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>RAM is often the limiting factor for being able to still use an old machine.

Is it?

I'm seriously asking because usually I crank up the RAM when I buy a new device but I'm not at all sure that's something that has benefited me as far as longevity goes.

>Is it?

Yes it is. CPU cycles are infinite, but RAM is finite so better up-spec on that.

It will only benefit you if the rest of the machine, especially the physical body is durable enough. I went with framework in the hope I will never have to be worry about that in the future. Has held up with its promises so far.

Crank it all the way up.

Unless you're with Apple, in which case a solid 8GB should be enough for the next decade or so! /s

Who needs to run anything other than TextEdit.app anyway.

Vim