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Ram Upgrade

  • 13-05-2013 04:10PM
    #1
    T-K-O
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,309 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys,

    Looking to upgrade the ram in my imac. Its a 2.66 core duo 27inch screen.

    I currently have 2*2 gb. I'm looking for an 8 gb stick to replace one of the 2gb. What is the best place to pick up an 8gb stick. I had a look on crucial but they only have 4's


    cheers.


Comments

  • #2
    Sad Professor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,713 ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    RAM performs better when paired. It's so cheap, just get the 2x8GB kit or make do with 2x4GB.


  • #3
    T-K-O
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,309 ✭✭✭T-K-O


    They don't seem to have 8gb sticks. I think ill just go with the 2*4. Double the RAM should be enough...


  • #4
    ZENER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,165 ✭✭✭ZENER


    T-K-O wrote: »
    Its a 2.66 core duo 27inch screen.

    Are you sure that's the spec ? Didn't think there was a 2.66GHz Core Duo let alone a 27" iMac with one ?

    iMacs from the Core Duo generation were the White Plastic with 17" and 20 " screen size.

    Ken


  • #5
    Sad Professor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,713 ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    I assume the OP means one of the i5 iMacs from late 2009.

    I see what you mean about Crucial not having any 8GB sticks for that machine. They may just be out of stock. You could wait a while and see if they get them in. But it would probably work out quite a bit more expensive, so if 8GB is enough, stick with that.


  • #6
    T-K-O
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,309 ✭✭✭T-K-O


    ZENER wrote: »
    Are you sure that's the spec ? Didn't think there was a 2.66GHz Core Duo let alone a 27" iMac with one ?

    iMacs from the Core Duo generation were the White Plastic with 17" and 20 " screen size.

    Ken

    Yes I was going to ask about that. When I click on 'about this Mac' it states core duo.

    It's definitely 2.66 and 27inch and I bought it around Nov 09.

    The crucial website states its a quad core (that's the only imac with 27 inch and 2.66 processor), I'll assume that is correct?


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  • #7
    ZENER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,165 ✭✭✭ZENER


    Certainly an odd one ! As Prof said above it's probably a Quad Core i5 or i7. Which OS is installed ?

    Crucial have an application that runs on the computer and reports which memory is suitable and gives a link for it. Have you tried that ?

    Ken


  • #8
    T-K-O
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,309 ✭✭✭T-K-O


    ZENER wrote: »
    Certainly an odd one ! As Prof said above it's probably a Quad Core i5 or i7. Which OS is installed ?

    Crucial have an application that runs on the computer and reports which memory is suitable and gives a link for it. Have you tried that ?

    Ken


    I'm running 10.6.8. Yes I confirmed the RAM with the app. Strange indeed..


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