Why do Mac mini and Macbooks start from only 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD? When I bought my first PC (and cheapest, I tried to save every $), it had more RAM
![8GB RAM uses a lot of swaps and burn the SSD a few months after warranty end", and here is my M1 Mac mini with 8GB RAM, after 2 years of "swaps", 8GB RAM uses a lot of swaps and burn the SSD a few months after warranty end", and here is my M1 Mac mini with 8GB RAM, after 2 years of "swaps",](https://preview.redd.it/gmcvmm5xajzb1.png?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=e18830bc3a99eb4d0e675a84c2ab74588f15a16f)
8GB RAM uses a lot of swaps and burn the SSD a few months after warranty end", and here is my M1 Mac mini with 8GB RAM, after 2 years of "swaps",
![Theoretically, you can upgrade RAM & SSD on your M1 Mac mini, but you shouldn't - Current Mac Hardware Discussions on AppleInsider Forums Theoretically, you can upgrade RAM & SSD on your M1 Mac mini, but you shouldn't - Current Mac Hardware Discussions on AppleInsider Forums](https://photos5.appleinsider.com/gallery/41222-79934-M1-Upgrade-Soldering-l.jpg)