Follow up - Ram vs. processing

Kams · Kams #1 (**permalink**)

02-08-2010, 11:44 AM

Thanks, everybody! Just 1 follow up!

How would the 2.66 GHZ vs. 2.8 Ghz processors impact my work? I was going to bump up to 8GB of RAM and want to understand how the processors would impact workload in something like Logic Studio for multi-track editing. Is it worth the extra $400 for extra Ghz or the extra $600 for the Ram? If I had to pick 1 - which would impact my work more?

Thanks again, guys and gals!

Attimus · Attimus #2 (**permalink**)

02-08-2010, 11:48 AM

moar RAM

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #3 (**permalink**)

02-08-2010, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kams

Thanks, everybody! Just 1 follow up!

How would the 2.66 GHZ vs. 2.8 Ghz processors impact my work? I was going to bump up to 8GB of RAM and want to understand how the processors would impact workload in something like Logic Studio for multi-track editing. Is it worth the extra $400 for extra Ghz or the extra $600 for the Ram? If I had to pick 1 - which would impact my work more?

Thanks again, guys and gals!

Forget about the ram...Apple has always charged way too much for ram. You can upgrade the ram yourself later at a much lower price.

Just focus on processor speed. The dif. between 2.66 & 2.8 will most likely not be noticable. So get the 2.66...unless the 2.8 other noteworthy features such as better graphics hardware.

HTH,

- Nick

Donnut · Donnut #4 (**permalink**)

02-08-2010, 11:49 AM

I'm thinking the RAM probably, my brother uses iMovie heavily with multiple tracks, has 4gb and always runs out of memory. I can't wait to upgrade mine, I'm just waiting till the price of 8gb is more reasonable.
steve

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #5 (**permalink**)

02-08-2010, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Attimus

moar RAM

More ram may help later...but the OP is making a computer purchase decision...ram can be upgraded later.

- Nick

cuhnool · cuhnool #6 (**permalink**)

02-08-2010, 11:57 AM

Going with pigoo here. Unless you absolutely need the hardware on the 2.8, go for the 2.66. Don't buy RAM from Apple. Go to OWC, Newegg, or Crucial to buy RAM. I have heard lots of positive comments about OWC, and I have seen some good deals at Newegg.

Kams · Kams #7 (**permalink**)

02-08-2010, 12:00 PM

Does adding RAM void the apple care warranty? I normally buy warranties on new computers. I take it that the people who add RAM on their own typically do not. Should I skip the warranty?

Thanks in advance!

clayneal · clayneal #8 (**permalink**)

02-08-2010, 12:04 PM

ram and hdd up-grades are Apple approved and as such will not void Apple Care.

Clay

Kams · Kams #9 (**permalink**)

02-08-2010, 12:19 PM

IS adding RAM as easy as adding RAM on a tower?

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #10 (**permalink**)

02-08-2010, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kams

IS adding RAM as easy as adding RAM on a tower?

Easier!

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #11 (**permalink**)

02-08-2010, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuhnool

Don't buy RAM from Apple. Go to OWC, Newegg, or Crucial to buy RAM. I have heard lots of positive comments about OWC, and I have seen some good deals at Newegg.

Nice summary of all the good ram dealers!

- Nick

Kams · Kams #12 (**permalink**)

02-08-2010, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pigoo3

Nice summary of all the good ram dealers!

- Nick

Can anybody post a link to RAM that I would use to install in a new Macbook Pro? I'm trying to get an idea of pricing.

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #13 (**permalink**)

02-08-2010, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kams

Can anybody post a link to RAM that I would use to install in a new Macbook Pro? I'm trying to get an idea of pricing.

Go to:

OWC

And check it out!

- Nick

Kams · Kams #14 (**permalink**)

02-08-2010, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pigoo3

Nice summary of all the good ram dealers!

- Nick

Quote:

Originally Posted by pigoo3

Go to:

OWC

And check it out!

- Nick

Thank you!

clayneal #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 27, 2009 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 2,146 Mac Specs: late 08 macbook 2.0 4gig 320hdd10.7.3 32 gig iPhone 4s	02-08-2010, 12:04 PM ram and hdd up-grades are Apple approved and as such will not void Apple Care. Clay MY ADVICE COMES WITH A DOUBLE YOUR MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!
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Kams #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 08, 2010 Posts: 10	02-08-2010, 11:44 AM Thanks, everybody! Just 1 follow up! How would the 2.66 GHZ vs. 2.8 Ghz processors impact my work? I was going to bump up to 8GB of RAM and want to understand how the processors would impact workload in something like Logic Studio for multi-track editing. Is it worth the extra $400 for extra Ghz or the extra $600 for the Ram? If I had to pick 1 - which would impact my work more? Thanks again, guys and gals!
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Attimus #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 06, 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 68 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.53, 4gigs RAM, 250hd	02-08-2010, 11:48 AM moar RAM
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Donnut #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 10, 2009 Posts: 15	02-08-2010, 11:49 AM I'm thinking the RAM probably, my brother uses iMovie heavily with multiple tracks, has 4gb and always runs out of memory. I can't wait to upgrade mine, I'm just waiting till the price of 8gb is more reasonable. steve
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cuhnool #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 02, 2008 Location: Louisville Posts: 1,502 Mac Specs: MacBook 2.1GHz Core 2 Duo \| 1GB RAM \| OS X 10.6.3 \| 250GB External HD \| 8GB iPod Touch 1st Gen 3.1.3	02-08-2010, 11:57 AM Going with pigoo here. Unless you absolutely need the hardware on the 2.8, go for the 2.66. Don't buy RAM from Apple. Go to OWC, Newegg, or Crucial to buy RAM. I have heard lots of positive comments about OWC, and I have seen some good deals at Newegg.
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Kams #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 08, 2010 Posts: 10	02-08-2010, 12:00 PM Does adding RAM void the apple care warranty? I normally buy warranties on new computers. I take it that the people who add RAM on their own typically do not. Should I skip the warranty? Thanks in advance!
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Kams #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 08, 2010 Posts: 10	02-08-2010, 12:19 PM IS adding RAM as easy as adding RAM on a tower?
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