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2010 Macbook Pro - Ram slot order?

  • 26-04-2011 01:03PM
    #1
    grizzly
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    I've got a new 4gb stick to replace one of my 2gb. Does it matter which slot(Upper/lower) it goes in? I know they should ideally be paired, but I don't need 8gb and wanted to save the cash.


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  • #2
    snollup
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    I'm running 3gb in my macbook and it's never given any trouble. That said, maybe for optimum performance they should be paired.


  • #3
    grizzly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,789 ✭✭✭grizzly


    snollup wrote: »
    I'm running 3gb in my macbook and it's never given any trouble. That said, maybe for optimum performance they should be paired.

    I think you get a 1/2% boost from paired RAM – so 99% of people wouldn't notice a difference.

    As for the slots I'm guessing the lower slot should take the 4gb as it is accessed first?


  • #4
    Sad Professor
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    It doesn't matter what order they are in. And the performance benefit from paired RAM is negligible.


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
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    How much did you buy the ram for?


  • #6
    grizzly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,789 ✭✭✭grizzly


    conor.hogan.2 wrote: »
    How much did you buy the ram for?

    €40 from crucial. Installed and working well.


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