Mac 32 Gb Ram With 8th Gen I7 For Hacking
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While it’s true that a Mac with more RAM feels noticeably faster, that’s only true up to a point. For example, if you upgrade from 4GB to 8GB or 16GB, you’ll feel like your Mac has been turbo-boosted. However, for most users, if you upgrade from 16GB to 32GB, you won’t notice much of a. The argument for 32 GB of RAM in the new Macbook Pro is a bit misguided for most. The magic limit of 32 GB of RAM will not help your Creative Suite run faster any more than if you had 16. What will help the Creative Suite run faster is a dedicated GPU.
The long-awaited, long-rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro has officially landed, and it promises to fix all of the gripes that users had with the previous flagship 15-inch MacBook Pros while increasing performance by “up to 80%” for designers, photographers, video editors, and everyone in between.
The point of the 16-inch MacBook Pro seems to be two-fold.
First, Apple wanted to address many of the complaints that users have voiced about the previous flagship 15-inch models: a poorly designed keyboard that broke easily, no escape key, insufficient cooling, and maximum specs that had fallen behind the competition. Second, Apple wanted to try and pack in as much power as possible, putting the top-of-the-line specs of this machine into a league of their own, at least compared to every other Apple notebook ever made.
We haven’t yet had the chance to test this computer ourselves (stay tuned for that…) but Apple seems to have succeeded on both counts.
As the name implies, the latest flagship MacBook Pro comes with a 16-inch Retina Display, making it the largest Retina display ever put in a notebook. With a resolution of 3072×1920 for a pixel density of 226 ppi, brightness of 500 nits, and P3 wide color gamut, it promises to deliver the performance pros have come to expect from Apple’s displays.
The other major improvement to the surface of the computer is the keyboard, which has ditched the much-maligned butterfly mechanism for a specially-designed, ultra-thin scissor mechanism Apple is calling “the new Magic Keyboard.” These keys promise to be everything the old mechanism wasn’t, offering 1mm of key travel, a “stable key feel” and, for those of us who hated these omissions before, an actual physical ESC key and inverted-T arrangement for the arrow keys.
In terms of I/O, the computer comes with four Thunderbolt 3 USB-C connections and a headphone jack.
Cosmetic tweaks and improvements aside, the 16-inch MBP is all about performance, and if you have the cash to spend, this computer can be specced out to be far more powerful than any Apple notebook that came before it.
The CPU options include the latest 9th-Gen Intel Core i7 and i9 processors, all the way up to the 2.4GHz 8‑core Core i9 with a Turbo Boost up to 5.0GHz; RAM starts at 16GB and can be configured all the way up to 64GB; storage starts at 512GB and can be configured all the way up to a staggering 8TB; and AMD Radeon Pro 5000M series graphics with up to 8GB of onboard storage. The graphics are particularly interesting, as Apple is calling these GPUs “the first 7nm mobile discrete GPUs for pro users.”
All of this is powered by a 100Wh battery—the largest ever in a MacBook—that promises 11 hours of unplugged “web browsing or Apple TV app video playback.” And the improved cooling system features larger fans and a larger heat sink that promises “significantly more heat dissipation,” allowing the computer to “sustain up to 12 more watts of power during intensive workloads” compared to the previous 15-inch models.
“Our pro customers tell us they want their next MacBook Pro to have a larger display, blazing-fast performance, the biggest battery possible, the best notebook keyboard ever, awesome speakers and massive amounts of storage, and the 16-inch MacBook Pro delivers all of that and more,” says Apple senior director of Mac and iPad Product Marketing, Tom Boger. “With its brilliant 16-inch Retina display, 8-core processors, next-gen pro graphics, even better thermal design, new Magic Keyboard, six-speaker sound system, 100Wh battery, up to 8TB of storage and 64GB of fast memory, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is the world’s best pro notebook.”
The “world’s best pro notebook.” We know a few PC brands that’ll have something to say about that, but one thing’s for sure, Apple has made their flagship MacBook Pro significantly more competitive once again.
Here’s Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro promo video that features several creatives—including adventure photographer Chris Burkard–talking about creativity and how the new Apple notebook fits into their professional workflows:
To find out more about the 16-inch MacBook Pro or configure your own, head over to the Apple website. Just be ready for a little sticker shock…
The base configuration—with a 2.6GHz 6-core 9th Gen Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and a Radeon Pro 5300M with 4GB of GDDR6 memory—will cost you $2400. Specced all the way up with a 2.4GHz 8‑core 9th Gen Core i9 (Turbo Boost up to 5.0GHz), 64GB of RAM, 8TB or SSD storage, and a Radeon Pro 5500M with 8GB of GDDR6 memory onboard, you’ll be paying a whopping $6,100!
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A RAM Install on a 27-inch iMac through the “back door”Now that the new iMac Pro is available, you might be thinking about getting one to speed through video editing and rendering…or just to gain bragging rights. There was a bit of controversy once the iMac Pro became available to pre-order, as it was also announced that unlike the “regular” iMac, the Pro model did not have a hatch on the back for performing easy memory upgrades. While more reasonably-priced upgrades than those from Apple will be available from MacSales.com in the near future, OWC CEO Larry O’Connor recently noted that:
“… with consideration to the relatively limited trade-in value of the lowest base 32GB option, the current cost of a full 64GB or 128GB kit and the labor involved with the upgrade – we currently recommend purchasing an iMac Pro with the amount of memory you believe will be needed.”
How much RAM should you purchase for your iMac Pro, or for any Mac that isn’t easily upgradeable by users?
The amount of RAM that should come pre-installed in your Mac depends on what you’ll be using the Mac for and what model you purchase.
iMac Pro
Those who are purchasing the iMac Pro are usually doing so for a reason — they need the incredible power of this computer. At a starting price of $4,999 with 32GB of RAM and the basic processor, it’s quite pricy. Get it with the top of the line processor with 18 cores, 128GB of RAM, and 4TB of SSD storage and you’re looking at a $13,348 price tag — before taxes!
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Our suggestion for those who are considering the purchase of an iMac Pro for a specific use case and application is to ask others who already use that app how much RAM they would suggest. You’ll find that user forums and online groups are a valuable resource for finding the “sweet spot” for required RAM for a particular app.
That being said, if you’re considering the purchase of an iMac Pro — even with the base 8-core processor and storage — a good suggestion would be to get it with 64GB of RAM for future needs. That drops the price tag down to a more reasonable $6,548.
Once OWC’s DIY kit and Turnkey Upgrade options become available, you’ll have another solution for bumping up the RAM in your computer.
iMac
The iMac now comes with 8GB of RAM pre-installed, which is sufficient for many users. For those who are purchasing the 27-inch iMac, the good news is that you can easily upgrade your computer buy purchasing RAM from MacSales.com and installing it through the “back door” on the device. The 21.5-inch iMac does not come with that door, so you’ll want to think ahead to possible uses of the computer during its working life.
Will you be creating photo books, doing detailed photo retouching, editing 4K video, or composing music? Consider ordering that computer with 16GB of RAM (the maximum for the 21.5-inch model). That 27-inch iMac can be upgraded to a total of 64GB of RAM from the factory for “just” $1,400… or you can save a lot of money purchasing your upgrade from MacSales.com for $648 (prices in this article are as of this publishing date) — less than half of what Apple charges!
MacBook
Apple’s sleek little MacBook now comes with 8GB of RAM standard, which is more than enough for many purposes. For most day-to-day use, that 8GB of RAM is sufficient for web browsing, email, social networking, running your favorite productivity apps, and even doing work with Photos.
Going to be doing work with Adobe’s Creative Cloud or perhaps need more RAM to juggle a pile of apps? Upgrading to the maximum — 16GB — is just $200 more.
MacBook Air
The slender MacBook Air has one thing Apple’s other laptops are lacking — “normal” ports and not the USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports found on the MacBook and MacBook Pro. Like the MacBook, the MacBook Air is outfitted with a standard load of 8GB of RAM. It does not come in a higher RAM capacity model, so take that into account if your future usage may require a bit more working memory.
MacBook Pro
The top of the line MacBook Pro now comes with 8GB of RAM standard in the 13-inch model (upgradeable to 16GB at purchase time for $200) while the 15-inch is preloaded with 16GB and is non-upgradeable. This is one of the primary criticisms of the current MacBook Pro, in that “pro-level” laptops should be upgradeable to at least 32GB.
Our suggestion on the MacBook Pro? Get it with 16GB of RAM. Even if your workflow doesn’t require a lot of RAM, the device will have more resale value down the road.
Mac mini
Alas, the poor Mac mini — the neglected child of the Mac line. Will 2018 be the year that it is finally given a refresh? The least-expensive model (a bargain at $499) comes with a minuscule 4GB of RAM — the least RAM you’ll find in any Mac. The mini used to be user-upgradeable, but that’s no longer an option… Through Apple, you can bump up the base RAM to 8GB for an additional $100 during a purchase or take it to the max with 16GB for $300.
Our suggestion? Spend that extra $300 and go for 16GB. Most Mac minis are used for specific purposes, as Plex multimedia or small office servers. Both of those use cases can really benefit from the maximum 16GB RAM.
Mac Pro
Finally, we come to the Mac Pro, which will be upgraded some time in the future. Will that future be 2018, 2019, or even 2020? We don’t know, but the new computer is likely to be a powerhouse. In the meantime, it’s still a fast, powerful and somewhat expandable Mac.
The Mac Pro is outfitted with a base amount of 16GB of RAM, upgradeable through Apple to 32GB ($400 more) or 64GB ($1,200 more) of memory.
You can do much better by purchasing your Mac Pro upgrade through MacSales.com. Options are available for 32GB ($359), 64GB ($498), 96GB ($819) or a whopping 128GB ($1,079). That’s right — you can double Apple’s available RAM upgrade for less money! Mac Pro users are generally heavy RAM consumers, so buy the base machine with the storage and processor setup you need plus the minimum amount of RAM. Then, use that link you see above to get as much RAM as you think you’ll need for editing your Oscar-contender movie!
Older Macs
In this article, we’ve pointed out what you should consider for memory in your soon-to-be-purchased Mac. But what about the older, more easily upgradeable Macs? A memory upgrade can often bring new life to an older Mac, so it’s a good idea to look into upgrading RAM if that Mac is feeling sluggish.
To determine whether or not an older Mac can take more RAM, you’ll need to see how much is currently installed and whether there are available slots into which you can install additional and/or larger RAM modules. The best way to do that is to go to your Apple menu and select About This Mac. For upgradeable Macs running macOS High Sierra or Sierra, there’s a Memory tab that you can click on for details. Here’s an example below, taken from a 27-inch Retina 5K iMac:
Macs with RAM that can be user upgraded will show this Memory tab in About This MacJump back over to the MacSales.com home page, where it’s easy to find out if your older Mac can be upgraded and how easy or hard it will be to perform the upgrade. Just click on Memory (see image below) and you’ll see a menu for all of the different Mac models. Select yours, and follow the instructions on the next page you see. Happy upgrading!
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