#Monitor Mini 2016 Mac Mini M1

Monitor Mini 2016 Mac Mini M1

The Mac mini M1, a choice of monitor, keyboard and mouse that will rival the iMac 24.This article is rather in-depth so IвЂ™ll help you out by providing a table of contents to allow you to jump around quickly to each section youвЂ™d want to view. However, Apple came back with new smart displays but they are expensive to purchase and this is the major reason to buy a separate monitor for it.Anyone can do it, make their own iMac setup with Mac mini for less. We all are well aware that Apple halted manufacturing displays in 2016.

For Mac computers with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C): You can See the Apple Support article Mac computers with Apple silicon. On a Mac mini with an Apple M1 chip, you can connect a second display to the HDMI port. Docks donвЂ™t increase the number of displays you can connect. For Mac computers with Apple silicon: You can connect a single external display to your Mac.

Organization: IKEA reigns supreme! At least, in drawersвЂ¦ Power: Multi-port hubs, Nomad chargers, picture frames, oh my! Ear-pleasing Audio: Sonos One in stereo The beast: AMD Vega 64 w/ Razer Core X eGPU

I choose the i7 model with 8GB of RAM to start and installed 32GB of RAM by myself considering I have a computer repair background (though itвЂ™s quite easy, and we even have a handy guide for you to follow).Storage-wise, I went with 1TB so I wouldnвЂ™t have to use any external hard drives. After going down the Hackintosh route for several months, Apple finally announced its brand-new 2018 Mac mini and I knew that would be my next purchase.Once I finally arranged for the sale of my custom-built desktop, I secured a nearly maxed-out Mac mini. In fact, at the end of my last Behind the Screens, I mentioned wanting to get AppleвЂ™s вЂњ soon-to-be-announced Mac ProвЂќ which still hasnвЂ™t happened. The little things: A good keyboard & mouse are essential + moreI loved using my 2016 MacBook Pro to power my desk, but it just didnвЂ™t have quite enough juice for driving multiple displays and the graphics-intensive programs I enjoyed running. Storage: NAS, USB HDD, and cloud? Yes, please

I seriously still love this monitor, and IвЂ™ll only replace it with a 5K2K version once a curved model becomes available. The sameI still use my LG 34-inch 1440p Curved UltraWide monitor as the main display for my setup. ThatвЂ™s not possible when you use a Mac mini since thereвЂ™s no built-in screen, so I had to expand with a new monitor. When I had a MacBook-powered setup, I was able to use the MacBookвЂ™s built-in display as a secondary monitor. The eyes: LG 34-inch 1440p UltraWide & LG 27-inch 4K monitorsThough one portion of this remains the same, IвЂ™ve expanded my monitor setup in this yearвЂ™s Behind the Screens. This gave me near-iMac Pro specs for a fraction of the cost.

I went with one of the more budget-friendly mounts on Amazon, coming in at just $28 shipped, and it works fantastically. The one holding my 34-inch UltraWide hasnвЂ™t changed and is still the one offered from UpDesk, but since adding the second 27-inch monitor, I had to pick up another. The armsHolding up the monitors are two individual desk-based mounts. Plus, itвЂ™s color accurate and perfect for video or photo editing.I generally keep it in 1440p mode so that way itвЂ™s an identical size to my UltraWide, resolution-wise, but should I need extra screen real estate itвЂ™s just a click away. The new additionI went for LGвЂ™s 27-inch 4K monitor as it matched the same design (and bezel size) of my 34-inch 1440p UltraWide from the company, and gave me the ability to run at multiple resolutions.

I traded my GTX 1080 for a Vega 56 (flashed with a Vega 64 BiOS) when I decided to go Hackintosh, and that same GPU followed me to my Mac mini with a new eGPU enclosure.The Vega 64 is whatвЂ™s found in the high-end iMac Pro and is a fantastic graphics card. From daily Photoshop and Lightroom use to Final Cut Pro X and other graphically-intensive programs after photo or video shoots, my system needs to always be on top of its game. The beast: AMD Vega 64 w/ Razer Core X eGPUI run a number of taxing programs on my Mac mini.

Plus, the Core X comes in at $300 on Amazon, which though is a little pricy, puts it in the more affordable eGPU options on the market, especially for its spec output. The Razer Core X offers a 650W ATX power supply and can support up to 100W laptop charging should I choose to hook it up to my MacBook. Though there are more budget-friendly eGPUs out there, theyвЂ™re generally running a smaller power supply.

Plus, when using an Apple TV, my iPhone, or even iTunes on my Mac, thereвЂ™s AirPlay 2, allowing you to have a near latency-free experience. Plus, soon IвЂ™ll be able to use them with my Assistant-enabled home as theyвЂ™re getting GoogleвЂ™s smart home software in a futureВ update.I enjoy using Spotify Connect to play music while working day-to-day, and if I need to play something from my Mac mini on the Sonos Ones, I can just use AirPlay and enjoy near my computerвЂ™s audio with just the click of a button. In stereo, the audio is great, and for their size, the Sonos One speakers offer great clarity on the highs while still offering a decent bass response. While those all sounded pretty good (especially HomePod), they were never optimal.Back when Amazon ran a Warehouse Deals special, I picked up two open-box Sonos One speakers and have really enjoyed using them in daily-use since. For a while, I used the Razer Nommo Chroma speakers, then switched to HomePod, headphones, and then eventually got the Polk MagniFi Mini system.

But thereвЂ™s now two more above the desk on the latest addition to my setup. Philips HueThe back of my desk remains the same: thereвЂ™s still a Hue Lightstrip Plus there. This is powered by the Google Home Hub on my desk, as it provides me with an always-on clock that responds to the current lighting for its brightness and provides a nice visual feedback to the commands I give it. Google Home HubFor commanding my smart home, IвЂ™ve replaced what I previously used ( Alexa) with GoogleвЂ™s Assistant. While in my last Behind the Screens I used some Philips Hue lighting products, IвЂ™ve added to the mix (and removed a few things). Ok, that was corny, but still, I love being able to control my office with just my voice.

ThereвЂ™s also a third Lightstrip Plus on the top of the shelf to give light to my collectibles and I love the way it looks. While it acts as a display shelf for all of my collectibles, it also gives me an over-desk light via a second Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus. I picked up their floating shelf for multiple reasons. IKEA (a reoccurring theme in my setup) sells very inexpensive office accessories.

First up is the Nomad Base Station. Nomad Base StationFor wireless charging, I have two different options. The extra USB-A ports can be used to charge my AirPods, iPhone, Kindle, or other electronic devices as needed at my desk, as well. SatechiвЂ™s multi-port charger provides a USB-C port with up to 60W of Power Delivery, giving it enough juice to charge either my iPad Pro or MacBook Pro with ease.

Twelve South PowerPicThis is the latest power accessory to be added to my desk. ItвЂ™s simple, elegant, and gets the job done quite well when it comes to keeping my iPhone XS powered at my desk. The built-in 18W USB-C PD port is perfect for charging up my iPad Pro if my 60W USB-C port is used up on the above Satechi charger and the included USB-A port is where my Apple Watch charger sits (inside of the elago w5 Apple Watch Stand).

UPS & surge protectorsKeeping everything running at the desk, I have an APC 1350VA Back-UPS that my surge protectors plug into. Plus, when not in use, it acts as just a normal picture frame. The Twelve South PowerPic allows me to do just that, and also keeps my phoneвЂ™s battery topped off. If IвЂ™m using my iPhone, itвЂ™s hard to hold the device at a proper angle to still see it and be hands-free. Once my work day ends and I jump on a FaceTime call with my girlfriend, I generally use either my iPhone or iPad Pro as that lets me remain portable and walk around the house should I need to.

Monitor For Mac Mini 2016