2017 15" MBP CPU OR SSD

[ilovegoodnugz]

About to do a BTO and was wondering if I should max out CPU or 1TB SSD? Assuming I could only do one. Thanks

 

[vjobs]

How is your usage? I think you get more out of extra SSD than the processor clock speed and cache increase. Which model is your eye exactly on?

 

[QueenTyrone]

I'm going to say probably the ssd

 

[rezenclowd3]

What are your storage needs? What are your time needs?

 

[ilovegoodnugz]

Mainly work and spreadsheets, I am getting rid of a iMac and MacBook Air and consolidating to one computer so want a nice compromise. I am getting 15" mbp with touchbar and 4gb video card option. Just deciding on final upgrade. Thanks

 

[Ries]

SSD, CPU will complete tasks a bit slower on large compute loads, but when you're out of disk space, you're out.

 

[ilovegoodnugz]

Another option was max out CPU and get USB-c ssd for extra storage? Thoughts?

 

[PBG4 Dude]

I would get SSD over the final CPU upgrade. If you started with the 2,799 model MBP, the 2.9 chip has the same 8MB L3 cache as the 3.1 chip (vs 6 MB on 2,399 model).

 

[rezenclowd3]

You didn't answer your storage needs.

 

[ilovegoodnugz]

Just my iTunes library and pictures

 

[rezenclowd3]

How big? Please check your full usage. Go to the Apple Menu top left, About this Mac, Storage tab and report your usage.

 

[ilovegoodnugz]

How big? Please check your full usage. Go to the Apple Menu top left, About this Mac, Storage tab and report your usage.

Like 200gb

 

[rezenclowd3]

Honestly doesn't sound like you need or should upgrade either.