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uvmagnuvi

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Sep 22, 2021
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Hey community!

I'm looking to purchase a new MacBook Pro to use for my work as a designer. The most common software I work with are Rhino, adobe suit, and Vectorworks. I thought about going with the MacBook Pro 16", and am now wondering on which of the following three I should spend my money on configuration: processor, memory, graphics. I am willing to spend the money on upgrading, but can't upgrade all three to the max, so I wanted to know what is more important for me to spend my money on?

Thank you!
Yuval
 

AppleSmack

macrumors 6502
Jun 30, 2010
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If your software supports gpu acceleration (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator do), I'd put my money on:
1: memory (16GB minimum. I use the 3 apps above, Acrobat, browser with many tabs, Zoom, some utilities... And it does fine for memory. You'll need more if you Photoshop large files.)
2: gpu
3: processor

I'd be interested to hear other opinions on the order though!
 

suburbia

macrumors 6502
Oct 21, 2008
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If you have plans on connecting your MBP to a display, then the 16" screen real estate isn't your priority. But if you're planning on working primarily with just the MBP's screen, then it's a must.

As for the other three: Max out on memory if you're able to.
 
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