Hi

I am looking to purchase the base 27 in 2019 iMac (i5 6 Core 3.0 GHz, 8 Gb RAM) that was launched recently.

I understand the SSD configuration is faster and better to use in the long run.

I can only afford the 256 Gb SSD or stick with the 1 Tb fusion drive.

My current usage is an old 2008 MacBook (Intel core 2 duo 2 GHz, 2 Gb RAM) with only 80 Gb HDD of wich I am using at best 60 Gb for OS (10.6.8) and apps. iTunes, iPhotos, iPhone backups, Time Machine backups are all on external HDD's.

Is a 256 Gb SSD sufficient in the above context? I am unsure how much Mojave system files need to run with some headroom.

I do not really do intensive processing. Just some video transcoding for Plex Media Server where the video files are on an external HDD. My current MacBook has some stuttering when transcoding video and audio and I am unsure if this is related to drive speed, processing power or RAM.

I am guessing it is processor power.

Any feedback appreciated.

Thanks jemmi

Does running a browser like Safari, Firefox or Chrome with many tabs open simultaneously eat up disk space?

That would be the other bad habit I have.

BTW nice stereo you have - what amps do you run?

Thanks