I need more memory for my imac 27" i5, I already have 4GB installed and was looking to upgrade I did a bit searching and found two options the thing is am I missing something because the price is such a massive difference? any advice would greatly appreciated Apple Store Apple Memory Module 8GB 1066MHz DDR3 (PC3-8500) - 2x4GB SO-DIMMs £320.00 crucial 8GB Kit (4GBx2), 204-pin SODIMM, DDR3 PC3-8500 memory module £40.79 thanks
I am going to be using maya, mudmox matchmoving, Adobe Premiere aswell as using NUKE and I was advised to invest in some more memory, do you think 4GB would be enough to run all these?
No, you need more RAM, but you can get RAM from Newegg or OWC for better prices. If you have a 2011 iMac, you can even go up to 32GB RAM with 8GB SO-DIMM modules, which cost around 420USD nowadays.
sorry yes I meant RAM my model late 2009 only allows for 16Gb would you advise on upgrading my RAM? thanks
I upgraded my iMac using 2 of the 8GB kits from Crucial and it's the best £80 I've spent in ages: my machine is silky smooth and much faster than it was
Apple are very expensive for memory, those prices are about right and you'll get exactly the same thing from both.
Apple does not manufacture RAM (all RAM that comes in Apple computers is made by other manufacturers) and Apple charges more than you would pay with other reputable RAM providers. Some great sources for Mac-compatible RAM are OWC and newegg.com.
Always remember that Apple is a hardware company, thats where they make their money. Their software is dirt cheap but their hardware is expensive. Always try and get hard drives and ram from other sources because you will pay more from Apple.