Why does my MBP die when...

[Schweppy]

I run Aperture?

Genuinely the thing runs super slow.

I would expect a 2.53gHz i5 and 4gb RAM to cope much much much better!

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Standard 5400rpm HDD ?

I'm led to believe that is the main bottleneck in that computer. I have the same, but with 2.4ghz and 8GB of RAM and certain situations it runs horribly. I presume that will change when I finally close my eyes at the checkout total when buying a SSD.

 

[Schweppy]

Yeh standard 5400rpm which has been replaced twice lol.

I rly wish i could afford SSD.

It really doesnt handle Aperture very well at all.

 

[James.]

Standard 5400rpm HDD ?

I'm led to believe that is the main bottleneck in that computer. I have the same, but with 2.4ghz and 8GB of RAM and certain situations it runs horribly. I presume that will change when I finally close my eyes at the checkout total when buying a SSD.

I've just ordered a 250gb SSD for my 2.4ghz MBP so I'll let you know if it's worth it!

 

[Mot!]

It is, you don't need to let him know..

5400RPM drive in an MBP is like putting a mini moto carb on a big v8.