Why I'm going with the 1.3GHz processor

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  1. PDFierro, Apr 9, 2015

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    From the get-go, I've been set on going with the 1.3GHz upgrade. Before these reviews came out, it seems like I was on the few. But I think we'll see more and more people going with 1.3 now. The reviews backed up my decision even more.

    Wth other Macs that I have had, I sometimes went with the lesser processor. But seeing how the rMB is less powerful than my current rMBP, and less powerful that any current Mac for that matter, I want to maximize performance. I don't have a 2nd machine. This is my only Mac, and it's my workhorse.

    I'm sure that the 1.2 could be fast enough for my uses, but I just want peace of mind really. I'd rather get the 1.3 and be done with it. I'd rather do that than have the extra 150 bucks in my pocket. Sure I have to wait an extra week to get my Mac, but it's worth it.

    And apparently from these reviews, the 1.2/1.3 might even run cooler than the 1.1 does. I also want to scale resolutions, and past experience with the rMBP shows that a higher-clocked processor helps with that.

    Most people will be fine with the base models, but I just want to maximize performance out of this thing.
     
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  2. Mildredop, Apr 9, 2015

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    So, to summarise, you're getting it for peace of mind. Is that correct?

    Personally, I can't see the sense in buying a mobile machine and then attempting to get performance. If one wants performance, it seems one should get a MacBook pro.
     
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  3. PDFierro, Apr 9, 2015

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    Peace of mind as well as maximizing performance. I already have a MacBook Pro. The performance of the rMB will be enough for me, but it makes sense to want to get the best spec option out of this laptop.
     
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  4. lcseds, Apr 9, 2015

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    So you're thinking 512SSD and the 1.3? Putting Applecare in the mix too? Makes for a pricy purchase. One I'd like to make, but I may have to try the base unit.
     
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  5. PDFierro, Apr 9, 2015

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    Yup, 512. Selling my rMBP, so I'll still come out ahead. Haven't decided on AppleCare, could go either way with that.
     
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  6. vanimal, Apr 9, 2015

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    REALLY!? I had the MBPR a little while back. Its pretty dang light for what it is power wise. Did you not utilize the power, i didn't hence i picked up a used MBA and pocketed almost $500 selling my MBPR. Or are you a road warrior or student always on the go?
     
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  7. PDFierro, Apr 9, 2015

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    I am a road warrior. I had the Air before I got the rMBP. I don't need the ports or power. I switched to the Pro solely for the Retina screen.
     
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  8. vanimal, Apr 9, 2015

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    Makes sense. I meant the MBPR is light for strict around the house use, i can see how overtime dragging it around could become old. Hell i go from my bed, to the desk, to the kitchen etc.

    My case i was buying a Macbook Retina purely off its beauty & retina. The MBA i recently bought will be used just around my house and plugged into my 1080p monitor on my desk when i play my Xbox One etc.

    I REALLY want the new Macbook, but not sure if i can justify the extra money i would have to put out in my scenario.
     
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  9. iRun26.2, Apr 9, 2015

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    What review made you think that the 1.2 or 1.3 would run cooler?
     
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  10. dugbug, Apr 10, 2015

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    http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1860684

    Some good detective work in that thread. Basically the 1.1 is a maxed out 5Y31 WRT TPD of 6 watts while the 1.2 and 1.3 are underclocked 5Y51 and 5Y71 (that are designed to have TDP of 6 watts at 1.3 and 1.4 respectively).

    Hence the theory that the 1.2 and 1.3 CPUs have a bit of headroom WRT their TDP.

    I can only think the chip availability drove them to the base model quirk.
     
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