User is experiencing overheating issues with their current USB-C hub when connecting a monitor, audio interface, MIDI keyboard, and mouse/keyboard to their MacBook Air M1. The hub gets very hot (50-60°C), and the audio interface produces a buzzing noise when connected through the hub. They need a hub that can handle these peripherals without overheating and causing audio interference.
Hey everyone, I’m running into a bit of a problem with my **MacBook Air M1** and its limited number of **Thunderbolt ports**. I’m trying to connect a few peripherals while keeping my MacBook charged, but I’m running into heat issues with my current setup and am hoping for some advice. Here’s what I’m trying to connect: * **27" 1440p 180Hz Monitor** (connected via HDMI 2.0) * **Audio Interface** (connected to my guitar and microphone) * **MIDI Keyboard** * **Mouse & Keyboard** (preferably connected via USB—though I can use Bluetooth if necessary, but I’d prefer not to be limited by that) # Current Setup: I’ve been using a **USB hub** to connect everything, but the hub gets **really hot** (around **50-60°C**), and I’m worried about potential overheating. It’s handling both video output and powering multiple devices at once, which I think is causing the heat buildup. Also, it seems like my audio interface gives off a buzzing noise when I connect it thru the USB hub compared to connecting it directly. # What I need: 1. **Monitor** connected at **1440p 180Hz**. 2. **Audio interface** (connected to guitar and mic). 3. **MIDI keyboard** and **mouse & keyboard** connected (ideally via USB, but Bluetooth is an option if necessary). 4. **Power delivery** to keep the MacBook charged while all of this is running. # Questions: * I’m hoping to find a **USB-C hub** that can handle all of these peripherals without overheating. **Thunderbolt docks** are great, but they tend to be pretty expensive, and I’m hoping to avoid that if possible. * **What’s the best combination to connect all these peripherals to a USB-C hub?** Should I connect my **monitor directly to the MacBook** (via USB-C or Thunderbolt), and then connect everything else (audio interface, keyboard, mouse, charger) to a **USB-C hub**? Or is there a better setup?? * Not sure if I should change my display to Displayport instead of HDMI. I heard that DPs does not heat up USB hubs. Thanks in advance for any advice or recommendations!