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    Worthy RAM upgrade

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Hoony, Feb 11, 2007.

  1. Hoony

    Hoony Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im thinking of upgrading one of the 256 RAM sticks in my macbook. it came withe the stock 2x256MB sticks. But as i can currently afford only 1 upgrade, if i get a 1GB stick, then will it be worth it to take the total to 1256MB even though the sticks wouldnt match anymore. :confused:
     
    Hoony, Feb 11, 2007
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    Yes, definately. The extra RAM will be better than running less RAM in dual channel. Dual channel provides such a small increase in performance, it is practically pointless to have.
     
    Zero, Feb 11, 2007
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I agree with Zero, more RAM is better than dual channel. Especially with the amount you are talking about, 512MB is really low.
     
    cashmonee, Feb 11, 2007
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