Help: Should I replace my laptop or upgrade?

i considering upgrading laptop because running slower used to. have macbook pro mid 2009, core 2 duo 2.53ghz, version 5,5 4gb of ram. main use of laptop recording , processing music using protools 11. however, simple tasks seem resource taxing , slowing down laptop. plan fresh install of yosemite, wanted know if planned upgrade better buying new macbook. notice upgraded difference?

1) upgrading ram 4gb 8gb ($100)
2) upgrading hd stock 5400 rpm ssd owc:http://eshop.macsales.com/item/owc/ssd7e3g240/ ($140)
total: ~$240 vs upgrading new machine i5 or better.

 

rocknpop said: ↑

i considering upgrading laptop because running slower used to. have macbook pro mid 2009, core 2 duo 2.53ghz, version 5,5 4gb of ram. main use of laptop recording , processing music using protools 11. however, simple tasks seem resource taxing , slowing down laptop. plan fresh install of yosemite, wanted know if planned upgrade better buying new macbook. notice upgraded difference?

1) upgrading ram 4gb 8gb ($100)
2) upgrading hd stock 5400 rpm ssd owc:http://eshop.macsales.com/item/owc/ssd7e3g240/ ($140)
total: ~$240 vs upgrading new machine i5 or better.

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yes, you'll notice difference.

whether that's enough of upgrade meet expectations different story. if you're using computer in professional capacity time money, think should absolutely consider taking money , investing in new computer practical.

 

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