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Babba

macrumors member

Original poster

• Aug 11, 2008

• #1

So i decided to buy a 2.8 imac..instead of 3.06..
I was thinking about upgrading rams to 4 gigs...was wondering, can i use PC rams(any kind) to imac ? or i need to buy from applestore? cause pc rams are cheap and mac rams are so expensive 🙂..

 

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Hates

macrumors regular

• Aug 11, 2008

• #2

No, iMacs don't use regular PC ram. Buy it from Crucial, you'll save so much.

 

I'mAMac

macrumors 6502a

• Aug 11, 2008

• #3

Babba said:

So i decided to buy a 2.8 imac..instead of 3.06..
I was thinking about upgrading rams to 4 gigs...was wondering, can i use PC rams(any kind) to imac ? or i need to buy from applestore? cause pc rams are cheap and mac rams are so expensive 🙂..

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ram not rams. its like deer and deer, you don't say deers. Sorry 🙄

 

AlexisV

macrumors 68000

• Aug 11, 2008

• #4

I don't know what you'd describe 'regular PC RAM as', but they do take regular laptop RAM.

You need to buy a DDR-II 5300 667Mhz 200pin SO-DIMM.

Just type 'iMac sodimm' into Google.

 

gnasher729

Suspended

• Aug 11, 2008

• #5

Babba said:

So i decided to buy a 2.8 imac..instead of 3.06..
I was thinking about upgrading rams to 4 gigs...was wondering, can i use PC rams(any kind) to imac ? or i need to buy from applestore? cause pc rams are cheap and mac rams are so expensive 🙂..

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There is no such thing as "pc rams". There are different kinds of RAM; the one you need is not specific to Macs, but you need the right kind. Which kind you need depends on exactly which computer you are using.

If you go to www.crucial.com, they have a webpage where you start by choosing manufacturer (apple), which computer (iMac), which iMac (pick the 2.8 GHz), and they will get you the right memory for your computer at reasonable prices.

 

CanadaRAM

macrumors G5

• Aug 11, 2008

• #6

Answers to this and many other common questions can be found under the Guides tab at the top of the window.

Hardware: MR Guide to Buying RAM
Hardware: MR Guide to Understanding Intel Mac RAM

You need to buy a DDR-II 5300 667Mhz 200pin SO-DIMM.

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Actually if it is a new iMac, Babba will need 800 MHz RAM... which is why buying from a Mac-knowledgeable dealer who will make sure you get the correct type of RAM,, provide a lifetime warranty, and offer a no-cost return for refund or replacement if it doesn't work.