[closed] 6GB or 8GB RAM?

When reading the information on Crucial's site I noticed this:

Q: Do I have to install matching pairs? A: No. No, you can install modules one at a time, and you can mix different densities of modules in your computer. But if your computer supports dual-channel memory configurations, you should install in identical pairs (preferably in kits) for optimal performance. Q: Does my computer support dual-channel memory? A: No. Your system does not support dual channel.

Given this information, would it be more effective to have 6GB RAM or 8GB RAM. My iMac currently has 4GB (2x2GB). If I upgraded to 8GB I would get another 2x2GB making it 4x2GB.

The RAM would be installed on a 27" 2.8GHZ Quad Core i7 iMac Help greatly appreciated.

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asked Oct 10 '10 at 14:33

Fish
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closed Oct 12 '10 at 20:03

YamazaruNinja
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The question has been closed for the following reason "The question is answered, right answer was accepted" by YamazaruNinja Oct 12 '10 at 20:03

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Get as much as you can afford. ;) That's my general advice for any kind of hardware upgrade.

answered Oct 12 '10 at 18:36

chris ♦♦
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Well, I was actually just going to say that. Thanks Chris!

(Oct 12 '10 at 18:37) YamazaruNinja

Thank You Chris :) :)

(Oct 12 '10 at 18:46) Fish

thats what i was going to say

(Oct 12 '10 at 21:03) Monkinto

0	As Chris just said if you can afford it get the best you can get now, or you will probably regret not buying it later. answered Oct 12 '10 at 18:38 boba0420 4.4k●51●70●120

0	I think that if you are going to upgrade, just go as far as you can, it's never going to be too much. answered Oct 12 '10 at 19:32 rafaelpfreire 0●14●14●20

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[closed] 6GB or 8GB RAM?

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