Ram prices have been falling...

[jdc]

RAMd®d wrote:
Im running an app called Memory Monitor, and its often pegged near the top

I use the MM with the same results, but with less RAM.

My next Mac will be a 27" iMac, one because I like the screen size, two because a Retina version is available, and three because I can stuff it full of memory, in that order.

When that happens, I'll go from 8G or whatever the base is to 24G asap. That will leave a slot open, just in case.

Yeah, maybe I should just stop watching MM.

I really want a new iMac too, maybe end of the year, would be fine with a current model as a refurb. Could even get by with a 256 Flash only model. But would like the i7 and 4 GB of VRAM for bragging rights.

FWIW on your plan. 16 GB (8 x 2) = $100. A single 16 GB chip = $200.

So for the price of 24 (4 + 4 + 16) you could just go to 32 (8 + 8 + 8 + 8) and sell the stock 8 GB =)