Turnpike
macrumors 6502a
Since I need something that runs the latest software and also could use a screen, I'm planning on ordering the M4 iMac and all the increments offered are the same (10 core CPU and 10 core GPU) with the only real options are the SSD size and RAM amount.
The maxxed out 32GB Ram brings the price to about 2K, and I would use it mostly for having a zillion tabs open at once while doing research. Is this a silly RAM upgrade on a weak computer, or is this just making the most of a robust machine?
The entry level of the Mac Mini is also a 10 core CPU and 10 core GPU, and maxxed out on 32 GB of Ram should in theory have the same performance, for having a ton of tabs open (hundreds across a few browsers) would I be better off with a Mac Mini with 32GB of Ram, or the iMac, if it's not about price? I'm afraid the iMac having the screen might be a slightly less performing machine. Everyone I've spoken to love the Mac Mini and with the extra ram can do about anything so if the iMac is just as good performance wise, I want to be sure I'm not opening up myself with any limitations by getting the iMac.
The maxxed out 32GB Ram brings the price to about 2K, and I would use it mostly for having a zillion tabs open at once while doing research. Is this a silly RAM upgrade on a weak computer, or is this just making the most of a robust machine?
The entry level of the Mac Mini is also a 10 core CPU and 10 core GPU, and maxxed out on 32 GB of Ram should in theory have the same performance, for having a ton of tabs open (hundreds across a few browsers) would I be better off with a Mac Mini with 32GB of Ram, or the iMac, if it's not about price? I'm afraid the iMac having the screen might be a slightly less performing machine. Everyone I've spoken to love the Mac Mini and with the extra ram can do about anything so if the iMac is just as good performance wise, I want to be sure I'm not opening up myself with any limitations by getting the iMac.