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- Mac Mini 2010 2.4 GHz 2gig RAM 320gig HD
I have been looking at the specs for my new 2010 Mac Mini and I'm of the opinion there is some confusing info out there regarding memory upgrades. First this from Crucial -
Now I have looked at the specs for the 320M graphics card plus this from the review of the Mini by AnandTech -
And this from Apple -
Who then are we to believe? I note that a lot of people on this and other Mac forums state they have/are putting mixed modules in their Minis or in some cases just one single stick.
I think a definitive answer to this conundrum is required don't you? My instinct would be to go with matching pairs.
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.
Now I have looked at the specs for the 320M graphics card plus this from the review of the Mini by AnandTech -
the GeForce 320M has a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller so you’ll want to upgrade in pairs
And this from Apple -
Your Mac mini has two memory slots in which you can install a pair of 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB memory modules, for a maximum of 8 GB of memory. For best performance, don’t mix modules of different sizes; always install two identical memory modules.
Who then are we to believe? I note that a lot of people on this and other Mac forums state they have/are putting mixed modules in their Minis or in some cases just one single stick.
I think a definitive answer to this conundrum is required don't you? My instinct would be to go with matching pairs.