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Is 8GB of RAM enough for MacOS?

Hello again Community,

I've considering buying a 2013 iMac and I'm aware that the RAM is not upgradeable, so I just wanted to confirm that is 8GB of RAM enough for MacOS? These are the programs I plan to use on the computer:


4K Video Downloader

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Edge

Scratch 3

VLC Media Player

Wondershare DemoCreator


Thank You.

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Jul 19, 2022 3:20 AM

6 replies

Jul 19, 2022 3:55 AM in response to dialabrain

Ok, thank you very much. Based on the Apps that I have listed on this page how many do you think I’ll be able to run? Thank You.

Jul 19, 2022 6:30 AM in response to dialabrain

Ok, thank you for your assistance. Scratch 3 is a free coding platform that is targeted towards kids but I use it to create episodes for TV Channel VEST TV on YouTube.

Is 8GB of RAM enough for MacOS?

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