New 27" iMac What's the best buy for 32GB RAM?

gorf37 · Dec 4, 2012, 06:38 PM

Hi all,

I'm anctiously awaiting delivery of my new iMac, and I'm shopping for RAM to replace the existing 8GB that comes installed.

My dad suggested:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memor.../2012_27/DDR3L

Is all RAM created equal? Is there a certain company or product that is more effective or less prone to problems than others? Scorching deals I'm not aware of?

Thanks in advance!

bobright · Dec 4, 2012, 06:40 PM

I'm looking for 16GB ram myself and am very confused there's DDR1 2, 3

randy98mtu · Dec 4, 2012, 07:21 PM

I'm planning to get the Corsair on Amazon. It's currently $79.99 per 16 gig. Just search for "204 pin ddr3 1600". Lots of options pop up.

knoxtown · Dec 4, 2012, 07:25 PM

RamJet has always been my favorite. Never had an issue and been using them for as long as I can remember.

czachorski · Dec 4, 2012, 07:27 PM

Just got 32 GB from Crucial for $160.

CoreyLahey · Dec 4, 2012, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by czachorski

Just got 32 GB from Crucial for $160.

Think I will do the same, it's an amazing price.

Mr. Retrofire · Dec 4, 2012, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gorf37

Hi all,

I'm anctiously awaiting delivery of my new iMac, and I'm shopping for RAM to replace the existing 8GB that comes installed.

My dad suggested:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memor.../2012_27/DDR3L

Is all RAM created equal? Is there a certain company or product that is more effective or less prone to problems than others? Scorching deals I'm not aware of?

Thanks in advance!

You do not need the DDR3L (1.35 V) RAM in a desktop computer. DDR3L needs less power, which is only important in mobile computers. I can recommend this RAM (1.5 V, DDR3):
http://www.kingston.com/us/memory/se...i7&Model=80276

On amazon.com (for example):
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-1600M.../dp/B0089MTON0

4 x ≈40 US$ = 160 US$ (not bad)

eagandale4114 · Dec 4, 2012, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobright

I'm looking for 16GB ram myself and am very confused there's DDR1 2, 3

DDR3 @1600 hz is what you want. This stuff is great for your new mac. For some reason 32 gig kits aren't being sold so you will need 2 16s if you want to go 32.

doobybiggs · Dec 4, 2012, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Retrofire

On amazon.com (for example):
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-1600M.../dp/B0089MTON0

4 x ≈40 US$ = 160 US$ (not bad)

It says MBP ram ... Will it work in the new iMac?

eagandale4114 · Dec 4, 2012, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doobybiggs

It says MBP ram ... Will it work in the new iMac?

They use the same type.

Hexley · Dec 5, 2012, 08:51 AM

Do a search on G.Skill's F3-1600C10D-16GSQ. It should say it works on mid-2012 MBPros without Retina Display.

Should be the same case with the 2012 iMac. I am looking to fill my 27-inch with it.

I am transferring the iMac's stock RAM to the 2010 MBPro as it maxs out at 8GB.

DDaddyx2 · Dec 5, 2012, 08:55 AM

I'd go with Crucial. Good price and their RAM selector ensures you are getting the right kind of memory.

DeafRaiders · Dec 5, 2012, 09:46 AM

Our UK Crucial is out of stock! Send some over to us pretty please.

macfamily · Dec 5, 2012, 11:06 AM

I have been using Data Memory System for years. They are based out of Salem NH. They stand behind everything they sell and answer back quickly to any questions. They are online for chat during the daytime. As a bonus they often tend to have very low prices, they always beat OWC. Their RAM has a lifetime warranty.

dhokes · Dec 5, 2012, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeafRaiders

Our UK Crucial is out of stock! Send some over to us pretty please.

Any idea when they plan to restock?

CoreyLahey · Dec 5, 2012, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDaddyx2

I'd go with Crucial. Good price and their RAM selector ensures you are getting the right kind of memory.

Do you know whether the Crucial has any advantages over the Corsair or other brands for that matter?

photoz · Dec 5, 2012, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macfamily

I have been using Data Memory System for years. They are based out of Salem NH. They stand behind everything they sell and answer back quickly to any questions. They are online for chat during the daytime. As a bonus they often tend to have very low prices, they always beat OWC. Their RAM has a lifetime warranty.

Are you kidding me??
Their 16GB set is $134!!

WTF are these people smoking?

Icaras · Dec 5, 2012, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by czachorski

Just got 32 GB from Crucial for $160.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoreyLahey

Think I will do the same, it's an amazing price.

And you can get an additional 5% off Crucial by using this page on their site:

http://www.crucial.com/promo/index.a...3-471622B49BF2

Picked up 16GB myself for $75.99.

gorf37 · Dec 5, 2012, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Retrofire

You do not need the DDR3L (1.35 V) RAM in a desktop computer. DDR3L needs less power, which is only important in mobile computers. I can recommend this RAM (1.5 V, DDR3):
http://www.kingston.com/us/memory/se...i7&Model=80276

On amazon.com (for example):
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-1600M.../dp/B0089MTON0

4 x ≈40 US$ = 160 US$ (not bad)

Thanks Retrofire,

Would a 0.15V change in operating voltage result in an equivalent reduction in power consumption and heat generation, or is the Wattage the same? Is the difference in heat generation negligible?

DeafRaiders · Dec 6, 2012, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhokes

Any idea when they plan to restock?

Probably after Christmas if you want it before then just do what I did Order 4x8GB for 32GB or 2x8GB for 16GB. It's only a few pennies difference on what you buy on the 16GB bundle

kellte2 · Dec 6, 2012, 09:09 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820144593

32GB for 109.98 shipped.

Hard to beat that.

12dylan34 · Dec 6, 2012, 09:16 PM

I got 32GB of G.Skill RAM, which has good reviews and a lifetime warranty for $98. It's up to $140 now, so I guess it was on sale before.

Here's the link just for fun, then

oaks42 · Dec 6, 2012, 10:04 PM

Is it just me or the price of Crucial RAM just went up?!

It was 79.99 excluding discount yesterday?

zemzabob · Dec 7, 2012, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oaks42

Is it just me or the price of Crucial RAM just went up?!

It was 79.99 excluding discount yesterday?

Yeah it went up I just ordered it, wish I would have did it yesterday.

kidwei · Dec 7, 2012, 02:55 AM

Amazon seems to have the exact same spec crucial ram here for a few bucks less:

http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC3-12...6GX3M2A1600C11

Seems to be the same spec as this one that everyone's been recommending:
http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartsp...0E583EA5CA7304

If you're willing to connect the dots here:
http://forum.crucial.com/t5/Apple-Ma...12/td-p/107430

and here:
http://forum.crucial.com/t5/Apple-Ma...pe/td-p/113742

Does it seem ok to just get this ram from Amazon?

edit: this link seems to explain how crucial just uses different model numbers to track what computers people are buying the ram for.. seems like needless confusion to me

http://forum.crucial.com/t5/Apple-Ma...rs/td-p/105762

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gorf37 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2012	New 27" iMac What's the best buy for 32GB RAM? Hi all, I'm anctiously awaiting delivery of my new iMac, and I'm shopping for RAM to replace the existing 8GB that comes installed. My dad suggested: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memor.../2012_27/DDR3L Is all RAM created equal? Is there a certain company or product that is more effective or less prone to problems than others? Scorching deals I'm not aware of? Thanks in advance!
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czachorski macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2007	Just got 32 GB from Crucial for $160. __________________ 27" iMac, Late 2012, 3.4 GHz Core i7, 3 TB Fusion Drive, 32 GB Ram
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knoxtown macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA	RamJet has always been my favorite. Never had an issue and been using them for as long as I can remember.
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Dec 5, 2012, 08:51 AM	#11
Hexley macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2009	Do a search on G.Skill's F3-1600C10D-16GSQ. It should say it works on mid-2012 MBPros without Retina Display. Should be the same case with the 2012 iMac. I am looking to fill my 27-inch with it. I am transferring the iMac's stock RAM to the 2010 MBPro as it maxs out at 8GB.
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DDaddyx2 macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN	I'd go with Crucial. Good price and their RAM selector ensures you are getting the right kind of memory.
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macfamily macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2007	I have been using Data Memory System for years. They are based out of Salem NH. They stand behind everything they sell and answer back quickly to any questions. They are online for chat during the daytime. As a bonus they often tend to have very low prices, they always beat OWC. Their RAM has a lifetime warranty.
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Dec 6, 2012, 09:09 PM	#21
kellte2 macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2005	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820144593 32GB for 109.98 shipped. Hard to beat that.
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12dylan34 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2009	I got 32GB of G.Skill RAM, which has good reviews and a lifetime warranty for $98. It's up to $140 now, so I guess it was on sale before. Here's the link just for fun, then
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Dec 7, 2012, 02:55 AM	#25
kidwei macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2007	Amazon seems to have the exact same spec crucial ram here for a few bucks less: http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC3-12...6GX3M2A1600C11 Seems to be the same spec as this one that everyone's been recommending: http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartsp...0E583EA5CA7304 If you're willing to connect the dots here: http://forum.crucial.com/t5/Apple-Ma...12/td-p/107430 and here: http://forum.crucial.com/t5/Apple-Ma...pe/td-p/113742 Does it seem ok to just get this ram from Amazon? edit: this link seems to explain how crucial just uses different model numbers to track what computers people are buying the ram for.. seems like needless confusion to me http://forum.crucial.com/t5/Apple-Ma...rs/td-p/105762
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