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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Upgrading iMac Memory: One new stick, or two identical? | |
I will assume that you have a late 2015 5K iMac which supports up to 64G total. If you do not, then added 2x8G to max out at 32G is the way to go.
Given my assumption of max 64G late 2015 5K iMac, I have a different suggestion keeping in mind expansion. Yes go for the 2x16G yet also leave the 2x8G in the iMac yielding 48G system. Then if and when you expand to 64G, all your throwing away is the 2x8G original set and replace with another pair of 2x16G
If you are more cost sensitive right now, just add the 2x8G, then in upgrading you could through the first pair of 2x8G away replacing with 2x16G for total of 48G and then if needed another upgraded throwing out the last 2x8G and replacing with another 2x16G for a total of 64G. You end up throwing away four 8G cards yet later on the 16G cards will have down in price as well.
I think those are all the options and the best depends on your needs. Hope this helsp.
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