I am sure someone has tried this or knows the answer, but I couldn't find an answer when searching.
The 2011 iMac (12,2) uses DDR3 - 1333 SO-DIMMS. I am aware that it can support up to 32gb (4 x 8gb).
My question is whether or not it will support faster speed DDR3 memory. Either 1600 or 1866?
I imagine it comes down to both voltages and CPU support. I was not able to find details on the RAM voltages on the stock RAM, but some upgrade kits that are "certified" to work run at 1.5v. Online I have seen kits at both 1.35v and 1.5v.
The Intel ARK page for the i7 2600s lists support for up to 1333 speed for the CPU.
I am looking to buy a 32gb kit for my iMac and wanted to make sure I get the best option available.
Has anyone tried faster RAM kits at all? If so, do you have the details of the kit you are using?
The 2011 iMac (12,2) uses DDR3 - 1333 SO-DIMMS. I am aware that it can support up to 32gb (4 x 8gb).
My question is whether or not it will support faster speed DDR3 memory. Either 1600 or 1866?
I imagine it comes down to both voltages and CPU support. I was not able to find details on the RAM voltages on the stock RAM, but some upgrade kits that are "certified" to work run at 1.5v. Online I have seen kits at both 1.35v and 1.5v.
The Intel ARK page for the i7 2600s lists support for up to 1333 speed for the CPU.
I am looking to buy a 32gb kit for my iMac and wanted to make sure I get the best option available.
Has anyone tried faster RAM kits at all? If so, do you have the details of the kit you are using?
