Hi,
I have an iMac 2.5 ghz Intel Core i5 with 4GB 1333 Mhz DDR3 memory as follows;
Slot 1 - 2gb
Slot 2 - 2gb
Slot 3 - Empty
Slot 4 - Empty
Apple have advised the maximum recommended memory for my computer is 16GB in a 4 x 4 configuration.
The price from Apple 16GB 1333MHz DDR3 (PC3-10600) - 4x4GB is £320
3rd Party Alternative
I have found some alternative memory at a website called Crucial and the memory is a lot cheaper.
4 x 4GB DDR3 PC3-10600 CL=9 Unbuffered NON-ECC DDR3-1333 1.35V 512Meg x 64 lead free halogen free for Mac
The price for this is only £120
QUESTION
Am I taking any risks by purchasing the much cheaper 3rd party memory?
Should I stick to the Apple branded memory?
Thanks for any advice.
James
I have an iMac 2.5 ghz Intel Core i5 with 4GB 1333 Mhz DDR3 memory as follows;
Slot 1 - 2gb
Slot 2 - 2gb
Slot 3 - Empty
Slot 4 - Empty
Apple have advised the maximum recommended memory for my computer is 16GB in a 4 x 4 configuration.
The price from Apple 16GB 1333MHz DDR3 (PC3-10600) - 4x4GB is £320
3rd Party Alternative
I have found some alternative memory at a website called Crucial and the memory is a lot cheaper.
4 x 4GB DDR3 PC3-10600 CL=9 Unbuffered NON-ECC DDR3-1333 1.35V 512Meg x 64 lead free halogen free for Mac
The price for this is only £120
QUESTION
Am I taking any risks by purchasing the much cheaper 3rd party memory?
Should I stick to the Apple branded memory?
Thanks for any advice.
James