Snazzy Labs
Soon the new Mac miniSpecial event from 3:00 am on the 9thWhile there are rumors announced at, one YouTuber is unveiling a modified model that is 78% smaller than the current M1 Mac mini and adds MagSafe (power connector that connects by magnetic force).
The M1 Mac mini announced in November 2020, contrary to the drastic changes in the contents, the exterior follows the unibody (seamless housing carved from one aluminum plate) since the 2010 model as it is. doing.However, the M1 chip is equipped with an SoC that integrates CPU, GPU, and unified memory, and the number of parts should be significantly reduced compared to Intel Mac.The inside is full of empty spaceIt was.
Tired of this modified mac mini is Quinn Nelson, who runs the YouTube channel Snazzy Labs. He took out the contents of the M1 Mac mini and ported it to a DIY housing he designed to realize a so-called Mac mini mini.
The key to downsizing the Mac mini was what to do with the 150W power supply, which occupies most of the internal space. Nelson cleared this by modifying the 65W power adapter for the Microsoft Surface to replace it with a MagSafe 2 connector and connecting it to a DC voltage regulator that connects to the Mac mini’s logic board.
And the ultra-small case made by myself with a 3D printer also attracted attention in Mac Pro (2019).“Grated cheese” design full of cooling holesIs adopted to improve the heat exhaust efficiency. In addition, by moving the antenna and power button to the new housing and removing the cooling fan (cheese grated for that purpose), the internal parts are within 28% of the original volume.
When I ran the benchmark on the modified machine, the result was the same as the Mac mini before the modification, and it seems that there is no problem with waste heat even if it becomes fanless. For experienced users who want to do this modification on their own, Nelson has published a detailed guide.
The next Mac mini is expected to come out in 2022 (if not announced in March) with the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips and a revamped design.GenerallyThe housing is expected to be thinnerHowever, even in 2020, there was plenty of room for miniaturization, but there may be an aspect that early release was prioritized.
Source:Snazzy Labs(YouTube)
via:MacRumors
