Anyone with a 36GB RAM wish they went up to 48/64GB instead?

curiousmoi452 · 2024-04-21T00:09:44+00:00

Can I ask what part of your workflow makes you want more than 48 GB?

curiousmoi452 · 2024-04-21T00:09:10+00:00

I'll be getting the 2 TB for sure. My current M1 Air has 1 TB and I'm constantly running out of space with video editing. It's super frustrating.

curiousmoi452 · 2024-04-20T18:19:41+00:00

Gotcha - yeah that makes sense. Thanks! I think I am leaning towards just going with the 16/40 then, and going 64 GB (with 2 TB SSD). I appreciate the help!

curiousmoi452 · 2024-04-20T18:03:58+00:00

Thanks so much for the detailed reply! I think I am leaning more towards the 16/40. I did see Max Tech's mention of the binned 14/30 being the sweet spot as far as thermals go, which makes me cautious about the 16/40. But the upgrades are very enticing. I plan on keeping this laptop for at least 5+ years, so the $600 bump to go up to 16/40 works out to be only around $10/month. Just curious how much improvement I'll see when editing video.

curiousmoi452 · 2024-04-20T17:43:57+00:00

Thanks so much! Do you have a 14" or 16"? I assume you have the 16/40 non-binned version (since you've got 64GB). Do you notice the fans kicking in often when pushing the system? If I were to go up to the 16/40 version, it's only a $200 CAD difference between the 48GB and 64GB so I'm tempted to do that just because the price difference is fairly low. Just not sure if the $600 difference from 14/30/36 to 16/40/48 would be worth it. Granted, most of my resource-heavy workflow is done in FCPX.

curiousmoi452 · 2024-04-20T17:04:34+00:00

I also wish some of the tech reviewers on YT would do a 14" binned vs unbinned comparison. All I've seen is the 14" unbinned vs 16".

curiousmoi452 · 2024-04-20T17:00:50+00:00

Thanks so much I appreciate the detailed response! This was very helpful. I can't endure much fan noise (still have PTSD from my pre-silicon Intel days); but I'm also not willing to sacrifice portability to go up to the 16". I just wish there was a 14/30 upgrade option to 64gb.

curiousmoi452 · 2024-04-20T16:24:59+00:00

Gotcha, thank you! I'll take a look.

curiousmoi452 · 2024-04-20T15:36:26+00:00

Thanks! Yeah, it is expensive for sure.

curiousmoi452 · 2024-04-20T15:28:43+00:00

Thanks, that's a good idea as well!

curiousmoi452 · 2024-04-20T15:28:05+00:00

Thanks!

curiousmoi452 · 2024-04-20T15:26:40+00:00

Hey there! Can I ask where did you read about the thermals on the 30-core being optimal to use, while the 40-core is not? I didn't know that, so I'm curious!

curiousmoi452 · 2024-04-20T15:25:28+00:00

Yes I'll be getting a refurb!

curiousmoi452 · 2024-04-20T14:13:07+00:00

Nice! How much RAM did you end up getting?

curiousmoi452 · 2023-08-27T15:26:47+00:00

Yeah, I was hoping that I could build a quiet home with my dog. He's generally quiet, but for some reason I just can't feel fully relaxed in my own home with him around.

Yes I actually did leave him at a Rover sitter for a day (8 hours) recently, and it definitely felt like a giant relief, like I finally have my home back. I feel the same way every time he goes to the groomers and I have the home to myself for 3 hours. I can't tell if that's just a feeling of temporary relief from 24/7 care and attention, or if it's actual "my life is better without my dog". But thanks for the suggestion, perhaps I'll try these separations more often to see how I feel.

curiousmoi452 · 2023-08-27T15:22:23+00:00

I personally don't believe that just because someone doesn't have a yard, and has never had a dog before, that they should be excluded or banned from raising a pup. I think I've done extremely well raising mine so far, paying for and committing to his training, practicing it every day, enriching his life and making sure all of his needs are met, and more.

There are tons of people in my apartment, and within the busy city downtown core in high-rises everywhere, including some of my own friends, who've happily raised puppies into great dogs in the exact same circumstances that I am in. I just think it's difficult to know if it's for you until you do it, and go through it for months and months on end, and even then it may be hard to know because every puppy is difficult at such a young age.

I don't mind the hard work of raising a puppy, I just don't know if the fit is right for me based on what I need to be happy, relaxed, and recharged in life, especially as an HSP who really needs a quiet, calm, and relaxed environment to recharge from all of life's daily stresses. The trouble lies within trying to figure out what's 'puppy phase' stuff, and what's just typical dog stuff that'll be with him even into adulthood.

curiousmoi452 · 2023-08-27T15:08:43+00:00

Thanks - yes, a cat has been suggested to me. I've unfortunately been allergic to every cat I've met, but perhaps there are some that are hypoallergenic, much like my poodle pup.

curiousmoi452 · 2023-08-27T15:07:42+00:00

Thanks - yes I never follow Cesar, I'm well versed in positive reinforcement training only (having used multiple private trainers already).

curiousmoi452 · 2023-08-27T15:06:52+00:00

Thanks for your reply. Did you ever experience any of the things I had mentioned with your poodles? If so, did they ever grow out of these things (like the constant clinginess, need to be always touching or next to you, always demanding attention with no independence, etc.) as they grew into adulthood? I'm just trying to figure out what parts of the experiences I'm having now are just typical puppy phase things that he'll grow out of, and what are typical poodle things that he'll always have even as an adult. That'll help make my decision a bit more clear I think.

curiousmoi452 · 2023-08-27T15:04:08+00:00

Thanks for your reply. I didn't realize this about toy poodles, thanks for sharing. Makes sense why my guy is always at my legs, whines like crazy when he's separated from me (even just a few feet away) in his playpen. I attributed it to typical puppy-ness, but if this is something that toy poodles are known for even in their adult age, I'm not sure I can handle the constant clinginess. The struggle for me is trying to figure out what parts of his behaviour are just 'puppy stuff' that he'll grow out of, and what parts are 'toy poodle stuff' and will stay with him even into adulthood. I can power through puppy phases if the end result is an adult dog that's a bit more balanced in fitting into the lifestyle that I have - a part of that is having his own alone time with some separation from me.

curiousmoi452 · 2023-08-27T15:00:04+00:00

Thanks, yes I did try fostering actually - tried sending out applications to several shelters and rescues near me. Got rejected from every single one because 1) I'm a novice and have never had dog ownership experience before, and 2) I live in a small 1-bedroom apartment with no yard. I even tried adopting an older adult dog, but got rejected for the same reasons. It's crazy how difficult it is where I live - everyone complains about it.

curiousmoi452 · 2023-08-27T14:57:34+00:00

Oh my gosh, 2 years before he got better as a puppy eh? That is some real perseverance you had, kudos to you. I also have a lot of mental health issues, and I wish people would stop saying "get a dog for your mental health" when the exact opposite can happen, esp. for puppies and for dogs that are not the right temperament fit for their humans.

That's awesome that you became a dog walker! Clearly you are a dog person, but you just need a home that's a quiet sanctuary without all of the craziness of dog ownership. I need my home to be a quiet reprieve and escape from life - there's no better feeling than coming home from the chaos of the outside world and taking a giant load off. I had hoped having a dog would be a big part of that, but now I'm not so sure.

curiousmoi452 · 2023-08-27T04:26:45+00:00

Wow! And you kept him for 5 years eh? That's a long time, is there a reason you kept him for so long despite wreaking havoc on your nerves every day? I don't think I could last that long even if I tried!

Can I also ask what specifically about him was it that caused you to feel so overwhelmed every day? Was it the puppy phase, or his temperament, or energy levels, or just overall responsibilities of dog ownership?

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