I don't think there's any sense in getting the Max, since you aren't even getting the highest amount of RAM. $1000 spread over 8 - 10 years vs starting to wast

I don't think there's any sense in getting the Max, since you aren't even getting the highest amount of RAM. $1000 spread over 8 - 10 years vs starting to waste your own time in maybe 5 if the air gets slow. I'd recommend #2.