Adding RAM to the 27" yourself

[DestroVega]

Looks like it's not too hard to install the RAM, but I have a few questions.

Should you install the RAM after turning on the iMac for the first time? Or can you add it before you do anything.

Also, should you remove the existing 8chip and put your 4 8's in?, or just add 3 of your four to the existing RAM? Thanks.

 

[StephenAndrew]

I don't think it matters whether you install the ram before or after you turn it on for the first time. And it comes as 2 x 4GB, not one 8GB, so if you wanted to install 32GB you'd have to take the original ram anyway.

 

[thrtytwo]

I was planning on plonking my 32GB in before the first boot. shouldn't be a problem I don't think.

 

[bobright]

I don't think it matters whether you install the ram before or after you turn it on for the first time. And it comes as 2 x 4GB, not one 8GB, so if you wanted to install 32GB you'd have to take the original ram anyway.

I bought 16GB two 8GB's I believe, can I put these in with the stock 8 for a total of 24GB RAM? The iMac isn't here yet but I'll be doing this soon. It will be my first Mac have never done any of this stuff before.

 

[calderone]

I was planning on plonking my 32GB in before the first boot. shouldn't be a problem I don't think.

It would be a good idea to make sure it is working before cracking it open.

 

[bflowers]

I bought 16GB two 8GB's I believe, can I put these in with the stock 8 for a total of 24GB RAM? The iMac isn't here yet but I'll be doing this soon. It will be my first Mac have never done any of this stuff before.

Yes

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It would be a good idea to make sure it is working before cracking it open.

I've done both in the past, but yes, it is always a better idea to boot it up first to make sure it works. Then, after you install the RAM, if it doesn't boot, you know there is an issue with the RAM you installed.

 

[Gromruk]

I installed 4 8's prior to turning it on and it works great. However like someone said it may be a good idea to ensure it's working first prior to putting your own in.

 

[bobright]

Yes

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I've done both in the past, but yes, it is always a better idea to boot it up first to make sure it works. Then, after you install the RAM, if it doesn't boot, you know there is an issue with the RAM you installed.

Sweet thx

 

[thrtytwo]

Good suggestion!

Thanks all

 

[DestroVega]

Yeah, thanks for the help.

 

[Airnova]

It would be a good idea to make sure it is working before cracking it open.

I plan on getting more ram, probably 2x8gb to bring it to a total of 24gb's. this is my first new desktop in 9 years (Dell). What is the recommended brand name to buy and adding the ram I mentioned above, is that ok or should I had more?

I plan on using my new imac for general purposes except for transferring HD 1080p video from my Panasonic camcorder and then transfer it unto Blu-ray Disc

Thank you from a guy waiting who is still in processing.". Ordered on Nov 30th around 6:30pm eastern time. I live in Canada.