can't i add more than 2x4GB of memory?The easiest way is go to Crucial's site and use their online scanner tool. It will show you what your upgrade options are right on their site.
If you don't want to but from them, you can write down the specs and look around other shops.
Memory is pretty much a commodity. If it meets the size/specs it will work.
can't i add more than 2x4GB of memory?
I wonder why Crucial doesn't have 4x8 as an option?Yes. You can use 4X 8GB chips in there for a 32GB total.
Well i already have 2x2GB in there so i guess i leave them there and just add what i can.Officially Apple only states 16Gbs max for the iMac. But it has been proven that it can support up to 32Gbs of RAM.
If its the 2011 model you can successfully add 1600mhz DDR3 SO-DIMM to your iMac. If its 2010 only 1333mhz modules I believe.
In my opinion buying 4x4Gbs will be more than enough in most cases. Some Pro users can use more than that but for the average consumer even 8Gbs can be enough.
Its your choice and whatever that you need.
Well i already have 2x2GB in there so i guess i leave them there and just add what i can.
How can i see what model it is, either the 2011 or the 2010?
I wonder why Crucial doesn't have 4x8 as an option?
What is the max memory i can use in that imac?
your unbelievable mate, thanx, my iMac is a iMac11,3, so what does that mean?It is a 2010 model: http://www.everymac.com/systems/app...-i7-2.93-27-inch-aluminum-mid-2010-specs.html
To find out what Mac OS X version you run, click > About This Mac:
To find out, what exact Mac model you use, click > About This Mac > More Info > Hardware Overview:
your unbelievable mate, thanx, my iMac is a iMac11,3, so what does that mean?
Just out of curiosityThat the link I provided is your model and 32 GB RAM is your maximum RAM capacity and that you need you can use 1333 MHz 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM RAM modules, as mentioned before.
Is something still unclear?
I use http://www.everymac.com, as it has a comprehensive list of all Mac models, it has a page for iMacs and it lists your iMac too.Just out of curiosity
1. where did u find out what my model is?
Someone else said, since Apple usually takes 100 USD for a meager 8 GB upgrade (costs 50 USD via third party channels) and 300 USD for a 16 GB upgrade (costs 100 USD via other means), they were probably uncomfortable stating 700 USD for a 32 GB upgrade, which nowadays only costs 200 USD (though it would have cost 3000 USD in early 2011, when 8 GB SO-DIMM modules were introduced by OWC).2. why does Apple state that it can only hold up to 16GB of memory?
hmm very interesting, its just that will 32GB be ok or will i be spending money for nothing?
hmm very interesting, its just that will 32GB be ok or will i be spending money for nothing?
photoshop, illustrator, indesign, premiere, flash
right now Page outs=88kb and Swap=2mb
what numbers should be enough?
No those numbers are not my typical usage, its just my internet browsing use for the last 3hours.If those numbers are the ones you get after a TYPICAL day of usage, then you do not need more RAM.
I use PS, I use AE and I can live with 8 GB RAM, but those applications are not my typically used applications anymore. If I would make my money solely with them, I would need at least 16 GB just for AE, as my compositions can get quite complex and previews take up RAM.
If you work with multiple layers (dozens or hundreds) in PS with high resolution graphics (3000 x 3000 and up, up, up), more RAM is always good.
Since you have two free RAM banks, getting an additional 8 GB RAM should not hurt your wallet.
No those numbers are not my typical usage, its just my internet browsing use for the last 3hours.
Regarding the memory yes i agree that another 8GB are not a problem, but after those 8 what other options can i have in the memory upgrade? Can i add 2x8 to make a total of 20GB. After the 2x8 are there a 2x10 or 2x12 modules? Or do i go directly to the 2x16 if i want more?
Thanx for the advice, but ill think ill go a little faster, i guess ill get the 2x8 now and if needed later ill take the 2x2 out for more.The maximum capacity for current 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM RAM modules is 8 GB per module, thus no 10 GB, no 12 GB nor 16 GB modules exist in that form factor.
And you upgrade however you wish or need.
If you now have 4 GB via two 2 GB modules, you add an additional 8 GB via two 4 GB modules to get 12 GB.
Then, if you need more, you replace the two 2 GB modules with either two 4 GB or two 8 GB modules to get 16 GB * or 24 GB ** RAM.
After that, you either replace the two remaining 4 GB * modules with two 8 GB modules or you replace the four remaining 4 GB ** modules with four 8 GB modules and get 32 GB in both scenarios.
Or you go all out and buy 32 GB for 200 USD now and don't worry about future RAM updates.
Just watch your RAM usage and also take a look at that article I linked to, on how to read memory usage in Activity Monitor.