4gb vs 8gb of RAM?

[Lambros]

Hey everyone, so I know this type of question has been asked previously, but I'd like to know whether or not the upgrade to 8gb of RAM is completely necessary. If I were to purchase a macbook pro 15' today, how long would the 4gb last? Also, I probably wouldn't have more open at one time then say...iTunes, iMovie, Photoshop and Safari at the same time. I would not use a virtual machine, but run Windows OS through bootcamp.

What do you think I need?

Thanks

 

[spinnerlys]

8GB would be overkill for your use, unless you edit several 21+MP RAW images in PS, then 8GB might come in handy.

For now, 4GB is sufficient for your usage, and you can always update later, the prices come down eventually.

 

[aethelbert]

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Start with four. If you're paging out frequently, you'll always have the option to do it yourself at a later time.

 

[Lambros]

Cool thanks! So you think maybe wait 2 years and THEN reconsider the situation? Then, if I decide to upgrade RAM will be cheaper anyway?

 

[TMRaven]

Here's a good rule of thumb I go by:

If my page outs are 10% or more of my page ins, then I need more ram.

 

[Lyshen]

I'd go with what others have said. And in 2 years time you may just want to sell off your current laptop and buy a new one.

Keep your options open, you don't need 8GB at the moment so hold off... if anything, RAM prices will also get cheaper too.

 

[Lambros]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I also found that I can purchase 8gb RAM for cheaper than the upgrade off the Apple website, so if I regret my decision, it won't be a problem anyway