I just purchased a new iMac with the default 8GB RAM. I am going to purchase 32GB (16x2) but have a couple of questions about making sure it runs dual channel.
Question 1 - Do I need to purchase as "paired" 16x2 or if I purchase 2 of the same 16x1 will it be paired. Basically, is there anything doen at the memory factory to "pair" them. The reason I ask is because the Crucial memory I am looking at on Newegg is $365 for 16x2 and $167 for 16x1. So purchasing 2 16x1 of the same memory is $30 less than purchasing it as 16x2.
Question 2 - If I put in the 16x2 and leave in the 4x2 will it still run dual channel as 40GB?
Question 1 - Do I need to purchase as "paired" 16x2 or if I purchase 2 of the same 16x1 will it be paired. Basically, is there anything doen at the memory factory to "pair" them. The reason I ask is because the Crucial memory I am looking at on Newegg is $365 for 16x2 and $167 for 16x1. So purchasing 2 16x1 of the same memory is $30 less than purchasing it as 16x2.
Question 2 - If I put in the 16x2 and leave in the 4x2 will it still run dual channel as 40GB?