Who's using 32GB Corsair Vengeance successfully in 2012 iMac?

WilliamG · Dec 16, 2012, 01:55 AM

I'm reading issues, but not successes.

Just curious who has upgraded their 27" 2012 iMacs with 32GB of this RAM without issues (reading 1600mhz in the System properties).

Cheers, guys!

tonyep · Dec 16, 2012, 02:51 AM

No problem on mine. It's running at 1600mhz.

Phunmaker · Dec 16, 2012, 03:14 AM

Ordered 32gb of this ram yesterday.
But have to wait till january to see if it works.

Hope I didn't make a wrong choice on this memory.

Grtz

bugbear99 · Dec 16, 2012, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyep

No problem on mine. It's running at 1600mhz.

CL 10 or CL11?

WilliamG · Dec 16, 2012, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyep

No problem on mine. It's running at 1600mhz.

At last - a person using it with no issue. Hah! I'd be curious as to memory benchmarks with this CL10 memory vs the Crucial/Apple CL11 memory.

randy98mtu · Dec 16, 2012, 07:33 AM

I ordered 32gb as well. I may put a pair in my 17" MBP since I don't really feel that I NEED 32 in the iMac, but 16 might help in the MBP when working in Lightroom.

photoz · Dec 16, 2012, 03:20 PM

I just ordered 32GB of this model, hope that 1.5V is not the issue.

Fingers crossed.

Arman · Dec 16, 2012, 04:01 PM

The issue arises from mixing the Corsair Vengeance ram with Apple stock ram. Should have no problem running a pure Corsair setup regardless of memory amount.

tonyep · Dec 16, 2012, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bugbear99

cl 10 or cl11?

cl10.

photoz · Dec 16, 2012, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arman

The issue arises from mixing the Corsair Vengeance ram with Apple stock ram. Should have no problem running a pure Corsair setup regardless of memory amount.

Hope this is the case, it will be all Corsair in there.

Arman · Dec 16, 2012, 05:52 PM

It's not a major issue. All that happens is the memory speed downgrades to 1333mhz from 1600mhz. Arguably probably causes less than 3% hit in performance if u were comparing the same amount of memory(16 single source vs 16 mixed sources). It could equally be argued that any hit in memory speed would be outweighed by increase in overall amount of ram (eg going from 16 to 24gb)

Rezox · Dec 16, 2012, 10:35 PM

After searching around for recommendations, I landed on Crucial instead of the Corsair and here's why:

1. Apparently 1.35V memory comes standard in the iMac from Apple. I have been reading that 1.35V produces less heat and requires less power than the 1.5V. Maybe this is paranoia, but I just can't see the difference in CL worth the voltage increase - See next point.

2. Comparing the CL10 vs CL11, I have not seen anyone claim a performance benefit.

3. Technically, the crucial vengeance ram is not a "Mac Recommended" Ram, unlike the Crucial or OWC memory.

4. Generally any performance benefits don't exist between the two choices, so I opted to choose stability vs. unknown.

If anyone has any other feedback I welcome it.

Arman · Dec 17, 2012, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rezox

After searching around for recommendations, I landed on Crucial instead of the Corsair and here's why:

1. Apparently 1.35V memory comes standard in the iMac from Apple. I have been reading that 1.35V produces less heat and requires less power than the 1.5V. Maybe this is paranoia, but I just can't see the difference in CL worth the voltage increase - See next point.

2. Comparing the CL10 vs CL11, I have not seen anyone claim a performance benefit.

3. Technically, the crucial vengeance ram is not a "Mac Recommended" Ram, unlike the Crucial or OWC memory.

4. Generally any performance benefits don't exist between the two choices, so I opted to choose stability vs. unknown.

If anyone has any other feedback I welcome it.

Ok I caved in and deciding to return Corsair ram. Just went ahead and picked up 32GB of Crucial site.

R3DH3R0 · Dec 17, 2012, 02:59 AM

I was going to get this but now going to pass. Anyone use Samsung Ram? I know Apple used to use them in their machines.

http://m.newegg.com/Product?itemNumber=N82E16820147092

That's just the 8gb kit. Ill probably pick up the 16gb one.

themcfly · Dec 17, 2012, 03:52 AM

Can someone explain me the difference between this 2?

http://www.crucial.com/store/partspe...CT102464BF160B
http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartsp...48BE47A5CA7304

the first is a ram that i can get from a retailer here in Italy, while i can't find anywhere the second. They seem pretty identical to me, but i cannot imagine why crucial does not recommend the first one for the new iMac.

What do you guys think? Will it work with the new 27"? Thanks.

Fantola · Dec 17, 2012, 11:44 AM

Does anybody think these ram would work for my imac:

4x8b SDRAM DDR3 Corsair ValueSelect
SoDImm 204 pin
1600 mhz
11 CL
1.5 V
PC3 12800
(link [danish]: http://www.pc-lager.dk/vare-oversigt...=506657&type=0)
I already bought them, just want to know if anyone believe they work or not. I can trade them for something else.

AndiS. · Dec 17, 2012, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arman

Ok I caved in and deciding to return Corsair ram. Just went ahead and picked up 32GB of Crucial site.

I might follow suit, already canceled the Corsair after reading this forum

Jazwire · Dec 17, 2012, 04:41 PM

Just got my 2nd 16GB pack today, (after the whole not matching with stock ram fiasco)

Everything is running great with 32GB of Corsair Vengeance, just don't mix it.

Kiole · Dec 17, 2012, 05:51 PM

I'm using 32gb purchased off amazon without a single issue in my new 27" BTO.

TeeZee1000 · Dec 17, 2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiole

I'm using 32gb purchased off amazon without a single issue in my new 27" BTO.

So am I.. easy to install as well.

randy98mtu · Dec 17, 2012, 08:18 PM

I got the 32 GB today. I have 16 of it in my 17" MBP. Interestingly, despite being listed as a 1333 machine with max ram of 8 GB, it shows 16 GB running at 1600 mhz. I tried both pairs and they both seem to work fine. Interesting that it can't be mixed, but I was thinking about that due to the voltage difference. Guess I'll go 32 in the iMac and back to 8 in my MBP.

WilliamG · Dec 29, 2012, 02:27 PM

Just to update, running 32GB of the Corsair Vengeance in my 27" 2012 iMac with no issues. 1600mhz reported, and everything is running great.

Gelite55 · Dec 29, 2012, 03:39 PM

I'd stick to Crucial RAM. I don't like using the non stock voltage (1.5V).

photoz · Dec 29, 2012, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WilliamG

Just to update, running 32GB of the Corsair Vengeance in my 27" 2012 iMac with no issues. 1600mhz reported, and everything is running great.

+1 here as well. Have 32GB installed for 3 days now, no issues at all. Runs at 1600. Ran a memtest as well, all good.

Gelite55 · Dec 29, 2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by photoz

+1 here as well. Have 32GB installed for 3 days now, no issues at all. Runs at 1600. Ran a memtest as well, all good.

You don't know 3 years from now if that extra voltage will cause premature wear.

Dec 16, 2012, 01:55 AM	#1
WilliamG macrumors 68040 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seattle	Who's using 32GB Corsair Vengeance successfully in 2012 iMac? I'm reading issues, but not successes. Just curious who has upgraded their 27" 2012 iMacs with 32GB of this RAM without issues (reading 1600mhz in the System properties). Cheers, guys! __________________ iMac, MacBook Air, Mac mini, iPad, iPhone, 55-11 www.bighugenerd.com
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Dec 17, 2012, 11:44 AM	#16
Fantola macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Århus, Denmark	Does anybody think these ram would work for my imac: 4x8b SDRAM DDR3 Corsair ValueSelect SoDImm 204 pin 1600 mhz 11 CL 1.5 V PC3 12800 (link [danish]: http://www.pc-lager.dk/vare-oversigt...=506657&type=0) I already bought them, just want to know if anyone believe they work or not. I can trade them for something else. __________________ iMac - the reason why i'm here! :-)
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Dec 17, 2012, 04:41 PM	#18
Jazwire macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: 127.0.0.1	Just got my 2nd 16GB pack today, (after the whole not matching with stock ram fiasco) Everything is running great with 32GB of Corsair Vengeance, just don't mix it. __________________ \|\| 27" iMac i7-3.4 Quad, 32 GB, 3TB Fusion, Nvidia 680MX 2GB w/ 27" Thunderbolt Display (Dual Mon) \|\| IPhone 5 32GB. \|\| iPad3 64GB LTE\|\|15" MacBook Pro Retina 2.7, 16GB, 512GB\|\|
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Dec 29, 2012, 02:27 PM	#22
WilliamG Thread Starter macrumors 68040 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seattle	Just to update, running 32GB of the Corsair Vengeance in my 27" 2012 iMac with no issues. 1600mhz reported, and everything is running great. __________________ iMac, MacBook Air, Mac mini, iPad, iPhone, 55-11 www.bighugenerd.com
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Dec 16, 2012, 02:51 AM	#2
tonyep macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Francisco	No problem on mine. It's running at 1600mhz.
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Dec 16, 2012, 03:14 AM	#3
Phunmaker macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: The Netherlands	Ordered 32gb of this ram yesterday. But have to wait till january to see if it works. Hope I didn't make a wrong choice on this memory. Grtz
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Dec 16, 2012, 07:33 AM	#6
randy98mtu macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2009	I ordered 32gb as well. I may put a pair in my 17" MBP since I don't really feel that I NEED 32 in the iMac, but 16 might help in the MBP when working in Lightroom.
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Dec 16, 2012, 03:20 PM	#7
photoz macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2006	I just ordered 32GB of this model, hope that 1.5V is not the issue. Fingers crossed.
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Dec 16, 2012, 04:01 PM	#8
Arman macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal	The issue arises from mixing the Corsair Vengeance ram with Apple stock ram. Should have no problem running a pure Corsair setup regardless of memory amount.
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Dec 16, 2012, 05:52 PM	#11
Arman macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal	It's not a major issue. All that happens is the memory speed downgrades to 1333mhz from 1600mhz. Arguably probably causes less than 3% hit in performance if u were comparing the same amount of memory(16 single source vs 16 mixed sources). It could equally be argued that any hit in memory speed would be outweighed by increase in overall amount of ram (eg going from 16 to 24gb)
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Dec 16, 2012, 10:35 PM	#12
Rezox macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2010	After searching around for recommendations, I landed on Crucial instead of the Corsair and here's why: 1. Apparently 1.35V memory comes standard in the iMac from Apple. I have been reading that 1.35V produces less heat and requires less power than the 1.5V. Maybe this is paranoia, but I just can't see the difference in CL worth the voltage increase - See next point. 2. Comparing the CL10 vs CL11, I have not seen anyone claim a performance benefit. 3. Technically, the crucial vengeance ram is not a "Mac Recommended" Ram, unlike the Crucial or OWC memory. 4. Generally any performance benefits don't exist between the two choices, so I opted to choose stability vs. unknown. If anyone has any other feedback I welcome it.
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Dec 17, 2012, 02:59 AM	#14
R3DH3R0 macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2010	I was going to get this but now going to pass. Anyone use Samsung Ram? I know Apple used to use them in their machines. http://m.newegg.com/Product?itemNumber=N82E16820147092 That's just the 8gb kit. Ill probably pick up the 16gb one.
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Dec 17, 2012, 03:52 AM	#15
themcfly macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2011	Can someone explain me the difference between this 2? http://www.crucial.com/store/partspe...CT102464BF160B http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartsp...48BE47A5CA7304 the first is a ram that i can get from a retailer here in Italy, while i can't find anywhere the second. They seem pretty identical to me, but i cannot imagine why crucial does not recommend the first one for the new iMac. What do you guys think? Will it work with the new 27"? Thanks.
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Dec 17, 2012, 05:51 PM	#19
Kiole macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012	I'm using 32gb purchased off amazon without a single issue in my new 27" BTO.
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Dec 17, 2012, 08:18 PM	#21
randy98mtu macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2009	I got the 32 GB today. I have 16 of it in my 17" MBP. Interestingly, despite being listed as a 1333 machine with max ram of 8 GB, it shows 16 GB running at 1600 mhz. I tried both pairs and they both seem to work fine. Interesting that it can't be mixed, but I was thinking about that due to the voltage difference. Guess I'll go 32 in the iMac and back to 8 in my MBP.
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Dec 29, 2012, 03:39 PM	#23
Gelite55 macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2012	I'd stick to Crucial RAM. I don't like using the non stock voltage (1.5V).
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