Jumping on the bandwagon and everyone's excitement, what's your take on upgrading the MM's internal SSD from 256GB to 512GB?

So it's not true that should there be insufficient RAM, it'll draw off power from the SSD and uhmm slow the entire system down or something to that effect? The more I read the more confused I get man.... but I am definitely glad to hear your reply

Might need to bother you though as I start learning more about external SSDs/NVMe, etc etc.

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Nov 17 2024, 12:21 PM

Another question - will I be able to run applications off the external SSD drive? I'm thinking, if others are porting their entire Home folder and booting their system from it, I should be able to run applications like Photoshop and maybe some games from it right?

Another question - will I be able to run applications off the external SSD drive? I'm thinking, if others are porting their entire Home folder and booting their system from it, I should be able to run applications like Photoshop and maybe some games from it right?

Yes, I'm aware about disabling Apple Intelligence. Don't intend to boot entire system off the SSD, just running apps off it as you say. Just wanted to clarify that it's doable. My existing system without any documents and just app tells me I have 160GB installed on it. I will need to wipe some off!

@ericlaiys
Will check out the YT link you provided. Now I've to go learn about NVMe storages!

There's also this one available on Kickstarter for those who needs ample space?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/raiden...&category_id=52

I definitely don't require such space, plus I find the footprint on this one a little too big for my liking.

Definitely........ it''s before the next M5 Mac Mini gets here

You all getting the base model with 256GB SSD? Sure it is enough storage ka? I don't do much on it but on my MBP it tells me I have used up 160GB on my "Äpplications" - I have no idea where the bloating is coming from.

Pricing of the M4 machines have been released awhile ago. Just tak boleh beli because not for sale yet.

Do you all plan to beli AppleCare+ with your Mac Mini's? At RM499 it's a little steep eh for a product that doesn't have a screen/battery/or won't be moving around much?

I was originally looking at the 24/512 but after all the talk about external SSD, I think maybe I'll just save and go with 24/256. Will have to ask you si-fu here about external SSDs later.

It's my first Mac Mini. I'm currently on a 2016 MBP running 8GB RAM but 512GB storage so I'm a bit concerned about 256GB. Am gonna be running a couple of instances of game so figured I better push RAM to 24GB. Not necessary?

Nah, I rarely use AI. Yeah I like it when you help me save $$.......... the base model should be a far cry from my current system, betul kah? I think currently I'm using 2.9Ghz i5/8GB RAM/512GB HDD

That's what a lot of people are saying about the base model. TBH my current workhorse is still working great, except I have to replace the battery but figured since I'm using it a lot more as a desktop now, I might as well get the new Mac Mini instead of spending exorbitant amounts to replace the existing battery.

Ok, so base model it is.

Looks like everyone's getting their Christmas presents!