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New iMac, did I do the right thing...

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Too Many Toys

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Ok, time to upgrade the home iMac. Going from a Intel 20" white to a current 24" Aluminum iMac.

Here's how I ordered it (BTO)...

Started with the 2.4GHz/24" model and upgraded it to 2.8GHz processor & 500GB HD. Then I ordered OWC 4GB memory for $99.00.

My thinking here is I'm not paying for the extra 1GB of memory included in the 24"/2.8GHz model. If I did the math right I'm saving $150.00 AND getting 4GB of RAM, instead of the 2GB that the stock 2.8GHz model comes with. Same processor, same video, same hard drive. Or you could look at it as a $850.00 savings compared to ordering it fully configured w/ Apple's $700.00 4GB upgrade. :eek:

Make sense? Anyone else use this strategy?
 
Sounds good. Enjoy your new setup.

You can't really compare your savings from OWC vs. buying from Apple. Apple's RAM prices are so overinflated...
 
Why did you upgrade from white Intel to aluminum Intel? What did you need the extra power for?
 
Why BTO?

Too Many Toys said:
Ok, time to upgrade the home iMac. Going from a Intel 20" white to a current 24" Aluminum iMac.

Here's how I ordered it (BTO)...

Started with the 2.4GHz/24" model and upgraded it to 2.8GHz processor & 500GB HD. Then I ordered OWC 4GB memory for $99.00.

My thinking here is I'm not paying for the extra 1GB of memory included in the 24"/2.8GHz model. If I did the math right I'm saving $150.00 AND getting 4GB of RAM, instead of the 2GB that the stock 2.8GHz model comes with. Same processor, same video, same hard drive. Or you could look at it as a $850.00 savings compared to ordering it fully configured w/ Apple's $700.00 4GB upgrade. :eek:

Make sense? Anyone else use this strategy?
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You could have gotten the stock 2.8 iMac, bought the RAM from OWC, mailed the stock RAM from the iMac to OWC for a rebate! No BTO and you could have had the imac sooner!
 
JayLenochiniMac said:
Rebate is only $20 and you'll void your Applecare warranty, as Applecare requires at least 1 stock RAM. Not worth it.
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So I should keep my memory that came with my iMac in case I have a problem? Then take out the OWC memory and put the original Apple memory back in?
 
JayLenochiniMac said:
Rebate is only $20 and you'll void your Applecare warranty, as Applecare requires at least 1 stock RAM. Not worth it.
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Where in the world did you hear that nonsense? RAM on any Apple computer (except the Mini) is a user-replaceable part and does not void the warranty.

jW
 
Mal said:
Where in the world did you hear that nonsense? RAM on any Apple computer (except the Mini) is a user-replaceable part and does not void the warranty.

jW
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No, it won't actually void the warranty, so I retract my statement. However, it's been mentioned many times on this forum that you should keep at least one original RAM for Applecare to be valid. Otherwise, you're screwed if Apple decides the upgraded RAMs are the problem and take you to the cleaner's by making you buy replacement RAMs from them.
 
JayLenochiniMac said:
Rebate is only $20 and you'll void your Applecare warranty, as Applecare requires at least 1 stock RAM. Not worth it.
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I didn't know it voided the warranty but I have read here & on other forums that non-oem memory is the 1st thing Apple blames if there is an issue. As I did on my 17" MBP, I want to keep the stock RAM in case I need to return it for service.
 
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