1 x 4GB or 2 x 2GB RAM, which is better?

[BobHail]

I would like to get 4GB sticks to the 12-core, but the only options is to get either 24GB or 32GB and the price goes way way up then.

So why can´t I get for example 4 x 4GB = 16GB or 2 x 4GB = 8GB option?

What´s the thing with this mysterious 4GB stick?

 

[philipma1957]

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php...B-ECC-Server-Memory-For-Apple-Mac-Pro-Systems



the above company sells 4gb sticks for a 12 core at 77.52 for 1 stick. members on this site including myself use these sticks. you can buy 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 what ever you want.

 

[mjsmke]

Dont buy RAM from Apple. Look arround for the best deals. Mostly they advertise kits eg... 12GB kit (3x 4GB) But you can buy the sticks individually.

You have to install matching pairs on the dual CPU Macs so just look for 2 kits of 12/16 ect.. to get 24/32GB

 

[BigDukeSix]

These guys have pretty good deals on memory. Check them out and see if they have what you need.

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Mac-Pro-Memory

 

[toxic]

look elsewhere...TransIntl, MaxUpgrades, OWC, or from stores like Superbiiz or Newegg, or direct from Crucial.