RAM - which combination would you choose?

[stevo1]

I'm looking to upgrade the RAM in my 2.16Ghz white iMac, which currently just has the default 1GB (2x512MB).
Which combination do you think would be better?

(2 GB) + (512 MB) = 2.5GB

or

(1 GB) + (1 GB) = 2GB as a matching pair

Or do you think there'll be very little noticeable difference?
(I mostly use Photoshop and Illustrator)

TIA

 

[vansouza]

I'm looking to upgrade the RAM in my 2.16Ghz white iMac, which currently just has the default 1GB (2x512MB).
Which combination do you think would be better?

(2 GB) + (512 MB) = 2.5GB

or

(1 GB) + (1 GB) = 2GB as a matching pair

Or do you think there'll be very little noticeable difference?
(I mostly use Photoshop and Illustrator)

TIA

First off, you get what you can afford. That being said, matched pairs are better. Of course 2x2 would be best if your Mac can use that amount.