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Where is the best place to get extra RAM for the 27"?
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There are different types though DDR2 DDR3 etc what would I be looking to get? Is the specific type not known yet till we get these machines? I'm looking to purchase some before my 27" comes.
Owc has the ram finder but I'm not sure if they know yet. Shouldn't be long though.
My opinion, when configuring a new iMac you may want to select the added memory option and pay the small amount required to allow Apple to perform the upgrade.
When the latter is performed your warranty cannot be viewed in a subjected manner - should you perform the RAM upgrade yourself and by mishap cause an issue.
Under the above condition I do not know how Apple will view the warranty repair.
Remember, your purchasing an already expensive "new" computer system and taking a chance can be counter-productive.
When the latter is performed your warranty cannot be viewed in a subjected manner - should you perform the RAM upgrade yourself and by mishap cause an issue.
Under the above condition I do not know how Apple will view the warranty repair.
Remember, your purchasing an already expensive "new" computer system and taking a chance can be counter-productive.
My opinion, when configuring a new iMac you may want to select the added memory option and pay the small amount required to allow Apple to perform the upgrade.
When the latter is performed your warranty cannot be viewed in a subjected manner - should you perform the RAM upgrade yourself and by mishap cause an issue.
Under the above condition I do not know how Apple will view the warranty repair.
Remember, your purchasing an already expensive "new" computer system and taking a chance can be counter-productive.
the ram upgrade is really easy and i doubt that it voids the warranty. seriously i would never pay 600$ for the 32gb upgrade on the 27" imac when i can get the rams for 150$ and put them in
Quote: [the ram upgrade is really easy and i doubt that it voids the warranty]
Consider contacting Apple and ask if user upgrading the RAM will in anyway affect the warranty.
I never intended to be against your viewpoint since we all desire to save money but it would be wise to obtain the assurance from Apple in stating user upgrades are covered under the warranty.
The short few lines of text provided to Apple within an email is a documented legal note for future reference etc...
Congrats on your planned new computer!
Consider contacting Apple and ask if user upgrading the RAM will in anyway affect the warranty.
I never intended to be against your viewpoint since we all desire to save money but it would be wise to obtain the assurance from Apple in stating user upgrades are covered under the warranty.
The short few lines of text provided to Apple within an email is a documented legal note for future reference etc...
Congrats on your planned new computer!
Consider contacting Apple and ask if user upgrading the RAM will in anyway affect the warranty.
I never intended to be against your viewpoint since we all desire to save money but it would be wise to obtain the assurance from Apple in stating user upgrades are covered under the warranty.
The short few lines of text provided to Apple within an email is a documented legal note for future reference etc...
Congrats on your planned new computer!
I'm pretty sure it is on apple's web site and it is also a procedure that can be undone, if you wanted to bring the iMac back in for repairs... just open the ram door on the back and remove the new ram and put the old ram in... that is also the frist step in trouble shooting if the new ram doesn't work quite right...
Quote: [the ram upgrade is really easy and i doubt that it voids the warranty]
Consider contacting Apple and ask if user upgrading the RAM will in anyway affect the warranty.
I never intended to be against your viewpoint since we all desire to save money but it would be wise to obtain the assurance from Apple in stating user upgrades are covered under the warranty.
The short few lines of text provided to Apple within an email is a documented legal note for future reference etc...
Congrats on your planned new computer!
Memory in the 27" iMac is user-accessible. Adding or replacing it won't void the warranty if you follow Apple's instructions, per multiple documents on their support site.
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Crucial's is about $18 cheaper than OWC's, so I'll probably go with it. Both have good reputations.
Is there a difference in quality of ram?
With the one I found on OWC http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/iMac/2012_27/DDR3L
What's that ram like compared to the ram that comes with the iMac? And any other ram out there like Kingston HyperX, or Corsair Vengance?
With the one I found on OWC http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/iMac/2012_27/DDR3L
What's that ram like compared to the ram that comes with the iMac? And any other ram out there like Kingston HyperX, or Corsair Vengance?