I have tried searching the forums but can't find a definitive answer to this that directly relates to my model so I thought I would throw it out to you "Ramologists" out there.
I have a 2010, 5,1, 8 core 2.4ghx (westmere) Mac pro and it had 14 gigs of ram (6x1gb 2 x 4gb) - I create a lot of huge multi-layered files in Photoshop (web design) and occasionally use FCPx and Motion5 so 14gb was not quite going to cut it.
Long story short, I have just purchased 32gb ram as 4x8gb sticks (PC3-10600 1333 MHZ ECC REGISTERED - I got 1333mhz ram as I later intend to change the processors to x5680s so I thought it more future proof)
However, here's my question, I have heard that you really should (must?) occupy the first 3 slots for each processor (x2 in my case) or your ram speed will take a big hit - is that right in my case? Does that mean ideally I should pick up another 2 x 8gb sticks of the same type and have (6 x 8gb) populating the first 3 slots for each processor? I would normally be happy with 32gb ram for my needs but if its going to be disabling/inhibiting performance then I will get another 2 x 8gb sticks of the same type while I still can (i.e. while the seller is still around selling that exact brand)
Many thanks in advance
I have a 2010, 5,1, 8 core 2.4ghx (westmere) Mac pro and it had 14 gigs of ram (6x1gb 2 x 4gb) - I create a lot of huge multi-layered files in Photoshop (web design) and occasionally use FCPx and Motion5 so 14gb was not quite going to cut it.
Long story short, I have just purchased 32gb ram as 4x8gb sticks (PC3-10600 1333 MHZ ECC REGISTERED - I got 1333mhz ram as I later intend to change the processors to x5680s so I thought it more future proof)
However, here's my question, I have heard that you really should (must?) occupy the first 3 slots for each processor (x2 in my case) or your ram speed will take a big hit - is that right in my case? Does that mean ideally I should pick up another 2 x 8gb sticks of the same type and have (6 x 8gb) populating the first 3 slots for each processor? I would normally be happy with 32gb ram for my needs but if its going to be disabling/inhibiting performance then I will get another 2 x 8gb sticks of the same type while I still can (i.e. while the seller is still around selling that exact brand)
Many thanks in advance
