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Re: Ram prices have been falling... - jdc - 01-28-2016
RAMd®d wrote:
Im running an app called Memory Monitor, and its often pegged near the top
I use the MM with the same results, but with less RAM.
My next Mac will be a 27" iMac, one because I like the screen size, two because a Retina version is available, and three because I can stuff it full of memory, in that order.
When that happens, I'll go from 8G or whatever the base is to 24G asap. That will leave a slot open, just in case.
Yeah, maybe I should just stop watching MM.
I really want a new iMac too, maybe end of the year, would be fine with a current model as a refurb. Could even get by with a 256 Flash only model. But would like the i7 and 4 GB of VRAM for bragging rights.
FWIW on your plan. 16 GB (8 x 2) = $100. A single 16 GB chip = $200.
So for the price of 24 (4 + 4 + 16) you could just go to 32 (8 + 8 + 8 + 8) and sell the stock 8 GB =)
Re: Ram prices have been falling... - C(-)ris - 01-28-2016
jdc wrote:
[quote=RAMd®d]
Im running an app called Memory Monitor, and its often pegged near the top
I use the MM with the same results, but with less RAM.
My next Mac will be a 27" iMac, one because I like the screen size, two because a Retina version is available, and three because I can stuff it full of memory, in that order.
When that happens, I'll go from 8G or whatever the base is to 24G asap. That will leave a slot open, just in case.
Yeah, maybe I should just stop watching MM.
I really want a new iMac too, maybe end of the year, would be fine with a current model as a refurb. Could even get by with a 256 Flash only model. But would like the i7 and 4 GB of VRAM for bragging rights.
FWIW on your plan. 16 GB (8 x 2) = $100. A single 16 GB chip = $200.
So for the price of 24 (4 + 4 + 16) you could just go to 32 (8 + 8 + 8 + 8) and sell the stock 8 GB =)
Other than the retina screen I'm not sure I can justify moving from a mid 2011 27" iMac. It has a 3.1ghz i7 Quad core, 2GB graphics card, 32GB of ram, room for a 6TB HD as well as a 1TB SSD, and still has an optical drive. No USB3, but that can be rectified with a Thunderbolt dock.
Re: Ram prices have been falling... - RAMd®d - 01-28-2016
Other than the retina screen I'm not sure I can justify moving from a mid 2011 27" iMac.
As I don't have a 27" iMac, justification isn't an issue.
My "newest" is a late 2012 i5, with 8G RAM, bought when it was discontinued. I haven't upgrade the memory yet as it doesn't get much use.
Re: Ram prices have been falling... - RAMd®d - 01-28-2016
Yeah, maybe I should just stop watching MM.
What fun would that be.
And it's more convenient than checking the now-graphicless (for memory Activity Monitor.
I can also "optimize" the memory before Safari stalls and tells me to reload all my pages.
Re: Ram prices have been falling... - jdc - 01-28-2016
C(-)ris wrote:
Other than the retina screen I'm not sure I can justify moving from a mid 2011 27" iMac. It has a 3.1ghz i7 Quad core, 2GB graphics card, 32GB of ram, room for a 6TB HD as well as a 1TB SSD, and still has an optical drive. No USB3, but that can be rectified with a Thunderbolt dock.
I would probably say the same thing -- except I have a 2010 2.93 i7. 1 GB 5750, slower SATA I and no T-bolt. I dont care about USB 3 either, but I would like 3 screens. Currently running a small screen via USB 2 to DVI adapter and it aint that great.
If I had a 2011, I could run those extra screens easier.
I could shop around... i just looked on CL and theres a 2011 3.4 i7 but the 1 GB 6970 for $800 about 40 mintues away. 16 GB of ram, prob all 4 slots full. So figure a little more $$ for ram.
Theres also a 2012 3.2 i5 with a cracked screen for $800, but almost same geekbench numbers at the 2011 i7. But 32 GB of ram, 3TB Fusion and 2 GB GtX680. New screen is $400+
Re: Ram prices have been falling... - C(-)ris - 01-28-2016
jdc wrote:
[quote=C(-)ris]
Other than the retina screen I'm not sure I can justify moving from a mid 2011 27" iMac. It has a 3.1ghz i7 Quad core, 2GB graphics card, 32GB of ram, room for a 6TB HD as well as a 1TB SSD, and still has an optical drive. No USB3, but that can be rectified with a Thunderbolt dock.
I would probably say the same thing -- except I have a 2010 2.93 i7. 1 GB 5750, slower SATA I and no T-bolt. I dont care about USB 3 either, but I would like 3 screens. Currently running a small screen via USB 2 to DVI adapter and it aint that great.
If I had a 2011, I could run those extra screens easier.
I could shop around... i just looked on CL and theres a 2011 3.4 i7 but the 1 GB 6970 for $800 about 40 mintues away. 16 GB of ram, prob all 4 slots full. So figure a little more $$ for ram.
Theres also a 2012 3.2 i5 with a cracked screen for $800, but almost same geekbench numbers at the 2011 i7. But 32 GB of ram, 3TB Fusion and 2 GB GtX680. New screen is $400+
The only thing to watch out for on the 2011s is there is a recall on the Graphics cards for the 1GB and 2GB versions. So make sure whatever one you buy either had the recall done or is still covered.
Re: Ram prices have been falling... - jdc - 01-28-2016
Thanks, good to know.
Still on the fence with the whole thing.
Re: Ram prices have been falling... - JoeH - 01-28-2016
C(-)ris wrote:
[quote=jdc]
[quote=C(-)ris]
Other than the retina screen I'm not sure I can justify moving from a mid 2011 27" iMac. It has a 3.1ghz i7 Quad core, 2GB graphics card, 32GB of ram, room for a 6TB HD as well as a 1TB SSD, and still has an optical drive. No USB3, but that can be rectified with a Thunderbolt dock.
I would probably say the same thing -- except I have a 2010 2.93 i7. 1 GB 5750, slower SATA I and no T-bolt. I dont care about USB 3 either, but I would like 3 screens. Currently running a small screen via USB 2 to DVI adapter and it aint that great.
If I had a 2011, I could run those extra screens easier.
I could shop around... i just looked on CL and theres a 2011 3.4 i7 but the 1 GB 6970 for $800 about 40 mintues away. 16 GB of ram, prob all 4 slots full. So figure a little more $$ for ram.
Theres also a 2012 3.2 i5 with a cracked screen for $800, but almost same geekbench numbers at the 2011 i7. But 32 GB of ram, 3TB Fusion and 2 GB GtX680. New screen is $400+
The only thing to watch out for on the 2011s is there is a recall on the Graphics cards for the 1GB and 2GB versions. So make sure whatever one you buy either had the recall done or is still covered.
Which recall is that? It is not listed among the repair extension programs on the Apple Support site.