Cách nâng cấp Mac mini mà không cần trả giá cao cho Apple

Macworld The Mac mini boasts the fast processors, and rivals even Apple’s most pro computers despite costing significantly less. However, as great as it is, there is a problem with the Mac mini—the at-purchase storage upgrades are pricey and after you buy one, it’s nearly impossible to upgrade its internal components. However, we’re here to help. There are two basic Mac mini models: latest M4 mini (5 inches square, 2 inches deep) and older M1/M2 mini (7.7 inches square, 1.4 inches deep). Here, we have rounded up the best hardware upgrades and accessories you can buy for either the old or newer models. Most of the M1/M2 tips work with the Apple Studio, too, as that remains the same size. Apple doesn’t let you upgrade the Mac mini with inexpensive third-party components such as RAM or internal storage, and it prices its custom-build options at the very high end of affordability. With the earlier Mac mini Apple fixed the RAM to the processor and the SSD to the logic board so they couldn’t be swapped out after you buy one. The M4 mini is different with a detachable SSD but swapping this out is beyond most mere mortals. Here we look at your best Mac mini upgrade options, adding: storage, memory, screen, speakers and microphone. If you want to jump straight to the reviews: Hubs and docks for Mac mini M4 Hubs and docks for Mac mini M2 Other Mac mini accessories Above: Inside the Mac mini M4. Although it looks easy, because Apple’s SSD controller is built into the chip, you can’t simply swap out its SSD with a part bought from Amazon or some computer store. If you can do this yourself you probably wouldn’t be reading this article! L0vertodream via X Upgrading the Mac mini: Adding memory and storage In our FAQ at the foot of this feature we go into more detail about the difficulties of upgrading the Mac mini’s internal components—as it is with most Macs. There are solutions that are quite messy, such as adding external storage. Flexible but messy: A Mac mini with two external SSDs: a Plugable 1TB Thunderbolt 3 External SSD NVMe Drive and a CalDigit Tuff Nano (10Gbps USB-C). Thankfully there are less messy ways of adding fast storage to your Mac mini. Foundry Adding external storage The simplest way to add storage to a Mac mini is the same as any other Mac: Connect an external hard drive or SSD using one of the Thunderbolt ports on the back of the computer. Even the slowest Solid-state drives (SSD) are faster than mechanical hard disk drives (HDD), but look out for speed differences—entry-level SSDs provide speeds of around 500MB/s, while more advanced models can step up to 2,000MB/s or even 6,000MB/s. See SSD or HDD in the FAQs. Another way to add inexpensive portable storage is via an SD or microSD card—once the go-to storage format for camera users but also a great format for cheap and portable backup and archive storage. Sadly, the Mac mini doesn’t have a card reader slot, so you’ll need to add one, such as this UGreen USB-C SD Card Reader for $15. But these are admittedly ugly methods. You’ll have wires hanging out of the back of your Mac mini and a desk cluttered with drives. It’s neater to keep storage hidden inside. Apple won’t let you do it, but there are some great solutions that we have tested here. Adding Internal storage The best option is to get more internal storage in your Mac mini, but Apple’s custom-built pricing means upgrading a 256GB model to 1TB will cost you an extra $500, and 2TB will cost $800, while M4 Pro options cost even more: 4TB is $1,800 and 8TB will set you back a whopping $3,800. If you can’t swing the prices for more storage or just decide later that you need more, there are hardware solutions that connect to the mini without messing up the footprint of the small computer. We’ve tested and reviewed these Mac mini storage accessories for you. The tested Mac mini hubs feature upgradeable and inexpensive internal storage plus a range of extra ports, supporting the NVMe form factors that resemble a stick…