OSX versions and RAM requirements

[Doug Easterbrook]

hi Mike.

I agree with clifford — as much ram in a machine as you can, its like a whole new device.

I’d also look at the CPU —  most older machines with a dual or core i7 are worth saving.


if its core 2 duo - throw it out.

some of the core i5’s can be ok — but some are not.



 if you can swap out the spinning disk for an SSD.   its like a whole new device for a small amount of money.
if you can make sure that they are running with enough empty space on the disk, that helps too.  best to not run a disk at over 75% capacity.



I took my daughters 6 year old macbook air and upgraded it to a far larger ssd and new battery over christmas and it made a huge difference.




Doug Easterbrook
Arts Management Systems Ltd.
mailto:doug at artsman.com
http://www.artsman.com
Phone (403) 650-1978




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> On Mar 16, 2017, at 6:35 PM, Mike Rowan <michael.rowan3 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi
> My client has a number of elderly Macs (OSV 10.8.x) and one OSX10.11.6
> (factory installation in a recent 4GB RAM machine).
> 
> Among my collection I have an iMac upgraded to 10.11.6 with 4GB RAM.
> 
> Both OSX machines run very slowly the client is contemplating increasing
> the RAM.
> 
> While I use only Word, Excel and Omnis Studio 8 and Lightroom, the client
> uses InDesign and other bits and pieces as well.
> 
> Is going to 8GB going to help the speed generally?
> 
> What would you recommend?
> 
> Your wise advice would be appreciated.
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