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... and it arrived 10 minutes ago.Thanks for this, we've just ordered one from KRCS
That was super quick !
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That was super quick !
np, ignore what I said about using the front ports, as you mentioned above there is 3 on the back and 2 on the front!
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Actually last thing..is there any option for a external enclosure for 2x 2.5 SSD drives, they are just used for local file storage movies etc.
Sorry again, last thing as i'm ordering it all today.
Caporegime
There are, cheap ones are basically 1 cable for each SSD...so no different getting them separate. I think I linked a Sabrent one earlier that has 2 x SSD in one, but it requires it's own power supply.
Or this...
4 Bay Thunderbolt 3 NVMe Enclosure - External Drive Enclosures | Hard Drive Accessories | StarTech.com
4 Bay Thunderbolt 3 NVMe Enclosure, For M.2 NVMe SSD Drives, 1x DisplayPort Video and 2x TB3 Downstream Ports, Up to 40Gbps, 72W Power Supply
www.startech.com
Ahh yes I ordered that in my list of thing already that you linked before, Im talking about the standard SSD Disk sized ones, not NVme.There are, cheap ones are basically 1 cable for each SSD...so no different getting them separate. I think I linked a Sabrent one earlier that has 2 x SSD in one, but it requires it's own power supply.
Or this...
4 Bay Thunderbolt 3 NVMe Enclosure - External Drive Enclosures | Hard Drive Accessories | StarTech.com
4 Bay Thunderbolt 3 NVMe Enclosure, For M.2 NVMe SSD Drives, 1x DisplayPort Video and 2x TB3 Downstream Ports, Up to 40Gbps, 72W Power Supply
Caporegime
Bugger was hoping to avoid that lol. Just wanted a single small enclosure that would hold a couple.
Something like this then I guess?
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Not really used any, apart from the dual docking station style ones that leave the disks exposed.
2 of the below would be cheaper and have a smaller footprint:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/UGREEN-Enclosure-External-TOSHIBA-Internal/dp/B06XWRRMYX
Edit: There's gonna be a lot of things connected to your mac mini!
rp2000
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Yea thought that.
So Shopping list is.
Mac Mini, 24gb Ram, 1TB
UGREEN 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Enclosure, 5Gbps SSD Enclosure x2
SABRENT M.2 Thunderbolt 3 NVMe SSD Enclosure, USB C to SSD Dual bay, External M2 PCIe Docking Station with Power AdapterUSB C Docking Station Dual Monitor 2 HDMI Adapter USB C Dock 3 Monitors with Dual 4K HDMI, DisplayPort, Laptop Dock with 100W PD, 10Gbps USB C & 6 USB Ports,, not using display stuff jstu for some USB keyboard connections etc. Cant seem to find a hub with just USB.C connections only.
UGREEN USB C to DisplayPort Adapter [8K@60Hz, 4K@240Hz, 2K@240Hz], DP.14, Thunderbolt 3/4 to DP Converter x2
Seem about right?
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Caporegime
I will need
HDMI - Monitor
Thunderbolt 1 - WD HDD RAID - daisy chain to another WD HDD
Thunderbolt 2 - OWC 2TB SSD
Thunderbolt 3 - Dock of some kind....which will have my Mechanical keyboard, webcam, Microphone and USB powered LED backlight...may be USB speakers.
All looks good.
Is one of these what you mean?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/UGREEN-Alu...ort-Thunderbolt/dp/B0BKRPFL23?ref_=ast_sto_dp
https://www.amazon.co.uk/UGREEN-Aluminum-Splitter-Multiport-Compatible/dp/B0C4DFB8RH?ref_=ast_sto_dp
How many ports and what speed do you need?
rp2000
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Just very small things like connection dongle for MX Keys, Small BT Media Keyboard etc. Nothing of great data connection and a USB DAC for headphones.
Well All ordered...let the **** show begin swapping from Windows lol.
Just so you guys know this is all your fault if even one things doesn't work lol. But Windows has gotten so annoying and have used Mac in the past.
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Caporegime
I am going to wait for a good looking dock that sits under the Mini to be in stock in Amazon UK first, rather than a traditional dongle or dock, which I already have.
Soldato
The USB C hub I bought cost less than a tenner as I’m also waiting for an under the MMM4 dock.
Caporegime
I got a Kingston one I got back in 2018....cost me like £50! They sure have come down in price.
Soldato
I just checked and it cost £8.99. 4 USB A, 1 USB C, SD and microSD plus a headphone jack.
It’s actually very good even if it wasn’t just a stopgap.
Caporegime
This is what I got.
Kingston Nucleum USB Type-C Hub Review
The Kingston Nucleum USB Type-C Hub is a functional way to add USB-A, HDMI, and even SD and microSD functionality to your connectivity-starved laptop.
2 x USB-C (1 power pass through)
2 x USB-A
SD Card
Micro SD Card (which I put in a 200g micro SD card in there as emergency storage)
HDMI out
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For anyone holding off to see if Apple are offering some Black Friday deals for the Mini. Bad news: https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/gifts/shopping-event/terms-conditions. There are no new Macs on the list, only the older M2/M3 Airs.
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