M2 MacBook Air - How Much RAM Do You REALLY Need?

In this YouTube video, the speaker discusses the importance of buying the right amount of RAM when purchasing a new M2 MacBook Air to avoid performance issues and wasting money. The video explores different RAM options, comparing 8, 16, and 24 gigabytes, and their impact on various applications. The speaker explains that Apple's unified memory system and components compete for RAM. While 8GB may be sufficient for basic users, those who multitask, run multiple apps, or engage in creative workflows are recommended to upgrade to 16GB for better future-proofing. The video then delves into the impact of RAM upgrades on different applications, including music production, Adobe apps, video editing, gaming, and background apps. In music production, having at least 16GB RAM can improve performance, while Adobe apps benefit significantly from more RAM. In video editing, the speaker recommends 16GB for most users, as the extra RAM in the 24GB option offers only marginal improvement at a steep price. The M2 chip's hardware encoders and decoders rely primarily on supported codecs, not RAM, for video rendering. In 3D workflows, more RAM leads to a noticeable boost in CPU and GPU performance, but the significance reduces for longer renders. In gaming, RAM needs vary depending on the game. Background

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