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– DELL 27 4K USB-C Hub Monitor P2723QE , which comes with an integrated USB-C hub, this eliminates all the additional Hubs and cables usually required. if you intend to use it with any Apple Laptop you need to get an adapter for best connectivity. No Ethernet port is included on the new Studio Display, i.e. – Apple Studio Display, expensive but currently unmatched built-in camera (12MP & Centre Stage) You may want a separate monitor at home or in the office for your laptop.Īs Apple’s Thunderbolt Display is out of production, below are some alternatives: 85 AUD or for a more powerful alternative a OWC 14-Port Thunderbolt 3 Dock approx. If you also plan to use an additional Monitor with your MBPro, we recommend either a Satechi Slim Aluminum Type-C Multi-Port Adapter approx. In order to connect any USB based external devices (backup harddrives, USB Sticks, etc.) we recommend the MacAlly USB-C to USB-A adapters at approx.

#ARCHICAD 25 APPLE SILICON MAC#

We highly recommend adding APPLE CARE to all Apple mobile device purchases, for an extended 3 year warranty period.Īll new Apple iMacs, MacSutdio & Mac minis still come with USB 3 ports – however all Apple MBPro’s only have USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 ports.

#ARCHICAD 25 APPLE SILICON PRO#

We now also include the iPad Pro 12.9, which in combination with an iMac is fantastic – for more details read our thoughts here.Īpple Pencil (2nd gen.) Depending on your specific usage scenario, you may not require the iPad with Cellular option – we find an iPhone can easily be used as a hotspot. ** RAM can no longer be upgraded on Apple silicon based Macs after purchase. alts and adds or single residential.Īpple M2 chip with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine Spec suitable for a CAD workstation for small architectural projects, i.e. To make the most of the 10Gb Ethernet port (optional for MacMini) a compatible Switch is required.īest used with an external Display and a USB-C Hub (refer below).ġ4-inch Liquid Retina XDR display The entry level MacBook Pro 14 inch has the exact same spec as the highest spec MacMini – we recommend to consider if you really need a Laptop, or rather spend the money on a bigger Display, or a 2nd Display for another location and transport the MacMini in between instead of a MacBook Pro. they require a WebCam, Display, Keyboard and Mouse ®fer below). rendering software.Īpple M1 Max with 10-core CPU, 24-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engineĥ12GB SSD storage Both the MacMini and MacStudio do not include any peripherals, i.e.

Spec suitable for a CAD workstation as well as being able to deal better with heavier loads, e.g. Spec suitable as a regular CAD workstation for medium sized architectural projects.Īlso suitable as ARCHICAD BIMCLOUD server for small office with medium sized projects – choose capacity & ethernet card depending on your specific requirements.Īpple M2 Pro with 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine

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Current generation MacBook Pros can not be downgraded to macOS 12 (Monterey) to accomodate older versions.įor a workstation hardware cost analysis in AUD of the various options below please refer here and to understand how this compares with PC hardware please look here.

Please note only the latest versions of both Vectorworks (2023 SP2) & Archicad (25 b7000 & 26 b5003) are supported to run on macOS 13 (Ventura) which all new Apple hardware ship with. 4GB) and also can not be upgraded with sufficient RAM to allow for larger BIM models. The new M1 24-inch iMac is not considered here, as it does not allow for higher spec graphics cards (max. We’re often asked which Apple Hardware we recommend for Architects – so here is our shortlist: Apple has discontinued the ageing (yet powerful) intel based 27-inch iMac – at this stage it is unlikely they will bring this model back into their line-up.

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