What is the Best RAM for Apple iMac 27 in with Retina Display
Aug 26, 2018 11:51:27 #
StevenG
Loc: Long Island, NY
jayluber wrote:
I just got my new 27" with 2 T drive and 4.5 ... (show quote)
Thanks. Perhaps because you have an i7 chip, the RAM is mounted on the motherboard. I don’t know. With the i5 chip I do know that there are four slots for RAM modules located behind a door on the rear of the monitor. Each slot (in the 3.5 model) will accept one 16gb module, for a maximum of 64gb.
Steve
Aug 26, 2018 11:55:14 #
StevenG
Loc: Long Island, NY
jayluber wrote:
BTW - I got mine from B&W - both the computer and the memory. Got it used for $2038 (list $2550) and memory was same price as other Crucial sticks on other sites. Delivery in 2 days from NY to CA.
I just ordered 32 gb RAM from B & H. Will be here on Tuesday. Hopefully it will install easily and work properly.
Steve
Aug 26, 2018 12:30:24 #
Try looking at Other World Computing, OWC.com I think.
StevenG wrote:
Thanks. I will be installing non-Apple RAM. My question is which 3rd party is best?
Steve
Steve
Aug 26, 2018 13:04:55 #
Crucial gets my vote. I've used it in my PC's and Mac's for years and have it installed in my current iMac.
Aug 26, 2018 13:39:05 #
StevenG
Loc: Long Island, NY
John_F wrote:
Try looking at Other World Computing, OWC.com I think.
Thanks. I did check out OWC. It gets excellent reviews, as does Crucial. I decided to go with Crucial. I hope it works out.
Steve
Aug 26, 2018 13:40:00 #
StevenG
Loc: Long Island, NY
flyguy wrote:
Crucial gets my vote. I've used it in my PC's and Mac's for years and have it installed in my current iMac.
I ordered Crucial this morning from B & H.
Steve
Aug 26, 2018 15:03:38 #
StevenG wrote:
I expect to pick up my new iMac today or tomorrow. It comes with 8 gb of RAM, which I will upgrade to 40 gb (by adding 32 gb). I would like opinions on the best companies (Crucial, Adamanta, Corsair, etc. ) from those who have actual experience.
Thanks.
Steve
Thanks.
Steve
Go for 64 GB if you can swing it!
Aug 26, 2018 15:56:43 #
I have a iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015) that I ordered with 8GB. I ordered 32GB from OWC when I bought the iMac and installed it myself. There are four slots for memory and the two 4GB were in alternate slots, so I just put the two 16GB cards in the two available slots. No problem - on boot up the computer read 40GB of memory and it has been smooth sailing ever since.
Aug 26, 2018 15:59:41 #
StevenG
Loc: Long Island, NY
bw79st wrote:
I have a iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015) that I ordered with 8GB. I ordered 32GB from OWC when I bought the iMac and installed it myself. There are four slots for memory and the two 4GB were in alternate slots, so I just put the two 16GB cards in the two available slots. No problem - on boot up the computer read 40GB of memory and it has been smooth sailing ever since.
I’ll try that first. If it doesn’t work, I’ll switch out the slots.
Steve
Aug 26, 2018 20:43:09 #
jbk224
Loc: Long Island, NY
I know you have the 32 GB coming in from B&H. But I would listen to others here. Max out at 64. Return the 32 and get the 64. It shouldn't cost you to return other than the shipping.
Aug 26, 2018 20:53:19 #
Resqu2
Loc: SW Va
Seems like I remember Crucial did a quick scan of your computer then links you to what you need. I used them for 2 different Apple computers.
Aug 26, 2018 21:35:26 #
Does Crucial have much in the line of software?
StevenG wrote:
Thanks. I did check out OWC. It gets excellent reviews, as does Crucial. I decided to go with Crucial. I hope it works out.
Steve
Steve
Aug 26, 2018 22:28:08 #
StevenG
Loc: Long Island, NY
jbk224 wrote:
I know you have the 32 GB coming in from B&H. But I would listen to others here. Max out at 64. Return the 32 and get the 64. It shouldn't cost you to return other than the shipping.
No need to return the 32. If, and when, I’m ready to upgrade to 64gb, I just need to order an additional 32gb and place them (2x16) in the two slots holding the original 8 gb (2x4). Four slots, each with 16 gb would give me 64 gb. At this time I believe 40 gb is sufficient. Time will tell.
Steve
Aug 26, 2018 22:29:33 #
StevenG
Loc: Long Island, NY
Resqu2 wrote:
Seems like I remember Crucial did a quick scan of your computer then links you to what you need. I used them for 2 different Apple computers.
I think so. But I just got the correct specs on line.
Steve
Aug 26, 2018 22:30:11 #
jbk224
Loc: Long Island, NY
you are probably right. but you might want to check out if the 'slots' must have equal sized memory cards. Your configuration might create a problem.
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