iMac RAM

[libnitz]

I purchased a pair of RAM for my Macbook Pro 4,1 laptop to upgrade the RAM from 2gb to 6gb using 2.0GB + 4.0GB PC5300 DDR2 667MHz 200 Pin from OWC order link

Is it possible to use the same RAM to upgrade the iMac i5?

Thanks.

 

[johnfkitchen]

Looks like it's too slow. I think you need 1333MHz on your i5. Check the System Profiler under "memory"

 

[88 King]

Your ddr2 ram stick will not fit into ddr3 slot. Plus they are not designed to work toghther unless the motherboard have ram slotss for both.

 

[Hellhammer]

It won't work, you need DDR3.

Your ddr2 ram stick will not fit into ddr3 slot. Plus they are not designed to work toghther unless the motherboard have ram slotss for both.

The memory controller is integrated into the CPU die and only support DDR3.

 

[libnitz]

Thanks for the reply; I still have one more question, will it be ok to use this specific RAM from buy.com ($10.00 off) link into the iMac MC309LL/A (iMac Spec)

Thanks.

 

[Hellhammer]

Thanks for the reply; I still have one more question, will it be ok to use this specific RAM from buy.com ($10.00 off) link into the iMac MC309LL/A (iMac Spec)

Thanks.

That should work but it's 1066MHz instead of 1333MHz. Other modules can underclock themselves but there can always be compatibility issues. I would go with:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231342 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145281

 

[bad1550]

That should work but it's 1066MHz instead of 1333MHz. Other modules can underclock themselves but there can always be compatibility issues. I would go with:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231342 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145281

That is laptop memory - not Desktop!

 

[panzer06]

That is laptop memory - not Desktop!

iMacs use laptop RAM.

Cheers,

 

[bad1550]

iMacs use laptop RAM.

Cheers,

I did not realize that

wow - I was going to purchase Desktop memory

Thx