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[New Mac Mini] Wise to used mixed memory?

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Chris2Mac

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Hey,
New to the forum, first post 🙂 Just order the new Mac Mini base model. My first Mac! Debated for a while whether to go that extra mile and get an iMac or MacBook. Didnt want to spend too much initially so left me with Mini or iMac. Already have a 24" Samsung monitor so decided to go with the Mini.

Back to the question! I've order the base mini and I am going to upgrade the RAM myself. My questions are :
1. Is it 1x1GB stick (as it says on apple) or 2x512 sticks (as on Amazon)?
2. Is it ok to use mixed memory. i.e. If I buy a 2GB stick and theres 1 in it, use both giving 3GB or would it be better off to use 2x1's or 2x2's (same brand)?

Thanks.
 
Chris2Mac said:
Is 4GB ram not slightly overkill though? I know it doesnt hurt to have more RAM.
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It probably is. I have 2GB in my last-gen iMac, and although I was planning to upgrade for 4, I've never actually felt pressed for memory, or that the machine was sluggish, so I've kept it at 2.

Obviously, different situation for someone that does graphics or video work or anything similarly demanding. Also, since the mini uses system RAM for video, 2GB may be slightly less sufficient than in another machine.
 
Chris2Mac said:
Is 4GB ram not slightly overkill though? I know it doesnt hurt to have more RAM.
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Yes and no. 2GB is probably the minimum, but if you are going to the trouble of cracking open the mini case which is a mild PITA might as well load it up and be done with it with RAM so cheap. 10.5 is a RAM hog. Who knows what 10.6 will do. I'd say in this case it really doesn't hurt to go ahead and load up.
 
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