New to me Mac Mini 2012 -upgraded memory, disk, and monitor

[MrOak]

I just bought a Mac Mini 2012 era computer.

I upgraded the memory to 16 GB (purchased on Amazon for under $100), memory upgrade went easy and just works.

I also replaced the disk with a Samsung SSD 500 GB, (also ordered from Amazon for under $200, total for both was $235). installing the disk was a pain in the butt, it took hours. I formatted the disk and did a carbon copy clone from my prior disk prior to the install. To do that I put the new sad disk in an external enclosure and connected it by USB. Everything worked when I was done so it was worth doing.

 

I also connected an Asus PB278Q 27" monitor. Wow what a nice monitor. The increased resolution and clarity are great. I am connecting the monitor with a DVI cable to the DVI to HDMI adapter that came with the Mac Mini.

 

I do have a question however; would there be any advantage to connect the monitor to the display port on the Mac Mini? I can get a DVI to display port adaptor to make the connection. At very least it would free up the HDMI port on the back of the mac mini.

[Geek]

DVI is the way to go. Better refresh rate. Although you won't see much of difference if connected to the display port.

 

That is a nice upgrade. I have a 2009 Mini and did something similar to it a couple years ago. The Mini still serves me well.