RAM Advice

jmk229 · Feb 8, 2011, 02:55 PM

Looking at upgrading my RAM from 4GB to 8GB so I can run VMWare and Windows a bit faster.
Need some advice on a brand of Memory that I should pick up. I have no idea how to tell how many pins I need?

jmk229 · Feb 8, 2011, 03:11 PM

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=49879&...kin%20Enhanced

will that work?

GGJstudios · Feb 8, 2011, 03:28 PM

You can find specs on all Apple products with Mactracker. You can find your model and see exactly what specs are required for your RAM.

http://guides.macrumors.com/Buying_RAM
http://guides.macrumors.com/Installing_RAM
http://guides.macrumors.com/Matched_RAM_on_Intel_Macs
http://guides.macrumors.com/Understanding_Intel_Mac_RAM

Wiggum · Feb 8, 2011, 03:30 PM

Spend $55 and go to 12GB.

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2649409

I'm using this exact RAM.

jmk229 · Feb 8, 2011, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiggum

Spend $55 and go to 12GB.

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2649409

I'm using this exact RAM.

I keep noticing this when I am look up memory.... that it says its for a laptop? I have an iMac, my max is 8GB.

GGJstudios · Feb 8, 2011, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmk229

I keep noticing this when I am look up memory.... that it says its for a laptop? I have an iMac, my max is 8GB.

This is why it's best to give complete information when asking for help, such as the Mac model you have, OS version, etc. Even though this is in an iMac subforum, many people post in the wrong forum, so it's not always safe to assume what the OP is running.

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jmk229 · Feb 8, 2011, 03:52 PM

Sorry. I forgot myself and thought it had it attached to my post (was thinking the apple support forms.

I have a 2.66 GHZ 20 inch iMac with 4GB of RAM, I would like to upgrade to 8GB.

Per Mactracker I need PC3 8500 DDR3 1066 204 Pin SoDIMM. However whenever I search that memory it says for Apply Notebooks. I did notice in some of the reviews it does say that people with iMacs used it.

Does this matter?

jmk229 · Feb 8, 2011, 03:58 PM

I found this one:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16820226015

Will it work even though it says its for notebooks or mac mini?

GGJstudios · Feb 8, 2011, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmk229

Sorry. I forgot myself and thought it had it attached to my post (was thinking the apple support forms.

I have a 2.66 GHZ 20 inch iMac with 4GB of RAM, I would like to upgrade to 8GB.

Per Mactracker I need PC3 8500 DDR3 1066 204 Pin SoDIMM. However whenever I search that memory it says for Apply Notebooks. I did notice in some of the reviews it does say that people with iMacs used it.

Does this matter?

They both use the same RAM.

josh1231 · Feb 8, 2011, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmk229

Sorry. I forgot myself and thought it had it attached to my post (was thinking the apple support forms.

I have a 2.66 GHZ 20 inch iMac with 4GB of RAM, I would like to upgrade to 8GB.

Per Mactracker I need PC3 8500 DDR3 1066 204 Pin SoDIMM. However whenever I search that memory it says for Apply Notebooks. I did notice in some of the reviews it does say that people with iMacs used it.

Does this matter?

Imac's use Laptop memory. The ram in the macbook pro and the imac can be swapped between the two. The desktop/laptop description on the ram is really for PC's, because most PC's dont' so SoDimm ram.

From what I have read, 12gb is the sweet spot for performance. You could do this for $150.

Vantage Point · Feb 8, 2011, 04:12 PM

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/apple/memory/iMac

jmk229 · Feb 8, 2011, 04:27 PM

Thanks guys ordering now!

Storm Aiden · Feb 9, 2011, 11:07 PM

Whats RAM does this laptop has? (I think it is SD RAM but i am not sure) Laptop Model : Compaq Presario V2000. Any source of getting this RAM online/ in delhi NCR???

GGJstudios · Feb 9, 2011, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Storm Aiden

Whats RAM does this laptop has? (I think it is SD RAM but i am not sure) Laptop Model : Compaq Presario V2000. Any source of getting this RAM online/ in delhi NCR???

Why don't you try a Google search for "Compaq Presario V2000 specifications RAM"? This is a Mac forum, not a Windows or Compaq forum.

PeteyV · Feb 11, 2011, 12:29 AM

Why does it seem like every website I go to purchase RAM for iMac they're out of stock?

jmk229 · Feb 11, 2011, 02:36 PM

Try NewEgg... I got the Mushkin Enhanced.

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Feb 8, 2011, 03:11 PM	#2
jmk229 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2010	http://ncix.com/products/?sku=49879&...kin%20Enhanced will that work?
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Feb 8, 2011, 03:28 PM	#3
GGJstudios macrumors Westmere Join Date: May 2008	You can find specs on all Apple products with Mactracker. You can find your model and see exactly what specs are required for your RAM. http://guides.macrumors.com/Buying_RAM http://guides.macrumors.com/Installing_RAM http://guides.macrumors.com/Matched_RAM_on_Intel_Macs http://guides.macrumors.com/Understanding_Intel_Mac_RAM
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Feb 8, 2011, 03:30 PM	#4
Wiggum macrumors member Join Date: May 2010	Spend $55 and go to 12GB. http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2649409 I'm using this exact RAM.
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Feb 8, 2011, 03:52 PM	#7
jmk229 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2010	Sorry. I forgot myself and thought it had it attached to my post (was thinking the apple support forms. I have a 2.66 GHZ 20 inch iMac with 4GB of RAM, I would like to upgrade to 8GB. Per Mactracker I need PC3 8500 DDR3 1066 204 Pin SoDIMM. However whenever I search that memory it says for Apply Notebooks. I did notice in some of the reviews it does say that people with iMacs used it. Does this matter?
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Feb 8, 2011, 03:58 PM	#8
jmk229 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2010	I found this one: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16820226015 Will it work even though it says its for notebooks or mac mini?
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Feb 8, 2011, 04:27 PM	#12
jmk229 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2010	Thanks guys ordering now!
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Feb 11, 2011, 12:29 AM	#15
PeteyV macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2011	Why does it seem like every website I go to purchase RAM for iMac they're out of stock?
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Feb 11, 2011, 02:36 PM	#16
jmk229 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2010	Try NewEgg... I got the Mushkin Enhanced.
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