why is the 2018 mac mini still so much in 2024?

why is the 2018 mac mini still so much in 2024? The price will shock you!! But how does it work for everything we do? Even edting!! Let's check out this 2018 Mac Mini.

Mac mini monitor configs

Video Support
Support for the following combination of maximum concurrent display setups:
Up to three displays:
Two displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz connected via Thunderbolt 3 plus one display with 4096-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz connected via HDMI 2.0
Up to two displays:
One display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz connected via Thunderbolt 3 plus one display with 4096-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz connected via HDMI 2.0
Thunderbolt 3 digital video output supports
Native DisplayPort output over USB-C
Thunderbolt 2, DVI, and VGA output supported using adapters (sold separately)
HDMI 2.0 display video output
Support for one display with 4096-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz
DVI output using HDMI to DVI Adapter (sold separately)

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[bryans]

Before I moved to Apple silicon I had a 2018 mini (i5/16GB/512GB) and it really was a good little computer. To me it's best feature was the ability to run Boot Camp because I have some old x86 programs that are still useful to me. I even had it hooked up to an eGPU so that I could run my Steam games. I still miss those features.

[russelmurton]

Stop with the highlight transitions and camera shutter sounds, just do a hard cut man, it detracts from the content.

[pud]

There are a few reasons it claims a higher price. It still can run the latest macOS, therefore not a legacy device. The x86 cpu is more diverse, whether it be bootcamp or virtualization for running Linux or windows software. X86 still has a huge marketshare. You still get MacOS, and the ability to run your 1 off software. Unless everything you do is Mac native, a M series cpu cannot compete here.

[KevKev]

I would bet it is due to the Intel chip, upgradeable ram, more ports and the ability to use Bootcamp otherwise it makes no sense.

[Technocrat.]

Did some use the Mac Min as a football?

[paulkerry]

how well does it export in H.265 in final cut?

[thomasjcox]

I would imagine it’s because they natively run macOS Sonoma and bootcamp can run windows 10. The hype will die off soon.

[theshuriken]

i just bought i5/32gb/1tb for $250, its still running very smooth, especially for recording sessions

[punishrs]

Can you tell me I know the Mac mini 2018 has soldered on memory and ssd. My ssd is no longer working. Is it possible to boot from external ssd? I’d hate to send to Apple to replace the internal ssd, way too expensive.

[StrongFrontTV]

Main reason I bought a 2018 MM was to run an external GPU. Unfortunately M1 and on doesn't support them.

[Technocrat.]

On those Intel cpu's the cpu doesn't do much work as dual core anyways, but all the codecs built into APU do most of the work.

[_SurferGeek_]

It's likely due to people wanting to stick with Intel compatibility.

[Mr.mermelman]

Is there a lag in the audio or is it just me?

Other then that it’s stjll weird that people are spending that much money on a 2018 mac

[Mindmaze]

can anyone suggest me i have mac mini 2018
but i want to buy 2020 macbook pro m1
which will be better

[gockelxxxxxl]

Did you change the thermal paste? Apple uses really bad one and temps will improve majorly if you renew it by yourself

[Rose-may]

I should try do Mac mini 2012. still going very good price

[donaldbalius]

My 2013 iMac just died and I am shopping for a new system. I am an above average user and edit GoPro footage quite often and plan to start aYouTube channel. Im not sure if I want a new iMac or a mini mac system. I would like for you to suggest a system for me. Also, will my 2013 periphals (magic mouse/keyboard, trackpad, and CD drive work with a new mini mac? What monitor would be best also. I hate to pay $1300.00 for a Studio display.

[DEADIKATED]

I bought one for 500 last year 1TB 32 GB RAM and an EGPU I’ve only been using it to record with DAW but I want to try Final Cut on it Bc my 5, 1 is having trouble with some modern Codecs including IPhone and DJI Drone footage

[ShaferHart]

They've gotten a little bit more expensive. Been eyeing one to improve some iOS ports of a crossplatform app I have. Would go for the newer M ones but starting at 8gb won't do it for development.

[ep]

im loving my i7 hexacore, 64GB RAM, rock solid boring support for all my audio stack .. i bought it before the M1 was launched but have no regets.. it does the basics well enough