I'm looking to get a new 2014 mac mini. I'm planning on getting the base $499 model and I'm well aware that the RAM cannot be upgraded, however the HD can be upgraded. There is a processor and RAM increase by spending another $200 and getting the mid-level mini.
My question is, what is a better bang for the buck? Will I see more performance by increasing the RAM and processor by spending $200 more on the mid-level mini or would I see better performance by spending $200 on an SSD and swapping it out with the stock 500gb HD?
My wife just bought the new 13-inch macbook air and it seems MUCH quicker than my friend's $499 2014 mac mini and the only difference is the SSD (they use the same processor and RAM).
Bottomline is, what gives better performance, more RAM and slightly faster processor or an SSD?
Thanks for any inputs that you may have.
My question is, what is a better bang for the buck? Will I see more performance by increasing the RAM and processor by spending $200 more on the mid-level mini or would I see better performance by spending $200 on an SSD and swapping it out with the stock 500gb HD?
My wife just bought the new 13-inch macbook air and it seems MUCH quicker than my friend's $499 2014 mac mini and the only difference is the SSD (they use the same processor and RAM).
Bottomline is, what gives better performance, more RAM and slightly faster processor or an SSD?
Thanks for any inputs that you may have.