M mrrippey macrumors regular Original poster Apr 7, 2009 242 0 Jun 11, 2009 #1 Title says it all. To does 2.53 give me that much more. I will upgrade RAM and SSD on either one. Going to use as main computer however.
Title says it all. To does 2.53 give me that much more. I will upgrade RAM and SSD on either one. Going to use as main computer however.
U uv23 macrumors 6502 Nov 16, 2003 492 0 Calgary, AB Jun 11, 2009 #2 CPU won't make a diff but make sure you get 4GB. I currently run Fusion on a 2.33GHZ 15" MBP and with 3GB max its slow as molasses when running heavy dev apps, regardless of the memory mix. With 4GB you can assign 2 to each and be happy.
CPU won't make a diff but make sure you get 4GB. I currently run Fusion on a 2.33GHZ 15" MBP and with 3GB max its slow as molasses when running heavy dev apps, regardless of the memory mix. With 4GB you can assign 2 to each and be happy.
MacDawg Moderator emeritus Mar 20, 2004 19,823 4,505 "Between the Hedges" Jun 11, 2009 #3 Agreed, maxing the RAM is critical for virtualization... more important than the processor in this case Woof, Woof - Dawg
Agreed, maxing the RAM is critical for virtualization... more important than the processor in this case Woof, Woof - Dawg