Hi, Since you aren't virtual machining, the I7 process may be the better bet for the reason that it probably has more l2 cache. That probably makes it a more stable processer. You can double check the tech spec to make sure. Again since you arent virtual machining, a solid state hard drive may actually be more valuable an upgrade than the ram.
Best, Erik Burggraaf Visit the out of work bum for your chance to win one of 10 KNFB Reader or Nearby Explorer for IOS or android! http://www.theoutofworkbum.work Also check out my website for inclusion to the android platform for persons with sensery, physical or cognitive disabilities: http://www.inclusiveandroid.com > On Jun 13, 2016, at 5:43 PM, Arnold Schmidt <[email protected]> wrote: > > Again, I am seriously considering purchasing a Mac Mini. The one that I am > considering has a 1 tb hard drive, 8 gig of memory, and an i5 processor for > $699. I can afford to either upgrade the processor to an i7 for $300, or get > a total of 16 gig of memory for $200, but not both. I just do simple things > with my computer, email, web surfing, streaming audio or YouTube, maybe > Netflix or hulu in the future, and backup and otherwise manipulate my iPhone. > I probably will not install windows on it, I will make a clean break and > learn to use my new Mac. One more thing: I keep a computer for a long time. > This vista pc is from 2008, and the only reasons I am replacing it are > because it won't run iTunes later than 12.1.3, and Microsoft is going to stop > supporting vista next spring. So, would it be a better spending of money to > get the i7 processor, or 16 gig of memory? My thinking: the i7 processor > may make it capable of running a new Mac OS a time or two longer in the > future. Or, should I save my money and buy it with its i5 and 8 gig of > memory? Thanks in advance for any opinions. > > Arnold Schmidt > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara > Quinn - you can reach Cara at [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]> > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/> > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries > <https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries>. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout > <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at [email protected] The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
