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Upgrading iMac RAM

  • 30-03-2009 10:09am
    #1
    faceman
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    I have an early 08 iMac, the alumunium 20" 2Ghz yoke. I was considering upgrading the RAM as I have start to use more apps and its starting to slow slightly. (Although its not Windows slow! :D)

    I did a bit of a google search but I couldnt find anything with decent advice. So im wondering if its really necessary or what you folks think?

    I use my mac for recreational use so mainly music, photos (and im starting to edit photos a bit more hence the increased demand on the machine) etc.

    I cant remember what the RAM is at the mo, (duh i know!) but what would you recommend? Do i need to buy the RAM direct from Apple or is there another reliable site I can use?

    Any advice greatly appreciated! :)


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  • #2
    jonathan11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 201 ✭✭jonathan11


    I upgraded my imac from 1 -> 4gb. Its very handy to do.

    You can buy the ram here...http://www.crucial.com/mac/index.aspx
    the website has a scanner to tell you which ram type you need.
    I paid something like €60 for 4gb


  • #3
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,693 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    To check how much RAM you currently have, go to:

    Apple menu > About the Mac.

    I'm guessing you have the first rev Al iMac which came with 1GB (2 X 512MB chips - check System Profiler to confirm this). You only have two slots and to upgrade to the full 4GB you will have to replace both chips. So you'd be looking for 2 x 2GB chips.

    Never buy RAM from Apple. As said above, buy from Crucial. I've had very good experiences with them.

    Generally I would recommend maxing out the RAM if you can.


  • #4
    tpotter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 92 ✭✭tpotter


    Sad Professor wrote: »
    Never buy RAM from Apple. As said above, buy from Crucial. I've had very good experiences with them.

    This is good advice even when buying a new computer, because you can save hundreds and get the same if not better Ram from Crucial.


  • #5
    faceman
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 16,662 CMod ✭✭✭✭faceman


    Thanks for all the advice, i shall be making a purchase later today from Crucial so! :)


  • #6
    faceman
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 16,662 CMod ✭✭✭✭faceman


    I picked up 4GB of RAM (2x 2gb) for €50 from Crucial which was fantastic!

    If anyone wants my old 1GB card let me know.


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  • #7
    Diarmuid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,981 ✭✭✭Diarmuid


    I'll second Crucial. I've upgrade about 4 macs using them


  • #8
    faceman
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 16,662 CMod ✭✭✭✭faceman


    Thats some service that Crucial provide, the RAM turned up this morning! Less than 2 days after I ordered! :)


  • #9
    tpotter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 92 ✭✭tpotter


    faceman wrote: »
    Thats some service that Crucial provide, the RAM turned up this morning! Less than 2 days after I ordered! :)

    Yeah, Crucial Rocks. They make some great memory and make finding the right kind very easy. Glad everything worked out for you.


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