SSD + El Cap Upgrade on Intel Core2 Duo MBP?

Hello

My partner has a really slow 13 "Mid 2010 build MBP Yosemite running.

Its processor is an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz

4 GB of RAM running

I'm about to take the plunge and order, the HD of SSD Crucial BX100 with a capacity of 250 GB and install it as the new boot drive, while doing a new installation of the OS and the only apps relocation essential to the main boot drive. It will work then all of its files from the original HD, with the exception of PSD files / etc. Hair that she works there on who will benefit from work of the SSD.

I promised her that it will transform its system. As a designer use Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator by day and they run dramatically slow. It's beyond a joke, and it really is its massive costs in time and starts to delay paid work.

While I understand that there is no additional room for 4 GB of RAM with this machine, given a small budget, which is the best route SSD or RAM? And the system will go much quicker?

Thank you.

For the RAM and SSD, best Mac compatible options are OWC and Crucial.  This is based on the reputation and personal experience.

Note that a 13 "2010 MBP will support up to 16 GB of RAM from OWC.  You should consider this option as well.

Ciao.

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