2 gigs of RAM or 2.16 Ghz processor?

fullmetalfox · April 8, 2007 6:16PM

hey,

I'm about to get a new iMac, and was wondering which would be the wiser choice: getting 2 gigs of RAM, or getting a 2.16 ghz processor? I work a lot in iMovie and Final Cut Express, which is why I'm also getting a 500 gig harddrive, but in terms of usefulness to me, which would be the better choice? thanks, I appreciate it.

hardeeharhar · April 8, 2007 6:20PM

RAM > Processor Power.

This equation has been true for some time...

maimezvous · April 8, 2007 6:32PM

The RAM. Get as much as you can.

fullmetalfox · April 8, 2007 6:47PM

got it. thanks a lot!

kingofsomewherehot · April 8, 2007 7:34PM

Of course, you could upgrade the RAM 3 moths down the road, but you'll never be able to upgrade the CPU.

fullmetalfox · April 9, 2007 8:41AM

if I did that, I would probably never get around to getting more RAM.

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mac write · April 10, 2007 12:41AM

I would get the CPU and RAM upgrade and buy an external 500GB HD for less then $200 third party and use the internal for OS/apps. Then you get it all.

pb · April 10, 2007 5:31AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardeeharhar

RAM > Processor Power.

This equation has been true for some time...

Of course this is not generally true and it depends on the usage, but with the small increments that the latest CPUs are progressing, more RAM will certainly outweigh the benefit of a small clock speed difference, especially under heavy load.

applebook · April 10, 2007 5:50PM

The extra RAM will make a far more noticeable impact; however, upgrading the CPU is difficult, while adding more RAM later is simple.

mac write · April 11, 2007 12:39AM

Why not wait for the iMac refreshes? They are due any week now. Then you will have a faster system for less money.

2 gigs of RAM or 2.16 Ghz processor?

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