Hi folks I hope I am posting this in the right category. I recenly fished out my old mid 2012 mac pro from the cupboard which I haven't used for a couple of years with the intention of upgrading it so I can use an OS which is newer than High Sierra by installing a metal graphics processor. I picked up a used Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX580 8GB which Apple recommend as a plug and play solution and should be capable of running Sequoia. I got it installed OK but obviously it wont connect to my 27"...

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Has anyone used a Mac mini for testing, build tools, or hosting tasks?

It is small, quiet, and fast, making it a popular choice for key setup needs:

• RAM (Memory): Fast unified memory helps run multiple apps, databases, and containers smoothly.
• Storage: Fast SSDs help speed up heavy tasks and file transfers.
• Network: High stability, low latency, and a solid IP setup ensure fast remote access.

It is ideal for Apple and iOS app builds, while regular cloud servers also offer...

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I got a bonus at work and decided to spend it on a new Mac. I got on the Amazon website, and since I didn’t see any new desktop Macs for sale, I bought a 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Ultra chip, 48G of Ram and 2 TB of storage (SSD) for $4,150.

It just arrived today, and I’ve connected it to a 32-inch monitor and an external keyboard and mouse, and here I sit, pretty impressed with the snappy performance compared to my ancient Mac Pro and iMacs.

But now I’m having some second thoughts...

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