early 2009 iMac 24" RAM

[sethdanger1]

Hello. Before I spend the money and send for RAM I am hoping to make sure I am ordering the correct RAM. I am going from 4GB total to 8GB total in hopes Aperture runs smoother. I am questioning this because Ram from the apple store is $200 per 4GB and the RAM I think I want is only $29.99 per 4GB. The RAM I will order ( unless wrong ) is Kingston 4GB DDR 1066MHz 204 pin part # KTA - MB1066/4G PC3 - 8500. ( I have a early model iMac 24" 2.93 GHz )Thank you.

 

[GGJstudios]

• Apple does not manufacture RAM and charges more than you would pay with other reputable RAM providers.
• Some great sources for Mac-compatible RAM are OWC, Crucial and newegg.com.
• Installation of user-installable parts such as RAM does not void the Apple Warranty or the AppleCare Protection Plan, unless you damage something in the process.
  
  
• MR Guide to Buying RAM
• MR Guide to Understanding Intel Mac RAM
• MR Guide to Matched RAM on Intel Macs
  
  
• MacBook Pro: How to remove or install memory
• MacBook: How to remove or install memory
• iMac: How to remove or install memory
• Mac mini: How to remove or install memory

You can find specs on all Apple products, including maximum RAM:

• By visiting EveryMac.com: Actual Maximum RAM
• By selecting your model on the Crucial Memory Advisor™ Tool to find RAM information
• By using Mactracker
• By entering your serial number here to find specs for your model.
  (Be aware that some models can use more RAM than Apple shows. Check EveryMac to verify actual usable RAM.)

 

[plind]

I just upgraded the memory in my early 2009 24" iMac from 4GB to 8GB by replacing the existing memory with this pair from Corsair. It works brilliantly! Don't worry about making the wrong purchase decision. Apple charges ridiculously for its memory.

About half a year ago I also upgraded my early 2011 Macbook Pro from 4GB to 8GB, also with Corsair memory at the same insanely low price. I never looked back. Fantastic! And both machines perform better with the extra memory.

Good luck!

Pascal.

 

[Mister Bumbo]

You can easily check with Kingston's own model-identifier-and-compatible-ram-upgrade-finder (Kingston Memory Search):

http://www.ec.kingston.com/ecom/configurator_new/mfrmod.asp

Your model specifically:

http://www.ec.kingston.com/ecom/con...nch+(Early+2009)&distributor=0&submit1=Search

 

[sethdanger1]

Thanks

Thanks for the help. Looks like its the correct RAM. I have ordered it and read up on how to change it. Everything looks good so far. Thanks again for the info and help.