Late 2012 i7 Mini Doubts

lovememac · Jan 27, 2013, 02:49 PM

Hi all. Ive purchased a 2.3GHz Quad Core Intel® Core™ i7 which is being delivered on Tuesday. Since ordering i have been reading about problems with the graphics i.e. a snowing effect and the screen repeatedly going blank.
The reviews that i read are a few months old so was wondering if this has been fixed or if i would be better waiting for 10.8.3 to be released if it is still happening and see if the update fixes it.

Nate392 · Jan 27, 2013, 03:32 PM

Apple has released a firmware update, and since then I have has no problems on my 2.6 i7.

elolaugesen · Jan 27, 2013, 04:00 PM

Had my 2.3 i7. For 10 days. Not a problem. Use apple cinema. Tried both hdmi and thunderbolt port withadapters

MFL2012 · Jan 27, 2013, 08:37 PM

Just do the update as soon as you get your Mini set up and all will be fine.

philipma1957 · Jan 27, 2013, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate392

Apple has released a firmware update, and since then I have has no problems on my 2.6 i7.

this

Quote:

Originally Posted by elolaugesen

Had my 2.3 i7. For 10 days. Not a problem. Use apple cinema. Tried both hdmi and thunderbolt port withadapters

this

Quote:

Originally Posted by MFL2012

Just do the update as soon as you get your Mini set up and all will be fine.

this

Oh I own a quad 2.3 and a base 2.5 0 hdmi issues since the firmware update!

Jig3n · Jan 27, 2013, 10:02 PM

Haven't had any display issues since the firmware update at all.

costabunny · Jan 27, 2013, 11:36 PM

I too had these issues with the hdmi port and also its now fixed thanks to the firmware update.

Don't worry your self

fhall1 · Jan 28, 2013, 05:31 AM

I got mine around Thanksgiving last year....used the HDMI output for a month before the firmware update came out and didn't see a problem....installed the firmware update and still haven't seen a problem.

Luis2004 · Jan 28, 2013, 08:02 AM

I've had the 2.3 i7 for about a month now and have had absolutely no problems at all with the screen or anything else for that matter. I am using the DVI connection instead of the HDMI one, though.

I would recommend swapping out the RAM at least for something heftier; I've got 8GB in there right now, and it handles multiple safari tabs (about 9 or 10 most times), Parallels running Windows 8 and Wordperfect, and internet radio all at the same time seamlessly.

It's easily the best computer I've ever owned.

elolaugesen · Jan 28, 2013, 09:26 AM

Again I use apple cinema screen with dvi connectors. In reading the forums I find that most of the users with problems are those that are using HDTV TV screens instead of Computer Monitors. ( AM I Wrong???)

cheers elo

Fishrrman · Jan 28, 2013, 09:34 AM

I ordered a 2012 Mini i7 about 10 days ago, and have had it up and running for a little over a week.

It came from the factory with the 10.8.2 update installed. No updates were necessary.

I have a second monitor hooked up via HDMI (to DVI), and have not had a single "glitch" during the times that monitor has been used. The display works as intended.

lamerica80 · Jan 28, 2013, 09:35 AM

You wont have any black screens after the update but your picture will look like sheit if you go HDMI=>HDTV.

Im still looking for a solution.

kimusy · Jan 28, 2013, 09:52 AM

My late 2012 mini with the latest firmware installed is still not right. The colors are washed out and the smaller text on web sites is blurry.

I'm using a samsung sync243t monitor. Connected via the dvi/hdmi. I use my computer for editing photos in photoshop cs6. Past the 14 days to return, so hoping the 10.8.3 update will fix the color problem.

costabunny · Jan 28, 2013, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamerica80

You wont have any black screens after the update but your picture will look like sheit if you go HDMI=>HDTV.

Im still looking for a solution.

Calibrate your system - then you will have a good picture

Its in settings somewhere

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kimusy

My late 2012 mini with the latest firmware installed is still not right. The colors are washed out and the smaller text on web sites is blurry.

I'm using a samsung sync243t monitor. Connected via the dvi/hdmi. I use my computer for editing photos in photoshop cs6. Past the 14 days to return, so hoping the 10.8.3 update will fix the color problem.

And another - try calibrating your screen its in the settings area display advanced i think without looking as i am not on the mac.

This usually resolves washed out colours etc - did on mine after firmware i had no black screens but still awful colourwash until i ran the calibration. Now its a perfect output indeed on both my monitor and on the 42" Toshiba

thekev · Jan 28, 2013, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimusy

My late 2012 mini with the latest firmware installed is still not right. The colors are washed out and the smaller text on web sites is blurry.

I'm using a samsung sync243t monitor. Connected via the dvi/hdmi. I use my computer for editing photos in photoshop cs6. Past the 14 days to return, so hoping the 10.8.3 update will fix the color problem.

People have mentioned hdmi problems. I'm not sure if a dvi --> mini displayport cable would work here. That is a very old display model.

Quote:

Originally Posted by costabunny

And another - try calibrating your screen its in the settings area display advanced i think without looking as i am not on the mac.

This usually resolves washed out colours etc - did on mine after firmware i had no black screens but still awful colourwash until i ran the calibration. Now its a perfect output indeed on both my monitor and on the 42" Toshiba

That wouldn't resolve the blurry issue. Clipped whites are also typically hardware. In your case the thing must have assigned a profile that was a complete mismatch to your display. Unless the problem is the monitor profile itself, this won't be of any help.

kimusy · Jan 28, 2013, 10:21 AM

[QUOTE=thekev;16739327]People have mentioned hdmi problems. I'm not sure if a dvi --> mini displayport cable would work here. That is a very old display model.

The monitor is working with the dvi/hdmi adapter I would not have bought the mini without knowing that it would work. I asked the sales person at the apple store. This is a problem I think with the gpu and software. If only certain monitors with dvi inputs will work with the mini their should have been a disclosure list of some kind.

costabunny · Jan 28, 2013, 10:31 AM

Quote:

If only certain monitors with dvi inputs will work with the mini their should have been a disclosure list of some kind.

I dont remember seeing any dvi issues with specific monitors, perhaps you missunderstood?

As far as ive seen the issue was hdmi output only affected; the miniDP was not affected.

thekev · Jan 28, 2013, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimusy

The monitor is working with the dvi/hdmi adapter I would not have bought the mini without knowing that it would work. I asked the sales person at the apple store. This is a problem I think with the gpu and software. If only certain monitors with dvi inputs will work with the mini their should have been a disclosure list of some kind.

People have mentioned problems with the HD 4000 and HDMI. I was referring to that. I hate HDMI.

ukilnme · Jan 28, 2013, 12:12 PM

Hey Guys and Girls, I too have just purchased New Mac Mini, only one day so far and no issues with hdmi, but I did update 1st. thing out the box.

cmeisenzahl · Jan 28, 2013, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovememac

Hi all. Ive purchased a 2.3GHz Quad Core Intel® Core™ i7 which is being delivered on Tuesday. Since ordering i have been reading about problems with the graphics i.e. a snowing effect and the screen repeatedly going blank.
The reviews that i read are a few months old so was wondering if this has been fixed or if i would be better waiting for 10.8.3 to be released if it is still happening and see if the update fixes it.

I was seeing the problem all the time, have not seen it once since the firmware update.

David58117 · Jan 28, 2013, 01:08 PM

I tried an asus monitor with HDMI as well as a Samsung 55" HDTV w/ HDMI - no issues.

I did have the washed out colors initially, but since calibrating it, the colors are deep and it looks great. I have no blurriness on text, everythings very clear..

lovememac · Jan 28, 2013, 02:20 PM

Thanks for all the feedback. Been using TB to hdmi on macbbok air and 24"Phillips Moda and the pic has been perfect. Looks like tomorrow will be a great day for another addition to my mac family.

lovememac · Feb 2, 2013, 01:24 PM

Well contacted the superb apple support and was told that what i should have done was use migration assistant. So I did. and guess what it was just as bad.
Started to panic that i had a faulty model so decided to do a fresh install of everything as a last resort. Hey presto its now flying. Upgraded to this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CMXS...833179&sr=8-15 today and ive got myself a little rocket ship.

BilbooToo · Feb 2, 2013, 06:21 PM

Hi,

Sorry cos I know the 'which RAM' question has been done to death on this forum, but how does that RAM compare to Crucial's?

Got the 2.6 i7 and looking to upgrade to 16gb.

Thanks.

adonis3k · Feb 10, 2013, 09:19 AM

I still have HDMI/blackout/snowy picture issues with HDMI to HDMI, infact mine doesnt even boot from HDMI, well I get no picture anyway and yes I have the latest firmware installed.

I am using the MDP to HDMI with colour calibration as the colours are looked *****! but is working fine this way. Hoping 10.8.3 will fix the issues.

I have 16GB Crucial ram, not tried anything else.

Jan 27, 2013, 02:49 PM	#1
lovememac macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London,England	Late 2012 i7 Mini Doubts Hi all. Ive purchased a 2.3GHz Quad Core Intel® Core™ i7 which is being delivered on Tuesday. Since ordering i have been reading about problems with the graphics i.e. a snowing effect and the screen repeatedly going blank. The reviews that i read are a few months old so was wondering if this has been fixed or if i would be better waiting for 10.8.3 to be released if it is still happening and see if the update fixes it.
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Jan 27, 2013, 11:36 PM	#7
costabunny macrumors Demi-Goddess Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cancer Free Zone ~ UK	I too had these issues with the hdmi port and also its now fixed thanks to the firmware update. Don't worry your self __________________ "When two tribes go to war; ONE is all that you can score!"
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Jan 28, 2013, 05:31 AM	#8
fhall1 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NY State	I got mine around Thanksgiving last year....used the HDMI output for a month before the firmware update came out and didn't see a problem....installed the firmware update and still haven't seen a problem. __________________ 2012 2.3GHz i7 Mini, 16GB RAM; 2009 2.93 GHz C2D iMac, 8GB RAM, 640GB HD, GT120 1.83 GHz CD Mini, 2GB RAM, 200GB HD; 800 MHz 17" G4 iMac, 1GB RAM, 120GB HD 32GB White iPhone 4S, 32GB White iPad2
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Jan 28, 2013, 09:52 AM	#13
kimusy macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2013	whites are blown text blurry My late 2012 mini with the latest firmware installed is still not right. The colors are washed out and the smaller text on web sites is blurry. I'm using a samsung sync243t monitor. Connected via the dvi/hdmi. I use my computer for editing photos in photoshop cs6. Past the 14 days to return, so hoping the 10.8.3 update will fix the color problem.
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Jan 28, 2013, 12:12 PM	#19
ukilnme macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New Orleans	New to Mac Hey Guys and Girls, I too have just purchased New Mac Mini, only one day so far and no issues with hdmi, but I did update 1st. thing out the box.
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Jan 27, 2013, 03:32 PM	#2
Nate392 macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2012	Apple has released a firmware update, and since then I have has no problems on my 2.6 i7.
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Jan 27, 2013, 04:00 PM	#3
elolaugesen macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2008	Had my 2.3 i7. For 10 days. Not a problem. Use apple cinema. Tried both hdmi and thunderbolt port withadapters
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Jan 27, 2013, 08:37 PM	#4
MFL2012 macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2012	Just do the update as soon as you get your Mini set up and all will be fine.
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Jan 27, 2013, 10:02 PM	#6
Jig3n macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2012	Haven't had any display issues since the firmware update at all.
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Jan 28, 2013, 08:02 AM	#9
Luis2004 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2012	I've had the 2.3 i7 for about a month now and have had absolutely no problems at all with the screen or anything else for that matter. I am using the DVI connection instead of the HDMI one, though. I would recommend swapping out the RAM at least for something heftier; I've got 8GB in there right now, and it handles multiple safari tabs (about 9 or 10 most times), Parallels running Windows 8 and Wordperfect, and internet radio all at the same time seamlessly. It's easily the best computer I've ever owned.
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Jan 28, 2013, 09:26 AM	#10
elolaugesen macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2008	Again I use apple cinema screen with dvi connectors. In reading the forums I find that most of the users with problems are those that are using HDTV TV screens instead of Computer Monitors. ( AM I Wrong???) cheers elo
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Jan 28, 2013, 09:34 AM	#11
Fishrrman macrumors 68020 Join Date: Feb 2009	I ordered a 2012 Mini i7 about 10 days ago, and have had it up and running for a little over a week. It came from the factory with the 10.8.2 update installed. No updates were necessary. I have a second monitor hooked up via HDMI (to DVI), and have not had a single "glitch" during the times that monitor has been used. The display works as intended.
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Jan 28, 2013, 09:35 AM	#12
lamerica80 macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2008	You wont have any black screens after the update but your picture will look like sheit if you go HDMI=>HDTV. Im still looking for a solution.
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Jan 28, 2013, 10:21 AM	#16
kimusy macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2013	[QUOTE=thekev;16739327]People have mentioned hdmi problems. I'm not sure if a dvi --> mini displayport cable would work here. That is a very old display model. The monitor is working with the dvi/hdmi adapter I would not have bought the mini without knowing that it would work. I asked the sales person at the apple store. This is a problem I think with the gpu and software. If only certain monitors with dvi inputs will work with the mini their should have been a disclosure list of some kind.
	0

Jan 28, 2013, 01:08 PM	#21
David58117 macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2013	I tried an asus monitor with HDMI as well as a Samsung 55" HDTV w/ HDMI - no issues. I did have the washed out colors initially, but since calibrating it, the colors are deep and it looks great. I have no blurriness on text, everythings very clear..
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Jan 28, 2013, 02:20 PM	#22
lovememac Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London,England	Thanks for all the feedback. Been using TB to hdmi on macbbok air and 24"Phillips Moda and the pic has been perfect. Looks like tomorrow will be a great day for another addition to my mac family.
	0

Feb 2, 2013, 01:24 PM	#23
lovememac Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London,England	Well contacted the superb apple support and was told that what i should have done was use migration assistant. So I did. and guess what it was just as bad. Started to panic that i had a faulty model so decided to do a fresh install of everything as a last resort. Hey presto its now flying. Upgraded to this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CMXS...833179&sr=8-15 today and ive got myself a little rocket ship.
	0

Feb 2, 2013, 06:21 PM	#24
BilbooToo macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2012	Hi, Sorry cos I know the 'which RAM' question has been done to death on this forum, but how does that RAM compare to Crucial's? Got the 2.6 i7 and looking to upgrade to 16gb. Thanks.
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Feb 10, 2013, 09:19 AM	#25
adonis3k macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2012	I still have HDMI/blackout/snowy picture issues with HDMI to HDMI, infact mine doesnt even boot from HDMI, well I get no picture anyway and yes I have the latest firmware installed. I am using the MDP to HDMI with colour calibration as the colours are looked *****! but is working fine this way. Hoping 10.8.3 will fix the issues. I have 16GB Crucial ram, not tried anything else. __________________ Mac Mini 2012: i7 2.6GHz, 16GB RAM, Samsung 256GB 830, OEM 1TB HDD
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