2024, 11:44 AM
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QUOTE(muman7 @ Dec 15 2024, 08:24 AM) 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. I stick more thermal pads so it contact the outer case. It improved to around 45-47c. without touching the case, easily go up to 55-60. If put on top of my mac mini, 41-43 lol.. |
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muman7
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Dec 15 2024, 11:57 AM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ Dec 15 2024, 11:30 AM) Not sure, didn’t hear the fan spinning. Is the fan auto on or need to push the button? 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? |
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giggs_509
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Dec 15 2024, 12:52 PM
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QUOTE(muman7 @ Dec 15 2024, 11:57 AM) 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? External store my downloads folder, and windows vm fusion data. Ok thanks for the thermal tips! |
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yvliew
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Dec 15 2024, 06:01 PM
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Found a big ass heatsink for my External enclosure ssd. it cools quite a bit. LOL  |
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ericlaiys
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Dec 15 2024, 06:04 PM
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QUOTE(yvliew @ Dec 15 2024, 06:01 PM) Found a big ass heatsink for my External enclosure ssd. it cools quite a bit. LOL Don’t put on top of m4. Both are heating up. |
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yvliew
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Dec 15 2024, 06:05 PM
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QUOTE(ericlaiys @ Dec 15 2024, 06:04 PM) Don’t put on top of m4. Both are heating up. No worry. Got install TG Pro. Can see the temp. Still running cool. |
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