Adding memory to an iMac

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doodab replied

27 July 2010, 18:56
+1 for crucial, I have bought loads of memory from them over the years for PCs, and also bought things based on the spec for cisco routers and sun boxes and it's all worked. They're basically the consumer face of micron, one of the biggest semiconducter companies (and DRAM makers) in the world.
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NickFitz replied

27 July 2010, 14:59
+1 for Crucial. The other year I placed an order on their web site at half-four in the afternoon, and it arrived in the post the next morning.
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Moscow Mule replied

27 July 2010, 13:51
Originally posted by Fred Bloggs View Post

I can recommend Crucial memory checker and Crucial memory. It will probably be a compettive price at Crucials website and last time I ordered from Crucial the price included next day delivery. Worth buying from them IMO as it is guaranteeed to work.

The last time I was checking, they weren't too much cheaper (<£10) than having apple install 2x 4GB on a new machine.

The crucial memory checker also correctly identified that my macbook was maxed out at 2GB (hence why I was looking for a new one!).

Not sure apple will upgrade a refurb though so agree crucial is probably the best bet.
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Fred Bloggs replied

27 July 2010, 13:47
I can recommend Crucial memory checker and Crucial memory. It will probably be a compettive price at Crucials website and last time I ordered from Crucial the price included next day delivery. Worth buying from them IMO as it is guaranteeed to work.
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DaveB replied

27 July 2010, 12:05
Originally posted by cojak View Post

How easy is it to do?

(It was much easier than I expected when I added memory to a PC)

I'm thinking of buying a refurbished iMac and adding 4gb to a 4gb machine (I haven't seen any 8gb refurbished models).

If you found it easy on a pc it's even easier on an iMac.

Just dont buy apple branded memory. Check the spec you want and shop around, it will be ahlf the price, or better.

Instructions Here.
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Joe90 replied

27 July 2010, 11:51
its really simple. The only issue is that macs are very particular about the speed of memory.

Thankfully crucial offer a great tool to find compatible memory; Crucial Memory Upgrades for Macs - Apple Memory

Then you can find what works and go find a cheaper alternative from somewhere like eBuyer!
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Moscow Mule replied

27 July 2010, 10:55
Check the one you are buying can support 8GB.

If it's a newish one you should be ok.
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cojak started a topic Adding memory to an iMac

27 July 2010, 10:14
Adding memory to an iMac

How easy is it to do?

(It was much easier than I expected when I added memory to a PC)

I'm thinking of buying a refurbished iMac and adding 4gb to a 4gb machine (I haven't seen any 8gb refurbished models).
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