8Gb Ram Laptops Under 500 With I5 Processor

I wanted to buy a Mac Mini, but my budget was limited. I finally decided on a model with a 6-core i5 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a 256 GB SSD. The unit was on sale at B&H for $999, a saving of $100. The SSD size is fine--I can expand storage with the use of external SSDs, which are becoming increasingly affordable. I wanted more RAM, but that gets expensive at Apple's prices. Then, on checkout, B&H offered me 32 GB of RAM (to replace the existing 8 GB) for $128. That looked appealing, but, klutz that I am, I was unwilling to open up my new computer and try to install the RAM myself. Then I saw that B&H would install the RAM for me for $40. And, since their techs are Apple-certified, the installation would not void my Apple warranty. I went for it. Bottom line: I got a Mac Mini with a 6-core i5 processor, 32 GB of RAM, and a 256 GB SSD for $1167. A Mac Mini identically preconfigured by Apple would have cost me $1699. I saved $532 (31 percent).

Previously ran a ChromeBOX CSi3 - [INTEL Core i3 - 8130U, 8GB RAM] We run multiple tabs with [email (sometimes multiple email accounts), a Database / Scheduler; some photograph manuipulation (not editing) and printing to multiple printers]. I was concerned that the new Chromebox5A with the CELERON 7305 processor and 8GB RAM might not match the performance of the older Intel CORE processor. WRONG! The improvement in overall performance and in the graphic subsystem was surprising to me and immediatly noticiable to the end user. This unit performs very well and is more responsive than the previous Chromebox 3i. I highly recommend this device for similar work loads.

My wife's laptop came with decent processor power and 8GB RAM, performance was OK but she was not happy about some delays while working in photo editing programs. I bought this 16 GB module, doubling the memory and the wife loves the upgrade. I have purchased CRUCIAL for years, never had issues. Great price and fast shipping from B&H. Thanks!

Put it in my 4 year old college laptop and its like new again, Pentium B90 processor, 8GB ram, 256 Samsung Pro - Boots in seconds, best W10 experience

Amazing core i5!!! Good processor at a good price

Replaced older I5 processor. Cannot believe how much it has reduced time to work on photos.

Added this 8Gb stick to my new Dell 3671 I5 intel 2666 desktop. No problems or conflicts. Went from 1 stick dell 8mb to 2 sticks that are compatible. Now I have 16GB 's of Ram and a smile on my face!

I had 8GB of ram and this upgrade was so easy and way less than getting it through Apple. The ram functions great and as it should.

Thought the 8gb of ram would be an issue but it's not. Solid Mac, I'm very impressed.

My laptop came with 8gb of ram. I upgraded to 16 and it is much faster.