Insufficient memory will cause your Mac to use “virtual memory” on the disk which is slowĪ lack of RAM isn’t limited to Mountain Lion only – whatever version of OS X you’re running, it’s advisable to install as much memory as possible as an after-market upgrade, or worst case buy your new Mac with lots of RAM to begin with. Memory upgrades are surprisingly easy to do and mean that your Mac won’t need to use hard disk space as “virtual memory”, thus ensuring everything is running optimally and speedily. ![]() ![]() RAM prices are now as cheap as chips, so 4GB should be the absolute minimum to have installed – however 8 GB or even 16 GB (on the newer Retina Display Macs) is definitely recommended if you can afford it.
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