I'm going to buy an iMac20" Core 2 Duo 2.0 Ghz. when Leopard comes out. I want to (if possible) upgrade the RAm from 1 GB to 2 GB. Is there any easy way to do this, without spending tons of money to get it directly from Apple. If i buy 1 GB RAM could i add that to the computer to make it 2 GB? I'm really a n00b on this type of stuff so please make instructions a simple as possible. THanks so much!
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Upgrading RAM on 20" iMac
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Installing ram on the imac's are pretty easy you can google how to do so, and as far as getting ram I recommend maybe going to http://www.newegg.com and finding whatever is on sale I am going to upgrade to 4 gig cause from 2 to 4 gigs its only like 50-80 dollar difference.
Instuctions ....
iMac (Mid 2007): Installing or replacing memory
Cost likely between $35-40 for a PC2-5300 1GB SO-DIMM.
Remember that it uses notebook memory, not desktop.
As far as double checking which side the keyway is on, just look inside -- the view isn't obstructed.
iMac (Mid 2007): Installing or replacing memory
Cost likely between $35-40 for a PC2-5300 1GB SO-DIMM.
Remember that it uses notebook memory, not desktop.
As far as double checking which side the keyway is on, just look inside -- the view isn't obstructed.
If you buy your iMac with 1 GB of RAM directly from Apple they will put in two 512 MB sticks of RAM to equal 1 GB. If you want to upgrade to 2 GB of RAM, you'll have to buy two 1 GB sticks.
To get a 1.5 GB configuration, you could buy just one stick of 1 GB RAM and place it in a slot formerly occupied by a 512 MB RAM stick, but with different size sticks inserted, you'll lose what they call "dual channeling" processing.
Essentially, without dual channeling, you'll take a 5 - 8% hit in video processing (or at least that's what I've read on these forums).
FWIW, I've decided to buy two sticks of 1 GB RAM to upgrade my 20" iMac to 2 GB. I always watch the RAM prices at dealRAM.com
They put in 2 x 512MB??? You sure about that? Check http://www.apple.com and their store states the 1GB is sold as 1 piece - been like that since the new iMacs were launched so not sure where you're getting your info from. I ordered my iMac with 1GB and it came as 1 stick. I bought additional RAM from a 3rd party vendor and it works fine.
Is this the right ram for the current imac or macbook?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2GB-GENUINE-A...ryZ80202QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2GB-GENUINE-A...ryZ80202QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
thanks! a couple more questions:
1. if i want to upgrade it to 2 GB RAM, what is the best way to do this. Should I just buy a 1 GB RAM from someplace like macsales.com or do i have to buy 2 GB of RAM.
2. which is better ram: OWC, Micron, Samsung or Techworks (im looking on macsales.com)
3. i read somewhere that you have to have only apple RAM installed to get support at a genius bar. is this true?
Thanks everyone for your help!
1. if i want to upgrade it to 2 GB RAM, what is the best way to do this. Should I just buy a 1 GB RAM from someplace like macsales.com or do i have to buy 2 GB of RAM.
2. which is better ram: OWC, Micron, Samsung or Techworks (im looking on macsales.com)
3. i read somewhere that you have to have only apple RAM installed to get support at a genius bar. is this true?
Thanks everyone for your help!
It definitely comes with 1 x 1GB. Can't remember who said 2 x 512MB but they are dead wrong when referring to the new aluminum iMacs.
Installing the RAM is literally as easy as putting the unit face down on a cloth and unscrewing once screw. You then pop the extra ram into the empty slot.
To answer your questions:
1. Buy 3rd party RAM unless you're a fan of paying three times as much
2. Not sure
3. If your unit is defective and they can blame 3rd party ram on causing the issue, they might. However, I don't think it's likely. If you have an issue, just be sure to remove the 3rd party RAM before sending it in.
Installing the RAM is literally as easy as putting the unit face down on a cloth and unscrewing once screw. You then pop the extra ram into the empty slot.
To answer your questions:
1. Buy 3rd party RAM unless you're a fan of paying three times as much
2. Not sure
3. If your unit is defective and they can blame 3rd party ram on causing the issue, they might. However, I don't think it's likely. If you have an issue, just be sure to remove the 3rd party RAM before sending it in.
You're right. But you might want to buy a 2G stick just in case you want to go to 4G later on.....
If i buy a 2GB stick and add it to the computer to make 3 GB- wont i run into the problem that were discussed above?