How can you upgrade imac memory?

dubhan53 · by **dubhan53** » Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:33 am

I am going to buy an imac when the new one comes out in 2012, I want 8gb of ram but the upgrade that apple provide costs £166 which is over priced.
So it would be a lot cheaper to do it myself but apple have very strict specifications on their website on what you have to use but can you just buy any memory upgrade and make it work?

geraint18 · by **geraint18** » Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:41 am

You do not provide any details on the computer you have, the ram that is in it or the type you would like for us to go buy. However, can go to TigerDirect.com or NewEgg.com as they sell components for reasonable prices.

Google the RAM manufacture to get the site that lists the specs of your RAM if you need to verify compatibility.

>> Yes, MAC components is extremely expensive when you compare to others but keep one thing in mind. MAC always ensures "stability" when build a computer and choose a part make / model. This ensures the system's overall performance is not only up to part but absolutely remains as stable as possible. This is research and development you will never see an a PC. This also accounts for a good portion of the cost. It is not always the best component that works but the most compatible and stable component that works best. You can find cheaper but will you find better or will your increase capacity in operating system-board memory turn your Mac into a crash test dummy.. A gamble you will take in saving money.

But the bottom line is you have to do what is right for you. Good luck.

domokos · by **domokos** » Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:44 am

iMac memory is quite cheap at the minute. I upgraded my memory not so long ago as I didn't want to pay the high prices Apple wanted.

It is a case of a couple of screws under the unit. There are plenty of guides on youTube that walk you through it :)

roddy58 · by **roddy58** » Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:47 am

iMac memory is quite cheap at the minute. I upgraded my memory not so long ago as I didn't want to pay the high prices Apple wanted.

It is a case of a couple of screws under the unit. There are plenty of guides on youTube that walk you through it :)

There is one called kingston or something that is awesome, you choose your model and how much ram you want and for like 75 euros you get it shipped. ZTo install, there are two slots in the back that you add them to. - look on amazon and ebay for it