DO I NEED 16GB RAM MACBOOK PRO RETINA PRO

I mainly use the computer for coding, some video editing, and gaming. I've been using the base model 2.3/8/256 for 3 weeks now and I have to say that 8GB RAM is more than plenty. If you would like more help, please chat with us again. JACOB: Right on! Thank you for visiting the Apple Store. ME: oK thank you looking forwards to receiving it ordered it yesterday You will see the Mac you chose will be well more than enough. JACOB: There is not really anything I would suggest as far as upgrading is concerned. ME: I'm switching to Mac from a PC and leaving it in the dust ME: I wouldnt see a speed difference with the bigger RAM? ME: well just to be clear the uses i mentioned as well as internet browsing mail, and updateS as far as push notifications via notifications center ME: so I should save the extra 200 and use it for acceories It is literally the most advanced Mac notebok you can get. JACOB: Not at all! The new machines are designed to run the current and all upcoming future OSX releases. ME: I'm worried that with future OSX updates after Mountain Lion they may slow down my new machine

DO I NEED 16GB RAM MACBOOK PRO RETINA PRO

JACOB: Unless you are using Final Cut Pro or Cs6 - I would not worry about it at all. ME: but not advanced Aperture or Final Cut Pro JACOB: Great then 8GB will be well more than enough. JACOB: Alright what concerns do you have specifically? ME: I'm worried about the 8GB RAM vs 16GB RAM ME: I'm afraid i should have configurated my machine differently JACOB: Okay what questions do you have xactly? ME: I have a a concern about an order I placed

Just got off Live Chat on the Apple Store and according to him I made the right choice with the Base 8GB vs 16GB:

Do i need 16gb ram macbook pro retina