Has anyone figured out if it's possible to run four monitors on the new base M4 Mac mini? The specs mention support for up to three monitors, but I'm wondering if there's any way to connect a fourth one.
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M4 Mac mini, is 4 monitor setup possible?
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Gabebear
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Not with a standard setup. Apple silicon chips have had hard limits in the GPU on how many displays they can terminate. DisplayLink adapters/docks let you get around this.
Look into how people used multiple monitors on the M1 MacBook using DisplayLink docks. The primary downside to displaylink is a VERY small amount of lag and that you need the special drivers and dock.
Look into how people used multiple monitors on the M1 MacBook using DisplayLink docks. The primary downside to displaylink is a VERY small amount of lag and that you need the special drivers and dock.
I've been considering DisplayLink docks, but I'm concerned about potential lag or stuttering with my displays. It seems like the Mac Studio might be my best option for a true, hardware-supported 4-monitor setup.
Gabebear
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Do you need 4 screens?
What about an 8K TV which is effectively four 4K monitors. The M4-Pro can do 8K+6K+6K
What about an 8K TV which is effectively four 4K monitors. The M4-Pro can do 8K+6K+6K
Gabebear
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Not really, an 8K TV is less than $2K... it really depends on WHY you need four smaller monitors which can easily each be over $500
I do 4 big screens on my home desktop but my GFX card has 4 dedicated video outputs. Would be shocked if that was possible on the Mini M4. Maybe 3 tops.
I already have 4 monitors, 3 1440P and 1 1080P (This is my work setup). I'm using 2018 Mac mini with eGPU. I'm looking to keep the same monitors setup and just upgrade the Mac. I might just look for a used Mac Studio. If I can find one for around $1000 I might just do that.
Gabebear
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Anyone who wants 4 monitors on their desk could easily put a 55inch TV. 6K monitors are actually more expensive than 8K TVs.
Gabebear
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I've seen most brands of 8K TVs in the sub $2K range(LG, Samsung, etc). 8K TVs are kinda dumb for watching TV... so they get clearanced down to ~$1K at BestBuy regularly. e.g. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-65-...mini-led-8k-uhd-smart-webos-tv-2021/6461910.p
It's easy to find refurb 8K Samsung TVs for ~$1500, but a new one directly from Samsung is $2200 https://www.samsung.com/us/televisi...ung-neo-qled-8k-smart-tv-2023-qn65qn800cfxza/
It's easy to find refurb 8K Samsung TVs for ~$1500, but a new one directly from Samsung is $2200 https://www.samsung.com/us/televisi...ung-neo-qled-8k-smart-tv-2023-qn65qn800cfxza/
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