question about ram configurations

[allupons]

So I ordered a 6 core mac pro and am waiting for it to ship, but in the meanwhile I have a question about ram configurations. I already have 4 x 4 gig ecc 10600 ram. I also realize that according to techs, using all 4 slots will put the mac pro from triple channel ram to single channel as opposed to 2x dual channel. Knowing that would I see better performance with 12 gigs in triple channel configuration or 16 gigs in single channel configuration? Money isn't an issue here as I already own all of the ram. Any benchmarks/experiences on the differences would be awesome. Thanks!

PS. I will primarily be using the mac pro for after effects cs5, photoshop, premiere, final cut, logic, and some gaming.

 

[allupons]

any thoughts or benchmarks out there?

 

[johnnymg]

any thoughts or benchmarks out there?

There are already threads on memory optimization. Better to go there for your answers/questions.

 

[sboerup]

http://macperformanceguide.com/Reviews-MacProWestmere-MemoryBandwidth.html

Looks like with all 4 slots filled it doesn't really effect "synthetic" tests by more than 10%, and real world losses of less than 1% . . . so, I wouldn't be worried about it 🙂