RAM Question?

[str8bucs]

Will you notice a difference between 4gb to 8gb?

 

[miles01110]

Depends on what you're using your computer for.

 

[Chupa Chupa]

Depends what you are doing. If you are not dealing with large files or have lot of apps open at one time no. I have 4GB on my MBP and have no issues at even with half a dozen apps open.

Normally, the rule is buy all the RAM you can afford. However 4GB sticks are not inexpensive @ $200 each. Maybe when they drop to $100 it will be worth reconsidering.

 

[str8bucs]

I use it for a little bit of everything video conversions, burning cd's and dvd's, surfing, audio mixing

 

[stridemat]

Depending on the software you use to use, the amount of RAM you need is different. For you and your needs you posted I would say 4GB is fine. If you really want to increase the speed of your Macbook (and have some money going spare) purchase an SSD.

 

[str8bucs]

well its not really the speed I am after its smokin' right now! I have put a 7200 rpm drive in and i can see a huge difference from the 5400!

I need to install Parallels/ Windows 7 for some work apps I have that will not run on Mac so I was wonder that type of affect it will have on the system

 

[stridemat]

well its not really the speed I am after its smokin' right now! I have put a 7200 rpm drive in and i can see a huge difference from the 5400!

I need to install Parallels/ Windows 7 for some work apps I have that will not run on Mac so I was wonder that type of affect it will have on the system

Again it depends on how much RAM the programs on Windows 7 require?

 

[4PPLEM4C]

I ran parallels and windows 7 on 4GB and at times it got a little slow if you had several apps open.

Upgraded to 8GB and everything runs smoothly now. Well worth the upgrade IMO