16GB vs 32GB RAM in Macbook

5 years 3 months ago #627473 by Sharna Lee
Is 16GB still considered a lot for RAM these days?  Apple offers 32GB, but charging $400 extra.  If 16GB is considered middle or on the low end these days.  Then is there cheaper alternatives to getting 32GB of RAM in the machine.  Like buying on your own and putting it in?  

Thank you for your help 


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5 years 3 months ago #627598 by garyrhook

Sharna Lee wrote: Is 16GB still considered a lot for RAM these days?  Apple offers 32GB, but charging $400 extra.  If 16GB is considered middle or on the low end these days.  Then is there cheaper alternatives to getting 32GB of RAM in the machine.  Like buying on your own and putting it in?  

Thank you for your help 


You presume that you can install or upgrade memory in your Mac. You may be mistaken. I believe they've been soldering the memory onto the motherboard lately (in some models), which makes their products impossible to upgrade. Either buy it up front, or do without.

You need to know your workload before you can make that decision. I find 32GB for LR and PS uncomfortable, and will be moving to 64GB which I have an extra $250. Yes, $250 for 32GB of DDR4 RAM.


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