RAM advice for new iMac 27

[czerney]

I've just placed an order with Apple for a new iMac 27

• 4.0GHz QC i7, TB up to 4.2GHz
• 8GB 1867MHz DDR3L (2x4GB)
• 512GB Flash Storage
• AMD Radeon R9 M395X w/4GB

I'm wanting to upgrade the RAM myself.

What's the recommended brand and spec of the RAM I should use?

My use will be FCPX and eventually logic pro - I'm not 100% sure how much RAM is recommended to be honest.

Whatever I use I think I'd prefer to have matching dimms - so probably will go with 16Gb (additional 2 x 4gb sticks) or 32Gb (replace with 4 x 8gb sticks)

 

[chscag]

I buy my memory from OWC (www.macsales.com) or Crucial memory modules from Amazon.com. OWC tends to be a little more expensive but their service and warranty are great.

 

[Nabby]

I buy my memory from OWC (www.macsales.com) or Crucial memory modules from Amazon.com. OWC tends to be a little more expensive but their service and warranty are great.

+1
Totally agree. Great support from OWC.

 

[czerney]

Thanks for the feedback - I should have mentioned that I'm in Australia. I found the site/link below - prices in AUD. Reckon these are reasonably priced or keep looking?

https://www.macfixit.com.au/apple-memory-ram/imac/retina-5k-late-2015/

 

[DeltaMac]

Thought I would mention that the 27-inch memory slots will support 16GB sticks.
SO - you could upgrade to 4 x 16GB for 64GB, if you have the need.
Pricey memory, but you might like it, anyway
https://www.datamemorysystems.com/a...ll/a-cto-retina-5k-late-2015-memory-upgrades/

(I see your Macfixit link also shows some options for 16GB sticks, too )

 

[czerney]

I noticed those 16Gb sticks but no way I can afford the price of 64GB hehe. Wife would kill me!

From my options below I think the 32Gb is the sweet spot - especially if I can recoup some $ selling the original 8Gb:

a) Buy 2 x 8Gb sticks for $239.99AUD (Total usable 24Gb)
$14.99 per additional usable Gb.
b) Buy 4 x 8Gb sticks for $434.99AUD (Total usable 32Gb) - original 2 x 4Gb sticks left over
$18.12 per additional usable Gb
c) Buy 2 x 16Gb sticks for $789.99AUD (Total usable 40Gb)
$24.68 per additional usable Gb

 

[czerney]

Pulled the trigger on 2 x these for 32Gb
https://www.ramcity.com.au/buy/cruc...-pin-so-dimm-f/CT2K8G3S186DM~KIN1-Ai)-00-2140

 

[shiekh]

Not sure how many people need 32GB but then again I just spent more than this for a new car battery.

I almost always buy Crucial for their quality and lifetime warentee

 

[Flynnstone]

I have pretty much the same computer. I bought 2x8G from OWC.
Great machine. Great choice.

 

[Fishrrman]

Just a thought, but…
… don't just add RAM as soon as you unpack it.

Run with 8gb for a week or so.
If by then you KNOW you need more RAM, buy it.

 

[czerney]

Just a thought, but…
… don't just add RAM as soon as you unpack it.

Run with 8gb for a week or so.
If by then you KNOW you need more RAM, buy it.

Already bought I'm pretty certain I wont need the 32Gb, but figured what the heck.

 

[JeffyTheQuik]

I have too much RAM, Hard Drive Space, and Money...

...said no one ever...