Well I just bit the big one and bought the 27in iMac Retina 5K I5 Core 8GB Memory 256GB SSD new from Best Buy I pick it up Saturday...Sure hate to retire this 21.5 but times change...Anything I should know thats different about the 27in iMac?
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jazz1
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You probably already know this, but you can bump up the memory with aftermarket memory way cheaper! I did on my 2015 27" iMac. It is well worth it! Have fun with it!
I am afraid I am not skilled enough to take the back off of a 27in iMac I would not even attempt it.
jazz1
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Of course, don't do anything that you are not comfortable with....note there is a little easy opening door...on the 27". the Smaller version does not have the door. Check it out. Macsales.com is a good place to look for aftermarket RAM.
How to upgrade the RAM on the 27-Inch iMac (2020) | AppleInsider
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russell_314
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I know some iMacs have a small panel you take off that covers the RAM. If you never worked on a computer it might be advisable to either have someone else do it or just pay Apple. Risking several thousand dollars might not be worth it to save a few hundred. Any damage caused won’t be covered under warranty and Apple might refuse to repair it. Then you would be stuck with third party repairs
Easy peasy! Just watched a You Tube University video do it yourself hell I can do that!Of course, don't do anything that you are not comfortable with....note there is a little easy opening door...on the 27". the Smaller version does not have the door. Check it out. Macsales.com is a good place to look for aftermarket RAM.
How to upgrade the RAM on the 27-Inch iMac (2020) | AppleInsider
The 2020 27-inch iMac is a worthwhile upgrade to the previous version, Apple still has exorbitant prices on RAM. Fortunately, users are still able to upgrade the RAM on their own — and here's how to do it.appleinsider.com
colodane
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"Easy peasy! Just watched a You Tube University video do it yourself hell I can do that!"
Yes - you can!
Only thing that may not be intuitive is that you sometimes need to apply a fair amount of pressure to properly seat the RAM modules. Don't be afraid to press until you hear/feel a definite "click" as the module seats into the socket.
The location of the RAM door can be a little awkward to access. I've found that the easiest way to add RAM is to place the iMac with the screen face-down on a soft bed. Then you don't have to worry about the screen getting scratched and still have something to press against while seating the RAM.
Yes - you can!
Only thing that may not be intuitive is that you sometimes need to apply a fair amount of pressure to properly seat the RAM modules. Don't be afraid to press until you hear/feel a definite "click" as the module seats into the socket.
The location of the RAM door can be a little awkward to access. I've found that the easiest way to add RAM is to place the iMac with the screen face-down on a soft bed. Then you don't have to worry about the screen getting scratched and still have something to press against while seating the RAM.
