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Hardware Upgrade Macbook Pro, Dilemma
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Jun 7 2016, 02:21 PM
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QUOTE(firdausbhari @ Jun 7 2016, 01:11 PM) Hi all. Currently im using Macbook Pro Late 2011 2.2ghz i7. Maxed out RAM to 16gb and Raid0 480GB Dual SSD. do u guys think this machine still powerful compared to latest retina 13" ? was thinking of upgrading to retina its either 13" or 15" but since 15" is too expensive im eyeing on 13". any comments or suggestions are welcome. if either i sell my old 2011 mbp and get new retina 15" or keep my old mbp 2011 and get the retina 13" thanks guys. What do you use your MacBook Pro for? Graphic Design? Video Editing?
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Jun 7 2016, 02:39 PM
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If your current machine is slowing down your work, it may be time to upgrade. Sell your current machine to fund your new MacBook Pro.
I have a MacBook Pro 17" Late 2011 for Graphic Design and some video editing works and after 4 years of use, upgraded the 750GB HDD to 1TB SSD and RAM from 4GB to 16GB. The machine now is a beast and I'm extremely happy with it.
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Jun 7 2016, 03:08 PM
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QUOTE(firdausbhari @ Jun 7 2016, 02:51 PM) well to be honest, after i installed dual ssd and make it RAID 0, maxed out my RAM to 16gb, i never encounter any problems. its a whole new machine. its just that, i want retina display and usb3 port. haha. maybe i should keep this 15" for main work and get the 13" retina for other stuff like web browsing, movies etc? im guessing my 15" 2011 slightly powerful than the new 13" retina. dont u think? I think your 15" 2011 MacBook Pro is powerful for all purposes and you don't need the new 13" just for the Retina Display and USB3 Ports. Save your money and utilize your current machine to the fullest. After all, it's all about the work, right?
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