Mac user - iMac Pro 5 2019 - RAM issue.
As explained in my title to this new thread I have a Mac. It has 8 gb RAM but obviously it needs more for Sims 4 as the fan is constantly on. Can any other Mac use tell me how much RAM I can get aw...
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Oh no ☹️ No, you don't at all. There is also no such thing as an iMac Pro 5. There is the iMac and the iMac Pro range. In fact you have the cheapest entry level 27" iMac. It's still great machine but not the most powerful and if you're using it for pro music software you should definitely have more power in the CPU and more RAM.
If you look back at the posts on the previous page where we both posted specs you can compare our machines. There is a big jump from the entry 6-core i5 to the 8-core i9 and my GPU, which is what makes the difference with the game, has 8GB VRAM, yours has 4GB (which should still be great BTW). From memory, mine cost around £2,200 with the upgraded CPU, I upgraded the RAM myself, Apple charge way too much for that.
The iMac models are here - https://www.apple.com/uk/imac/
The iMac Pro is here - https://www.apple.com/uk/imac-pro/
Easiest way to tell the difference by just looking at them is the colour. The iMacs have a silver casing, the iMac Pro has a black casing.
You can never compare Windows PCs and Macs. iMacs have everything in one behind the screen and also use what are essentially mobile components. Your self-built PC was a tower presumably? The PC would have had much better cooling although I have never had a problem with Macs overheating and yes, they do get hot. The only true upgradeable desktop machine Apple make is the Mac Pro - https://www.apple.com/mac-pro/
@Bluebellflora Thanks for all this great info! I'll be sure to check out those links. When I purchase this Mac, I was told by the store that it would be great for a musician, so I feel ripped off, but at least I've got more ram now and hopefully, things will run better when I get back into music again. Been too ill to think about composing, so the Sims has helped me a lot. Even when it gets buggy, it's something to keep my brain focused, getting things sorted out with the help of others and making friends at the same time. Have a great weekened!
- @Gednaa
It is still a great machine and if you're using Logic Pro you should be fine, Apple software running on a Mac is perfect harmony 🙂 Totally agree, but :DI use FL Studio, have done for many years. It's the only one that has the most powerful piano roll and free updates for life. It's hard for most people to get their head round, but it's the only studio (and I've tried many) that I could. I have high functioning Autism, so maybe this is the reason! As long as it works with Big Sur I'll manage, otherwise it'll be no more music. I just haven't got round to testing it yet. Too busy simming!😃
EA_LeelooEA Staff (Retired)
Hey there @Gednaa!
Just as a heads-up - since your issue still seems to persist, I unmarked your post as the solution so that other players with this issue don't get confused. 🙂
Please keep in mind that we only mark posts as the solution if the steps or suggestions in them fix an issue, otherwise it can be misleading for others. Thank you!
All the best and happy Simming!
- Leeloo
