hi guys, long time reader, first time poster.
pretty set on getting mini replace ageing macbook primary computer (i take ipad university laptop isn't needed. am, many others have been, torn between 2.5 i5 model dedicated graphics, , 2.0 i7 server model.
@ time i'm leaning towards server model serve me better in long run better processor , 2 existing hdd connections. mini used university work, itunes, garageband, photoshop , htpc. however, indulge in game or two.
have ps3 bulk of gaming needs, old favourites of mine, namely rome: total war, football manager series, aoe2, star wars: empire @ war, risk 2 , defcon, require computer. first 2 listed have tried running on macbook (white, mid 2009) , ran ok, visibly lagging bit , struggled large rtw battles.
wondering whether hd3000 graphics (with 8gb of ram) run such games, , possibly newer strategy games, smoothly?
second question revolves around use of ssds.
don't have use 2x500gb hdds have 500gb external backups , cannot imagine media library extending beyond 500gb time soon.
have seen lot of people smaller capacity ssd in place of second hard drive hold os, applications , games speed performance, while keeping music , videos on larger hdd.
question how space needed on ssd contain os, home directory (with videos/music/photos on hdd), applications , games (apps , games taking 20gb of hdd space)?
able away using smaller ssd of around 60-80gb? if so, drawbacks of such configuration?
advice , recommendations appreciated
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