hey folks, was doing a bunch of research but the info I found in the forums was rather inconsistent, which began to confuse me. haven't found anything that directly addressed my questions.
I have an iMac 10,1, late 2009 model.
the specs state that I need 204-pin 1066MHz PC3-8500 SO-DIMM, and it seems it must be 4x4GB.
my first question is:
is it preferable or important to buy 1 single kit of 4x4GB (as opposed to 2 kits of 2x4GB) if I'm looking to max out my memory to the stated maximum, which is 16GB? I read that this has to do with the way 1 set's chips ("4x4GB" x1) are tested together at the exact same time, rather than 2 sets' chips ("2x4GB" x2) being tested at their different, respective dates of manufacturing.
even though the brand, model, and specs may be the same... I read that there is still a chance that the 2 different sets may not get along, as the testing on each date may not line up - one with the other - for some reason. does this apply to the way the 4 slots in my iMac 10,1 function? or is there some feature in the motherboard that allows for 2 sets of 2x4GB to work efficiently and flawlessly (being that they're the same brand, model, specs, etc).
next question: 4x4GB chips... or 2x8GB chips?
I've seen some users report that they've maxed out their iMac 10,1 (late 2009) to 32GBs... meaning that they used 4x8GBs chips (in some cases 1333MHz). I believe the system dumbs down the RAM to 16GBs at 1066MHz, because that's all the motherboard can handle. but this would mean that 2x8GB chips would likely fit.. and work?
2 somewhat elaborate questions. any answers would be greatly appreciated! thank you
I have an iMac 10,1, late 2009 model.
the specs state that I need 204-pin 1066MHz PC3-8500 SO-DIMM, and it seems it must be 4x4GB.
my first question is:
is it preferable or important to buy 1 single kit of 4x4GB (as opposed to 2 kits of 2x4GB) if I'm looking to max out my memory to the stated maximum, which is 16GB? I read that this has to do with the way 1 set's chips ("4x4GB" x1) are tested together at the exact same time, rather than 2 sets' chips ("2x4GB" x2) being tested at their different, respective dates of manufacturing.
even though the brand, model, and specs may be the same... I read that there is still a chance that the 2 different sets may not get along, as the testing on each date may not line up - one with the other - for some reason. does this apply to the way the 4 slots in my iMac 10,1 function? or is there some feature in the motherboard that allows for 2 sets of 2x4GB to work efficiently and flawlessly (being that they're the same brand, model, specs, etc).
next question: 4x4GB chips... or 2x8GB chips?
I've seen some users report that they've maxed out their iMac 10,1 (late 2009) to 32GBs... meaning that they used 4x8GBs chips (in some cases 1333MHz). I believe the system dumbs down the RAM to 16GBs at 1066MHz, because that's all the motherboard can handle. but this would mean that 2x8GB chips would likely fit.. and work?
2 somewhat elaborate questions. any answers would be greatly appreciated! thank you
