Help deciding on Macbook Pro 15' config

[CodeJoy]

Oh ok did not know the 560X is a big upgrade, maybe I will just get the 2.6 i7 is I’m not using more then 16gb ram when I first start using the laptop.

It's a bit faster in theory, but I personally doubt that you'll see much of that benefit in real life use. I certainly don't think you're getting $100 worth of extra performance. In reality, both the 555 and 560 are a bit slow. It's fair to disagree though.

In my opinion, I'd say stick with the lower spec 15" and the 32G RAM. If you really think you need 512G SSD then add that too, but don't pay for CPU or GPU upgrades. Spend that money on an eGPU instead if you really think GPU is something important.
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Not everyone here is price sensitive perhaps...

Certainly not, but those who aren't are probably not posting to ask for help with the configuration either.

 

[chrisischris108]

It's a bit faster in theory, but I personally doubt that you'll see much of that benefit in real life use. I certainly don't think you're getting $100 worth of extra performance. In reality, both the 555 and 560 are a bit slow. It's fair to disagree though.

In my opinion, I'd say stick with the lower spec 15" and the 32G RAM. If you really think you need 512G SSD then add that too, but don't pay for CPU or GPU upgrades. Spend that money on an eGPU instead if you really think GPU is something important.
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Certainly not, but those who aren't are probably not posting to ask for help with the configuration either.

Thank you so much! Going to stick with my 32gb RAM since it seems if upgrading only one thing it should be the most useful. I have 2 external hard drives both being 7200 rpm g-drives and I always can get an external ssd later on if I need. Thank you for confirming the 32 RAM decision!