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  1. aevan

    PSA: you probably don’t need 32 or 64Gb RAM unless you know you need it.

    With the new MBPs, this question is super-popular on these forums, and I see multiple posts spreading misinformation and FUD about 16Gb models, causing a bunch of people to most likely overspend of panic about their purchases. There is a lot of misunderstanding how RAM and swap files work and...
  2. MY_USERNAME

    The Elimination of RAM

    I’m sure I’m a bit misguided in my thinking, since I can’t find a good discussion about it on the inter-webs. Is Apple looking to completely eliminate the need for RAM with its Mx silicon? Specifically, the end goal would be to produce a computer with 0bytes of RAM but every bit as efficient...
  3. 81Tiger04

    Ordering a MBP - help choosing options. Thanks!

    I'm sitting here with my wife trying to configure her new MBP and we're having some debate over what to get. She is a virtual teacher so her computer is very important to her. It needs to operate smoothly and always be up to the task, no matter what it may be. On a daily basis, she is doing...
    • 81Tiger04
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    • 16" macbook pro macbook pro options ram ssd
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  4. K

    How much ram: 16 vs 32?

    Greetings everyone, Context: - For the last decade, I've been using a late 2011 MBP 15'/ i7 2.3GHz/ 16GB RAM. Served me incredibly well, but has been running slower and slower for the past 12-18months (+ errors, etc), and now struggles significantly with gaming and multitasking. - I multitask a...
  5. omareletr

    14" M1 Pro MBP with 16GB vs 32GB RAM? (Video Editing)

    Hey all, I am super excited about purchasing the new M1 Pro MacBook Pro, but I'm not sure which configuration would work best for me. I mostly do video editing (4K footage) on Final Cut Pro X and minor photo editing on Photoshop. I usually have a million chrome tabs open though as well. So...
    • omareletr
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    • 16 gb ram 32gb ram m1 pro macbook pro 2021 mbp 14" new mbp ram
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  6. archi penko

    M1 Max 32GB vs 64GB RAM? Use cases for each

    I’m about to for these new MBPs… For the new M1 MAX Chip, why would one use 64GB RAM over 32 GB of RAM? What are you specifically using it for? What applications if any specifically you found 64GB helps/is really needed? Any thoughts on having that amount of RAM?
    • archi penko
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    • macbook pro macbook pro 2021 pros & cons ram
    • Replies: 166
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  7. PeterLC

    Adding 16GB to core GPU or to RAM

    I'm thinking of just the BASIC 16" MBP, 16 core GPU, 16GB RAM and 512 GB or 1TB SSD but am also considering soon buying X-Plane 11/12. I don't intend to run anything else that is 'heavy' (at the same time) but, other than gaming, need some RAM to work with spreadsheets. I kind of understand...
  8. H

    iMac (late 2015): Is this RAM arrangement OK?

    I bought 2x8GB RAM sticks for my late 2015 iMac that came with 2x4GB sticks of RAM, I put it in but the machine doesn't boot, I searched and found the RAM sticks have to be inserted in certain order, so it now ends up like this: I read from somewhere that the RAM sticks have better performance...
    • hzxu
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    • imac ram
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iMac
  9. ctjack

    Don't buy M1 Air with 8Gb of RAM

    I was a happy camper with my Air m1 512gb/8Gb of RAM on macOS 11.2. Even though my usage got me close to 100% used, i couldn't care less because i was really making it work hard with tons of tabs open in every software while driving 2k external - so 2 displays. But then i fall a victim of OS...
  10. L

    (apple silicon ) Would 16gb RAM be enough for future proofing ?

    Sup. While ram management might be good on macOS ,and aarch improving it further ,8gb isn't actually "enough" on current M1 lineup . Which makes me wonder ,will 16/512 base mpb m1x models be enough for future proofing,assuming i plan on keeping it for around 6years+ ? As they are already very...
  11. KingCornWallis

    MP 1,1-5,1 RAM Slots not Working on Mac Pro 4,1

    I have a Mac Pro 4,1 (flashed to 5,1) Dual CPU Tray and booted it up after being in storage for the last 3 months to find that Slots 3 and 4 of tray are not working; RAM installed in these slots are not detected by macOS. It is my understanding that slots 3 and 4 are connected, and if one is...
  12. P

    iMac 2020 ram upgrade issues

    Hello, I think I have a problem with the compatibility of ram memory modules in the iMac 2020. Although all modules are of the same brand (Crucial) the same capacity (8gb) and the same clock speed (2666mhz) “see photo” when installed, the system does not work at the indicated speed but at a...
    • Pipengue
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    • 2020 imac issues ram upgrade
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iMac
  13. W

    Get 8GB or 16GB RAM for VirtualMachine running Kali Linux and Windows10?

    Hi! I'm on the fence between choosing a Macbook pro 13" from mid-12, with 2,5 GHz Dual-core Intel core i5 processor, upgraded with 16GB 1600 DDR3 RAM and 1TB SSD - or choosing a Macbook pro late -13, with 2,4GHz Intel Core i5, 8GB 1600 DDR3 RAM and 256GB SSD. The difference in graphics is the...
  14. Apple Knowledge Navigator

    MS Office vs Google Workspace

    I'm looking to migrate to a new suite of productivity apps for my small business, and the Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) is one consideration. I've used MS Office for many many years, but it's starting to become a little bloated and expensive for my needs. I want to move away from 365...
  15. M

    Massive RAM Usage in MBP

    I know that this topic (heavy RAM usage in M1 Macs) has already been discussed, but nobody posted any RAM numbers in posts that I saw. I have recently transitioned from a Windows computer, to an M1 MacBook Pro. Activity Monitor is saying that I am using 5.97 Gb/8Gb of RAM with only a few tabs...
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    iPad Pro Looks like the M1 iPad Pro is about to Become More Pro by Using the Extra RAM

    https://www.macrumors.com/2021/06/25/ios-ipados-15-apps-request-for-more-ram/
    • PrettyWings
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    • ipad pro m1 chip ram
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iPad
  17. P

    iPad Pro Difference in Experience Between the 8 GB and the 16 GB M1 Pro Models?

    Hey all, I am still not quite sure about this, as there have been a few comparison videos so far and things weren't clear from those. is there really no noticeable difference at this point between the experience of having an 8 GB model vs a 16 GB model, except for storage?
    • PrettyWings
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    • difference ipad pro m1 chip ram
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: iPad
  18. phillies3429

    M1 16GB RAM and SWAP Memory Being Used

    I got a refurbished M1 MacBook Air from Apple and went for the 16GB of RAM. I look at the activity monitor and to my surprise 2.40GB SWAP memory is being used. Should I be concerned? I only have 11 safari tabs open. Nothing else really running in the background other than music. Thoughts? Thanks!
  19. A

    Other Are there any rumors on how much RAM the iPhone 13 will have for the non-pro models?

    Haven't seen any rumors or discussions regarding RAM. Since they did 4GB and 6GB on the base and pro models, perhaps it's time to bump to 6GB for all models?
    • amoebas
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    • iphone 13 ram rumor
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: iPhone
  20. I

    just ordered the MBA M1 with 8GB RAM is it enough for....?

    ....to do some video and picture editing, office work, presentations, browsing and for watching videos ? or is it more like that I can run every program as good as with 16GB of RAM but can't open as many programs as on the 16GB RAM version? thank you.
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