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I suspect most people upgrading the RAM also bump the SSD so this model doesn't sell well
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I suspect most people upgrading the RAM also bump the SSD so this model doesn't sell well
16, 24, 64?
Shouldn't it be 16,32,64
What about 48?
Makes no sense
16, 24, 64?
Shouldn't it be 16,32,64
What about 48?
Makes no sense
16, 24, 64?
Shouldn't it be 16,32,64
What about 48?
Makes no sense
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16, 24, 64?
Shouldn't it be 16,32,64
What about 48?
Makes no sense
https://www.reddit.com/r/macbookp...t/k9d6ag4/
Note that while the M3 Pro has a different memory bus width than the M4 Pro (and the M1/M2 Pros), the other M3 config details should apply to the corresponding M4 configs.
https://storadera.com/blog/apple-...-explained
TL;DR: Apple (and others) use memory chips with 50% more capacity these days, and that's usually the difference you're seeing. It's further complicated as the CPU's memory controller dictates the number of memory chips.
To refer to the CPU specs themselves:
https://lowendmac.com/apple-silicon-cpu-index/
PS: Also note sometimes the configs are a result of Apple integrating RAM directly onto the SoC and CPU binning—chips that don't meet the highest specs are recycled for use in lower models— so some chips are only available with specific configurations.
I'll be posting an explanation to the original post.
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I suspect most people upgrading the RAM also bump the SSD so this model doesn't sell well
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My M1 Pro 16" MBP has been relegated to sleep duty in the OEM box!
If you're in the market and interested in macOS, buy it!
16, 24, 64?
Shouldn't it be 16,32,64
What about 48?
Makes no sense
It's a fantastic machine and despite getting the base model, it handles everything I throw at it. For most peoples' needs, the base model is likely fine, but if you have the money in the budget definitely put it in the memory
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You'll need to be comfortable with opening up the Mac Mini, as well as another Mac to do the DFU restore.
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