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It would be great if it wasn't the same machine they released 3 years ago. I've wanted to upgrade my desktop Mac to a machine that can support 4K output at 60Hz
by btgeekboy 10y ago
It would be great if it wasn't the same machine they released 3 years ago. I've wanted to upgrade my desktop Mac to a machine that can support 4K output at 60Hz, but my options are currently to downgrade from quad to dual core and get a Mac Mini, spend a lot of money on an outdated Mac Pro, or repurpose on of their laptops into a desktop, which I'm not terribly interested in doing (and also only dual core).
- Aloha 10y agoare the current generation processors much much faster or better, than the ones from a generation ago?
- btgeekboy 10y agoIf you're considering the Mini, then no, not at all. Core for core, they're quite similar, with only a mild speed bump. The 2012 had a 4-core option, but does not support 4K. The 2014 models (current generation) are dual core only, but have a graphics system that's able to handle 4K @ 60Hz. (Not sure how well it does it, but it can actually output it.)
- jsjohnst 10y agoMy 2011 Mac Pro (the beastly meta crate model) supports that. I had to upgrade the video card of course (and run power from the extra SATA connector for the secondary CD), but it works great. If you'd like photos and/or instructions, happy to share.