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RAM management! Apps reloading
RAM management is really bad on iOS 11. Apps reload multiple times a day, and I don’t have that many apps open. This is on a iPhone 8 Plus with 3gb RAM! What is going on?? Is it any better on 11.2 beta? -
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MBP 13" (2012): RAM vs SSD upgrade
Hello! Needing some guidance on which upgrade to prioritize due to budget constraints. I have a mid-2012 13" MacBook Pro (non-retina, 4GB RAM, 500GB HD) which has become quite slow now - slow to open apps, search in finder/spotlight, open a new browser tab, etc. At first I was set on upgrading...- lobster24
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- 13" macbook pro mid-2012 ram ssd upgrade
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Does 8GB of RAM Make a Difference?
Hi. I have a MBP from 2011 (4GB of RAM, Intel i5 2.4GHz, Intel IGP 5000 graphics) Im having a serious slowdown problem recently, and was wondering if the RAM was the issue? Could this be it, or do I need to be looking into another source of the problem (Maybe need to clean the inside, etc.)...- Mac03ForLife
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- intel macbookpro ram
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- Forum: macOS Sierra (10.12)
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mac pro 1,1 a1186 with 2,1 firmware
just recently i ended up with a mac pro 1,1 a1186 with all original hardware the original hard drive original nvidia geforce 7300 gt 256mb of video ram, 2 xeon dual core processors at 2.66ghz 16gb of system ram. i do have this machine running 10.7.5 lion. one thing i find odd is this one doesnt... -
Why does my Macbook Pro eat up memory just using basic apps?
My MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) keeps on using memory from my 120gb "Macintosh HD" from doing simple things such as reading news, watching netflix etc.. I had to reinstall OS and start from scratch yesterday because my computer was using memory for the reason listed above, I thought...- Ralphiatto
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- apple mac macbook memory osx ram storage
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Upgrade: i5 to i7 Processor, or 8 GB to 16 GB RAM?
Hello, so currently I have a Macbook Pro from 2014 running iOS 10.12.6, and here are its current specs: Processor: 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 Memory: 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 I'm going to be upgrading to a new laptop for school, so here are the choices that I have: 2.3GHz dual-core 7th-generation...- missjantastic
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- 6 gb 8 gb i5 processor i7 processor memory memory vs cpu memory vs processor ram ram vs cpu upgrade
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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RAM Upgrade New iMac 27"
Hi, I am awaiting my new iMac 27" which should arrive this week. I already purchased 64 gb of the recommended RAM ( https://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/2400DDR4S64S/ ). My question is, OPTION 1: Does it matter if I install the RAM upgrade 'before' I turn on the computer... -
How much force is normal to install 2017 iMac Ram?
Hi. Just finished installing extra Crucial ram in my new 2017 iMac, but I'm a bit concerned about how much force was needed. I ended up pushing VERY firmly down using two finger, to the point there was a few very slight plasticky creaking nosies from the inside. I might just be being OCD with my... -
Crucial 32GB DDR4 2400 for iMac27 issue
I got brand new iMac 27 2017 today with stock 8GB, and ordered Mac certified crucial memory 32gb. When I try to boot up with both in (correctly installed) the iMac won't boot, when I put one or the other alone it boots as well. When I was running only 32 gb crucial the iMac suddenly shut down... -
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2017 iMac. Did I expect too much?
Hello, Until last month I had still been using an early 2011 MacBook Pro. I had upgraded it a couple times. Years ago with 16GB of RAM up from the factory 4GB. Then a bit over a year ago I went to a SSD. This computer was still pretty fast using Lightroom, Photoshop etc. However about 2 years... -
Is 16gb of RAM on a 21.5 iMac enough?
I do very minor video and photo editing for my family and my son does some for his YouTube channel. Not in 4k. Since the 21.5” iMac I want isn’t upgradable I’m getting 16gb with 552ssd. Is that sufficient enough RAM? -
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256 GB SSD or 16 GB RAM? 2017 MacBook Pro No Touch Bar
So I just purchased a new MacBook Pro 13" no Touch Bar with an i7, 16 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD. I will mainly use this machine for college (management), couple of PDFs, excel, word, powerpoint, light casual gaming (Blizzard games), web browsing, Spotify, and photoshop. I won't be using virtual...- asoksevil
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- macbook pro ram ssd storage
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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8GB/256SSD VS 16GB/128GB - For FCPX (Macbook Pro 2017)
I'm looking to buy the 2017 Macbook Pro which will be used mainly for browsing and editing with Final Cut Pro. I've chosen the highest i7 and am no conflicted on whether going for more ram, less storage or the opposite. I'd like to somewhat futureproof it and keep it for up to four years...- VictorChikov
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- macbook macbook pro ram ssd storage
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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Mac Pro 4,1 to 5,1 RAM slot 1 not recognized
Just did a 4,1 to 5,1 upgrade on my 2009 Mac Pro running 10.11.6 El Capitan. All is well EXCEPT that RAM slot 1 isn't recognized. Before: 2009 Mac Pro 4,1 2 x 2.26GHz quad-core After: 2009 Mac Pro 5,1 2 x 3.33GHx (x5680) hex-core Firmware update went fine. Both CPUs are recognized in... -
Resolved Macbook Pro 13" with 2.9 vs 3.1 GHz processor
Hi all, I've decided to purchase my first Macbook. I've chosen Macbook Pro 13" with Touch Bar+Touch ID, but I'm torn between two options: should I choose the older model with a 2.9 GHz processor (i5+Intel Iris Plus Graphics 550) or the new one with a 3.1 GHz processor (i5+Intel Iris Plus...- LillaK
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- gaming macbook pro processor ram touch id upgrade
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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Need held to choose RAM for iMac
Hello Friends, I am a newbie at this Forum, and hope will get help and suggestions from experienced people around here. Currently I am using iMac 27" 5K (Late 2015 Edition)and 4+4 RAM, want to upgrade to 32GB, need help as which one I should buy ?? -
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MBP 13" 2017 upgrade RAM or processor?
Haven't seen any thread addressing this question for the new model. What I use my mac for: excel and stata (mostly financial and macro econ modeling, use some pretty phat spreadsheets and models); am learning R and how to write in C; watching rick and morty; porn. Would I be better served...- hindvik
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- 13 inch 2017 macbok pro processor ram
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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OSX 10.12 using 3GB swap when 9GB/16GB RAM is used
As you can see from the attached screen shot, my Macbook Pro (2015) with OSX 10.12 is using 3GB SWAP when only 9GB RAM out of 16GB is being used. This is causing my system to become pretty much unusable. The SWAP memory is too slow and the system becomes unresponsive. Is this common behavior...- tommedema
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- ram swap
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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Which RAM is suitable? 1866 MHz or 2133 MHz DDR3L?
Which RAM is suitable? 1866 MHz or 2133 MHz DDR3L? Hi there, I got these 2 pairs of RAM: 1866MHz DDR3L - 8 GB x 2 Kingston HyperX Impact Black 2133 MHz DDR3L - 8 GB x 2 G.Skill RipJaw Can someone tell me which one is suitable for my system: MacBook Pro 15" 2.6GHz i7 (Mid 2012)? Also running...- khaidir77
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- 16gb ddr3l 1866mhz 2133mhz macbook pro 15 2012 non retina ram
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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iMac 2014 with 64 GB Ram?
Hi Folks, Just curious if anyone here has attempted to "hack" their 1st gen 5k iMac with 64 GB of Ram? (iMac15,1) I am fully aware that *officially* this model only supports 32 GB ram. However I am wondering if anyone has attempted to install 64 GB to find out if this is a real limitation or...
