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12GB vs 16GB of RAM?

Thanks. That's nice to know it's a little bit more future proof and upgradeable once the RAM is cheaper. :)
 
johnfkitchen said:
Another reason for going only to 12 GB now, is that when 8GB modules become affordable, you can, if needed, jump up to 24GB by replacing the two 2GB modules at that time, keeping the two 4GB modules you just bought.

Eventually, you can replace these, taking it to the max of 32GB.

Software, over time, demands more and more RAM, so while 24 or 32 may sound insane today, tomorrow the need may be there, and it's good to have a plan
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I plan on doing the same thing. there is very little difference if any at all between 12 and 16gb of ram. 'But there is a difference between 12 and 24 and 16 and 32.

No sense in letting the already 4gb go to waste. Might as well use it.
 
iamthedudeman said:
I plan on doing the same thing. there is very little difference if any at all between 12 and 16gb of ram. 'But there is a difference between 12 and 24 and 16 and 32.

No sense in letting the already 4gb go to waste. Might as well use it.
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If I went the 16 route I figured, the stock 4 could go for a decent penny on Craigslist/Ebay/Amazon. And that I'd get somewhat of a return on the $200. Maybe not.
 
bpeeps said:
If I went the 16 route I figured, the stock 4 could go for a decent penny on Craigslist/Ebay/Amazon. And that I'd get somewhat of a return on the $200. Maybe not.
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It isn't worth the trouble. You will see little to no difference in performance with 12GB or 16GB of ram. Your more likely to just keep the ram of 16gb in if you go that route than upgrading down the line from 12GB to 24GB.
 
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