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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...
  2. michial

    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...
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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...
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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...
  6. LillaK

    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...
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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...
  9. tommedema

    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...
  10. khaidir77

    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...
  11. liamshy

    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...
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    Using more than 32GB RAM on base 27" iMac

    So the apple website lists the base 3.4gHz 27" iMac as only configurable up to 32GB of RAM, while the mid-level and high-level 5k iMac support up to 64GB of RAM. I remember reading somewhere though, that people have placed up to 64GB into the base iMac regardless of what apple lists and that it...
  13. Heliotropen

    upgrade imac late 2013 ssd (internal vs external)?

    Hi all My late 27" Late 2013 imac (i5 - 8gb ram) - is insanely slow - I think it's the 1gb fusion drive: Esp. things like opening mails, or just having it open the emoj-window takes ages - so no smiies :D Anyways, I'm considering my options here: 1) I could throw in more ram, which is...
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    8GB vs 16GB RAM?

    Hello all, I'm currently a college student and I plan on getting the 2017 nTB MacBook Pro this summer. I am choosing between 8GB and 16GB RAM. Here are my general uses: web browsing, video streaming, occasional light picture or video editing, light gaming such as League of Legends, and I do...
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    SSD and RAM recommendations for MacBook Pro 13" Early 2011

    Hi, I have a MacBook Pro 8.1 (13" early 2011), and I want to upgrade the HDD (320GB 5.400rpm) and the RAM (4GB, the base model). I want to upgrade to 8GB RAM (2 modules of 4GB, correct me if I'm wrong) and something around 250GB SSD. What do I buy? I'm looking for straightforward answers, I...
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    Looking to upgrade mid 2012 13.3" Macbook Pro

    As I stated in the title, I am looking to enhance speed and overall functionality of my swiftly aging 13.3" 2012 MacBook Pro. Through some searching, I have found out that the easier way to do this is by installing an SSD as well as upgrading the RAM. However, will the difference be enough to...
  17. Kes.Siebring

    iPad Pro New 10.5" Geekbench Results

    Hello If someone is interested here are results from the geekbench 4. P.S. it has 4GB of RAM
  18. milovanstevan

    Non-Retina i7 4GB RAM vs i5 8GB RAM

    Hey there, I've recently decided to move to Apple products and I have a small dilemma. I was looking to buy a non-retina MacBook Pro since I do not have a lot of cash available. Most Macs I saw that fit my budget had either i7 with 4GB of RAM or i5 with 8GB of RAM. I used a laptop that had an i7...
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    rMB with 16gb RAM?

    I have just read an article on 9to5mac which says that the 16 gb Ram MB 12" is highly expected for the WWDC. Is there a possibility that this can be real? Would you buy it? What would its impacts be on the notebook and for its longevity?
  20. Nyte

    Macbook Pro 15 (Late 2008) OS / Hardware question.

    Hello! So I've got this old MBP for dirt cheap, it's got a faulty airport card and speakers, also I need to get a new battery for it. So the question is...should I stick to Sierra on it or just go Mavericks or something, from what I can tell I Sierra runs somewhat sluggish. (It came installed...