upgrade RAM/memory

[iCrizzo]

I was just curious where a good place to buy memory for a summer 2010 27" iMac would be. I want to upgrade to 8gb of memory.. I have checked on Apple.com and they want $400.. I know other places sell it, was just curious if I purchased from a place like Newegg or somewhere would it be compatible?

Thanks.

 

[Badger^2]

as long as the specs match.

no guessing here: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/apple/memory/iMac

 

[iCrizzo]

Thanks.. checking it out now!!

 

[laflores]

I just bought 8 GB G.Skill DDR3 RAM for my 2011 Macbook Pro from Newegg, around $70. I'm not saying those will match your iMac, but it's worth to check because you can get good prices.

 

[philipma1957]

here is the install video

http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/imac_mid_2010_mem/

 

[iCrizzo]

here is the install video

http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/imac_mid_2010_mem/

This is the part that scares... I have heard you have to be really careful about getting dust in the iMacs when you take them apart. It will be fun though I am sure!

 

[iCrizzo]

Never mind.. I thought I had to take the entire thing apart.. just watched the video... that is easy!!

 

[philipma1957]

Never mind.. I thought I had to take the entire thing apart.. just watched the video... that is easy!!

it is why i sent it to you for encouragement!

 

[duteberta]

I bought my ram from crucial.com. Doubled oem from 8 to 16gb. Super easy install. They have a cool wizard that guides you to get perfect match.

 

[johnfkitchen]

It is easy. Just make sure you push firmly to seat the modules properly. It requires pressure.

One suggestion. You said you want to upgrade to 8GBs. I assume you plan to add two 2GB modules so you have a total of four.

The only downside of this approach, is that if you decide you want to upgrade later, you have to throw away two 2GB modules. I hate that!

I preferred to add two 4 GB modules in the empty slots for a total of 12 GBs. Should last me a while, and you can never have too much memory. The difference in cost is very small considering the total cost of the iMac.

Even at 12 GBs, I'm seeing a small amount of Page Outs, so it's using all the memory I bought. Nothing is wasted.

 

[iCrizzo]

I preferred to add two 4 GB modules in the empty slots for a total of 12 GBs. Should last me a while, and you can never have too much memory. The difference in cost is very small considering the total cost of the iMac.

Even at 12 GBs, I'm seeing a small amount of Page Outs, so it's using all the memory I bought. Nothing is wasted.

Awesome.. that was going to be next question, that will most likely be the route I go. Thanks for the info, I was hoping this would work.

 

[sauer228]

Amazon has a great deal on 4GB.

Samsung 4GB

 

[cardinals1989]

2011 MBP 4 or 8 GB??

Usual tasks: email, word processing, web browsing. I frequently watch HD videos (netflix, youtube). Don't game, but I won't rule it out for the life of this system.

I'm looking at either option for the 15 in. pro, is 8 GB overkill?