I wouldn't say 32-64GB is too much for some of those tasks, CAD and the like could easily spike 128GB with modern systems. The RAM is just an option because the Intel processor is designed for servers/workstations and simply allows you to. It's also useful if you have a rig of GPU's, which this iMac is capable of powering a number of eGPU systems so for very remote circumstances I can see it being useful.
In comparison, a Dell workstation can run you a lot higher, the CPU and RAM being the primary cost drive
Yeah, I know those types. Confusing the tab bar for their bookmarks tree. Having open dozends of not hundreds of tabs at the same time. Many of them multiple times since they can't even find them in there anymore. Using addons to even be able to navigate all those tabs, that make them look like... you guessed it... a bookmarks tree. And of course no crap blocker, so all the ads, and all the videos are kept in RAM.
And then they act surprised their browser bloats like the Zimbabwe Dollar.
32GB useful for dev (Score:4, Insightful)
I wouldn't say 32-64GB is too much for some of those tasks, CAD and the like could easily spike 128GB with modern systems. The RAM is just an option because the Intel processor is designed for servers/workstations and simply allows you to. It's also useful if you have a rig of GPU's, which this iMac is capable of powering a number of eGPU systems so for very remote circumstances I can see it being useful.
In comparison, a Dell workstation can run you a lot higher, the CPU and RAM being the primary cost drive
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Re: 32GB useful for dev (Score:0)
Uh huh, your wife does.... research.... online.... sure
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Probably a tab hoarder. (Score:0)
Yeah, I know those types. Confusing the tab bar for their bookmarks tree. Having open dozends of not hundreds of tabs at the same time. Many of them multiple times since they can't even find them in there anymore. Using addons to even be able to navigate all those tabs, that make them look like ... you guessed it ... a bookmarks tree.
And of course no crap blocker, so all the ads, and all the videos are kept in RAM.
And then they act surprised their browser bloats like the Zimbabwe Dollar.
Psychology Protip: D
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