The answer to the question of how much RAM you need always will come back to what you want to do with it. Too little RAM creates a bottleneck that slows everything down, and the basic rule of thumb is that more RAM is always better. While your overall performance will largely be dictated by the capabilities of your processor and graphics hardware, your memory allotment will directly impact how well you can take advantage of that performance. The bottom line is that RAM is essential to the smooth operating of your computer, particularly for things like multitasking and accessing multiple files at one time. A swap file still lets you get some things done, but will be dramatically slower. It will try to use this swap file in the same way it does RAM, constantly reading and writing the data during operation, but the memory in your storage drives simply isn’t designed to move data as rapidly as DRAM. 8Gb should be plenty, considering the other answers.Once you hit the limit of what your RAM can hold, then your computer will compensate with a swap file, putting some of the data onto your storage drive. I am looking for an iMac so maybe the stock and non upgradable RAM is enough for my needs. Thanks! I know Apple charges a lot for RAM. Their 8gb (2x4gb) kit is currently around $65. Quality, reliable RAM at very reasonable prices.
Lastly, DO NOT get your extra RAM from Apple. If you have four slots, then start with the 8gb (2 x 4gb sticks) then add more RAM to the other slots if you need to later. You don't want to be throwing away RAM if you decide you need extra RAM later. If you have only two RAM slots on your new machine, then go with 16gb - 2 x 8gb sticks. I have 8gb in my iMac and machine definitely starts to chug on large sessions.
If you are mostly using softsynths, then 8gb should be fine for you. Theextravaganttraveller wrote:If you plan on working with lots of sample-based instruments, like Kontakt, I would recommend going with 16gb.
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