How much RAM for graphics and music mixing?

[WilliamTyl]

Hi, thanks to covid I am having a hell of a time getting my hands on the new M1 with 16GB of RAM. Do you think there is any chance that 8GB of RAM can do the job? I was using a very old 2011 Macbook for some 2d animations and photoshop and some Garageband stuff, and it almost never crashed (almost). Do you think maybe 8 GB can be enough, or should I wait yet one more month? Thanks

 

[ticctacc]

it seems for what your doing 8gb is fine.But I would always get as much ram as you can afford. if you current Mac is working wait

 

[WilliamTyl]

No the old one is dead since two months (death by coffee)

 

[RAFbombhead]

Best tip is to buy the highest spec you can afford. It’ll be worth more by the end and if your usage changes, you have capacity to do so.

 

[xboxbml]

Yeah always go for the most you can afford! Your usage will change over time. Plus it's always worth more if you ever decide to get a newer one.