First time I've actually thrashed it... Handbrake loves the cores.
Only if Apple would decouple CPU/GPU configs and allow us to get 16/32/64 CPU cores with a Max-tier GPU. Cuts too much into their profit margins though
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Only if Apple would decouple CPU/GPU configs and allow us to get 16/32/64 CPU cores with a Max-tier GPU. Cuts too much into their profit margins though
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BlasphemyOnly if Apple would decouple CPU/GPU configs and allow us to get 16/32/64 CPU cores with a Max-tier GPU. Cuts too much into their profit margins though
Oh christ, no. That would mean this forum would end up like Graphics cards. That place scares me
That and the CPU forum are the absolute dross of this place. I seldom venture in there and if I dare ask something I get 1000000 replies from opinionated 'experts' who are all arguing with each other.Oh christ, no. That would mean this forum would end up like Graphics cards. That place scares me
I've moved the Studio to an under desk mount for no other reason than that I wanted to!
I've moved the Studio to an under desk mount for no other reason than that I wanted to!
Looks good. What are you drinking?
Whatever I could find in the fridge. I think it's Hen.
Brother from another mother.
I measured the power consumption (from the socket) for my Mac Studio, Studio display and another LG Ultrafine. They use about 70w combined during normal computer usage (web browsing, youtube, writing code/docs), and about 90w when I put them under pressure (code compile).
As electricity is going to cost us 28.34p per kWh, my setup is costing me about £15 per month. Similar Intel setup would use ~250w so the cost would be about £50 per month.
Over the next year these super efficient M1 chips are saving me £400 compared to an Intel machine. If electricity goes another 2x in January then the savings would be £70 per month. No doubt these macs are expensive but in this day and age the efficiency and performance per watt are actually meaningful benefits in terms of running costs.
As electricity is going to cost us 28.34p per kWh, my setup is costing me about £15 per month. Similar Intel setup would use ~250w so the cost would be about £50 per month.
Over the next year these super efficient M1 chips are saving me £400 compared to an Intel machine. If electricity goes another 2x in January then the savings would be £70 per month. No doubt these macs are expensive but in this day and age the efficiency and performance per watt are actually meaningful benefits in terms of running costs.
Aye, it’s frankly incredible. I’m really trying to cut energy usage at the moment so I’m even shutting mine down when not using it. I’ve never done that before, I’ve always just put Macs to sleep.
Except the Studio still doesn’t always sleep properly
It’s the way you’re holding it.Except the Studio still doesn’t always sleep properly
It's really nice to be able to use Touch ID to log in though rather than having to use password if you restart.
It’s a shame we can’t use a PIN like Windoze.
I only found out the other day you can unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch.
Yeah, very simple if you don’t have touchID. You can also pay for stuff and authenticate with Apple Watch. However after a reboot you always need your password.
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Hi all, hope you can help with a little question...
I picked up a used Mac Studio last week to replace my iMac, but am finding it a bit noisy. There's a fairly constant coil whine type sound, and a deeper whirring - presumably the fan. This is at idle at desktop so not under load.
Is this normal? I have the option of returning it if need be.
Thanks
I picked up a used Mac Studio last week to replace my iMac, but am finding it a bit noisy. There's a fairly constant coil whine type sound, and a deeper whirring - presumably the fan. This is at idle at desktop so not under load.
Is this normal? I have the option of returning it if need be.
Thanks
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Hmm, yeah mines definitely not!
Have done some more reading and it seems it's a common problems with the M1 Max (which I have). Think I'll send it back and try again.
Bought it used from a retailer for £100 less than new from CostCo. Thought it came with Applecare, but turns out it doesn't. Annoying in the short term, but best to send it back and get it right
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