RAM Memory Upgrade - Crucial or OWC?

[Warrior]

I've used both in the past. When I look at Crucial's site for the Mac Mini I just ordered, they list several options for the same amount of memory.
The machine I just order is the "3.2GHz 6‑core 8th‑generation Intel Core i7" Mac Mini.

 

[Pwrmac7600]

I actually just recently installed this crucial kit in the exact same computer.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1576449-REG/crucial_ct2k16g4sfra266_32gb_kit_16gb_x.html

 

[henryrobinett]

I always used Crucial. Last time I used Nemix, but that's for a 2019 7,1 Mac Pro.

 

[Budda]

I went Crucial for my iMac. Waiting for it to arrive.

 

[Warrior]

I was planning to go with 32 GB RAM but I'm wondering if I should go with 64?

 

[Budda]

I was planning to go with 32 GB RAM but I'm wondering if I should go with 64?

Consider the work you want to be doing and your budget and go from there.

 

[Warrior]

All things considered, would 64 GB be a waste?

if I’m not using large orchestral libraries, would it go to waste?
Budget wise, I don’t want to spend the extra if I don’t need to, but I will if I need to.

I sometimes will use YouTube or zoom, etc when using Logic.

 

[jon]

There was a recent test a couple months ago that showed that unless you are using large sample libraries etc, for music production there is almost not benefit to 64gb. There is a huge difference from 8 to 16, not such a big difference going to 32gb, and almost no improvement going to 64gb and higher, so about 32gb is optimal for 95% of users for 95% of tasks

 

[steadystate]

I find it impossible to believe that anyone would notice a difference in brand performance.

 

[Pwrmac7600]

I did 32 and i run superior drummer 3 with some giant kits and it performs great, I noticed the huge improvement from 16 to 32, superior use to drag and occasionally freak out a little bit. but now protools and superior run flawlessly together.

 

[Budda]

I find it impossible to believe that anyone would notice a difference in brand performance.

I may be mistaken but I think it was more a hardware quality thing between the two.

 

[steadystate]

I may be mistaken but I think it was more a hardware quality thing between the two.

Possibly. But I've never had RAM go bad. Any established brand has always worked for me.

 

[Budda]

Possibly. But I've never had RAM go bad. Any established brand has always worked for me.

Mine will be my first foray into aftermarket components. Hoping it shows up today or tomorrow, despite my not having time to use my computer lol.

 

[Warrior]

There was a recent test a couple months ago that showed that unless you are using large sample libraries etc, for music production there is almost not benefit to 64gb. There is a huge difference from 8 to 16, not such a big difference going to 32gb, and almost no improvement going to 64gb and higher, so about 32gb is optimal for 95% of users for 95% of tasks

Interesting, thank you.

 

[Brian Coonan]

I was planning to go with 32 GB RAM but I'm wondering if I should go with 64?

Same - was considering 64 only because if I'm going to crack the box open, I only want to do it once.

 

[Warrior]

I decided to go with 64. I found it for $220 and this way I’ll know the RAM will absolutely be enough. Cheaper than upgrading again later.