The only memory upgrade that is supported is buying memory from the Qnap accesories shop and add it to the empty memory slot of the TS-X59 Pro II. Doing that, 3 GB will be the maximum configuration.the doivler wrote:1) Is it 2GB per ram slot, or simply 1GB / 2GB (total 3GB)?
Users have reported here in the forum doing memory upgrades, some have worked and some other doesn't. If you want to go the unsupported path the best way is to search for those forum threads and learn from the reported experience. Not all memory modules work!
The question is really if you want to have a supported hardware configuration or if you want the absolute maximum configuration. Maybe you should also ask yourself if you will really need 4 GB?2) Am I better off buying 2 x 2GB paired sticks with really good CAS timings, or
3) Better off just buying the suggested un-even 3GB capacity (unmatched CAS timings and capacity)
As I said, not all modules work so be very careful and search the forum for more information.4) Can you install ANY SODIMM ram in these devices (normal notebook ram)? Or does it have to be a rather specific type of ram that limits my purchase options?
In my opinion far too many users have very exaggerated hopes for a performance increase and upgrade the memory because it is possible, not because they need it. Are you among them also?5) Are there any other benefits to purchasing the TS-459 Pro II over the TS-459 Pro+ ? Especially now because the TS-459 Pro+ (apparently) accepts up to 2GB? (according to one of the forums I recently came across, which sparked my questions regarding 2GB ram slots in these machines)
The benefits of the TS-X59 Pro II over the TS-X59 Pro+ are support for USB 3.0, SATA 6Gb/s and memory expansion. In my opinion USB 3.0 is the most important (not for performance as eSATA is faster but for compatibility). SATA 6Gb/s is a nice specification but very few (if any) disks are fast enough to be limited by the SATA 3Gb/s in the TS-X59 Pro+. Memory expansion is only really useful if you need so many services and applications concurrently active that the default memory isn't enough (I don't think many users need it).
At least on my market the price difference is surprisingly small so the TS-X59 Pro II may very well also be choosen over the TS-X59 Pro+ becuase of it's better future-proofing and second-hand value.