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Upgrading ram?

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intensem1dh

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Jul 26, 2009
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How hard is it to upgrade ram in the iMac?

Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac9,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 3.06 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz

And where is the best place to buy?
thanks
 
Amount of RAM

A mid 2011 iMac comes with 4GB RAM by default, with 2GB x 2 modules installed. Can 4G x 2 modules be installed in the two open slots along with the pre-existing 2GB modules, making a total of 12GB of RAM?
 
robastewart said:
A mid 2011 iMac comes with 4GB RAM by default, with 2GB x 2 modules installed. Can 4G x 2 modules be installed in the two open slots along with the pre-existing 2GB modules, making a total of 12GB of RAM?
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Yes, you can use the 2 x 2GB coming with the iMac in addition to 2 x 4GB modules.
 
intensem1dh said:
How hard is it to upgrade ram in the iMac?

Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac9,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 3.06 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz

And where is the best place to buy?
thanks
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What's the most ram my system can run?
 
kindaobsessed said:
If I have 4GB ram now....and I want 8GB can I get a 4GB stick of ram or do I have to buy 8GB?
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RAM is usually installed in pairs, so your 4GB is most likely made up of two 2GB sticks. If you only have two RAM slots, you would replace your two 2GB sticks with two 4GB sticks. If you have 4 slots, you could install one 4GB stick in addition to your two 2GB sticks, but it would be better and cheaper to install two additional 2GB sticks.

 
I just upgraded the ram in my mid-2011 21.5 iMac last week. I bought the ram from OWC and they shipped it to me in Sydney, Australia in 4 business days. I went from 4GB to 12GB by adding 2 new 4GB sticks.

I have never installed ram before and it was very straight forward. My only comment is that it takes a surprising amount of force to push those little suckers home but don't worry they won't break. I understand the procedure for the OPs iMac is very similar to the mid-2011 models.

OWC even has installation videos on its website the guide you through the process.

Definately would recommend.
 
robastewart said:
A mid 2011 iMac comes with 4GB RAM by default, with 2GB x 2 modules installed. Can 4G x 2 modules be installed in the two open slots along with the pre-existing 2GB modules, making a total of 12GB of RAM?
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That's exactly what I just did! Own a mid-2011 iMac i5 with 4GB and just installed another 8GB (2 x 4GB) for total of 12GB. Love seeing memory usage at only about 15-20% with multiple apps open and running!
 
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