iMac RAM Advice

[lasuther]

I am looking to add RAM to my iMac, which has the original 2x2GB and 2 empty slots. I am planning on 8GB RAM total, and here is what I’m considering.

1. Add one 4GB stick, leave one slot empty for future expansion.
2. Add a matched set of 2x2GB.

The price is about the same (matched set costs $3 more). I multitask a lot (Skype, Vent, WoW, iTunes, 3 Safari windows open usually).

Which is a smarter buy?

 

[Sirmausalot]

I got 2X4GB for $50 from NewEgg. 12GB total is quite nice. Not sure what programs you're running though...

 

[Spike88]

When buying future memory for my iMac, I would install in pairs. re: 2x2. If the price of 2x4 isn't that much more, I too would get 2x4 instead. Especially if the cost of upgrade to the next higher level isn't that much.... I hear installing "in pairs" in best with Apples. And, for PCs as well...

Note: Some folks spend more dollars for popcorn at the movies then spending on memory upgrade (on a computer they use many times a week). If the purchase price of 2x4s is less then a few bags of popcorn, I upgrade to the next higher level.