Simple RAM question
Looking to get a used MBP as a dedicated latptop for DJing, and get away from the Dell XPS I am using. I just want to know how much RAM you all think is acceptable to run Traktor Pro and eventually the Traktor S4 software. Thanks in advance.
im using 2 gigs. i have alot of stuff running at the same time as traktor and ill be at 1.2 gigs being used.
so i would say 2 is a safe bet
2 is a safe bet. I’m currently using a 2009 13in Macbook Aluminum and I have no issues with the S4. I’d imagine 4 gigs would be ideal with the newer Macs - but I’ve had no issues with a 2 year old Macbook and 2gigs.
Nothing is good enough for my precious S4 software HEHEHE.
Not really. But an XPS on default config ought to handle anything you throw at it. Alas the S4 is known for being a beezy with crackling so I’d suggest doing a hackintosh if you can which makes any version of traktor run as smooth as budder meltin over your pancakes. (hackintoshing your computer may harm your hardware… Not really if you’re smart but I was warned for linking to torrents so now I’m going to disclaim anything shady.)
2 is more than enough. 4 is overkill, unless your going to do video encoding etc.
NI says you need at least 2 gigs.
What is wrong with your XPS (except that it’s not a Mac?).
If you strip your OS down you’ll have a pretty bad ass system - dual partitions would also help if it’s a general use machine…
The XPS has some minor issues with it. I was thinking a Hackintosh would work, but if not a Mac what would you guys use?
Any Mac thats 2GHZ & 2GB or above will be fine.
From what ive heard about the s4 software…if you wanna run it now on windows then you should get 2-4 gigs. I would just hackintosh an xps and not have any issue 
NI has gotta get some updates rolling on that software, thats the #1 reason I don’t have one right now.
There should be no need to Hackintosh an XPS when NI come out with the new Windows drivers. Just follow the new tweak guide for Windows PCs in the NI knowledge database.
I’m assuming that your XPS is Core2Duo and 2gig of course.
In fact, hacking a Windows machine for MacOS can bring a world of hardware pain.
i would say try to have 4 gb, since the s4 has a lot of controls and midi features