View Full Version : After Purchasing Can I Upgrade Graphics Card/Memory?
PurpleCliff
Mar 3, 2009, 05:36 PM
If I bought the cheapest iMac at base model right now, in a month or two could I buy more RAM for it? Then could I later buy a better video/graphics card and get that put in?
And could I have these things done by official Apple peoples. Not that I care much - I'd just like to know if official people do this. :)
avihappy
Mar 3, 2009, 05:41 PM
If I bought the cheapest iMac at base model right now, in a month or two could I buy more RAM for it? Then could I later buy a better video/graphics card and get that put in?
And could I have these things done by official Apple peoples. Not that I care much - I'd just like to know if official people do this. :)
Video: No, you are stuck with the video you buy! With the low end 20 inch iMac your only option is the poor 9400M.
RAM: Yes, you can even do it yourself (it won't void the warranty)!
ayeplussjr
Mar 3, 2009, 05:42 PM
If I bought the cheapest iMac at base model right now, in a month or two could I buy more RAM for it? Then could I later buy a better video/graphics card and get that put in?
And could I have these things done by official Apple peoples. Not that I care much - I'd just like to know if official people do this. :)
RAM would be the easiest upgrade....you would be able to upgrade RAM yourself. Even check youtube for how-to's. Click on the "Guides" tab and look for RAM. There are links on where to purchase and how to upgrade. I don't believe you can change out the graphics card. I believe they are soldered to the motherboard.
PurpleCliff
Mar 3, 2009, 05:44 PM
Ouch so I am going to be stuck with the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M forever! It better be good! I do some pretty harsh stuff to my computers!
gonzaload1987
Mar 3, 2009, 06:47 PM
im in the same as you my friend, i want to upgrade my 8800gs video card to ati 4850 new one, because beofre i upgraded ati 2600 for the 8800gs which i have now.
Do you think is there any posibility to upgrade with an official seller?
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