About RAM slots used in 4-,8-, and 12 core machines..
there no question fact 4- , 8-core classic macpros should have configuration 3 of4 ram slots used ... "3of4-slots-configuration prferable, but: remember argument why 6-core or 12-core mp profit 4of4-configuration: xeons ar able create virtual 3rd core. max out, need sum of real hardre cores can divide 3 pair of real existing cores can create , use third one. if not case, 4th occupied slot brake instead of helping system. -----> 12-core mbp help,us tomverify this? easy him: run performance test both configurations , report result.... imthinkmthis interesting lot of people. "as ram possible best , not enough ram in 3 slots worse enough ram in 4 slots" : agree, having 32 gb of ram since purchased mp (yes, naive , burned money because @ time horribly expensive...) last question: matter of 3 slots used ram or not? in advance use 4th slot w3690 (6 c...