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  1. S

    Do RAM upgrades make less sense for M1 machines?

    With new M1 Macs, we only get two options for the RAM: 8 and 16GB. My current daily driver is a base model of MBA 2017. With many tabs open, Pages, Preview, etc., it is starting to feel like it's not enough. Next week I'm getting M1 Air with 16GB of RAM (well, 99% sure of that). We all know...
  2. OliveroNYC

    Help me decide! 8GB or 16GB?

    In the past, I have always gone with max RAM and low storage. Too many tabs open on Chrome and Safari, some Photoshop, lots of Excel sheets. With the M1 is 16GB needed or can I get away with 8GB?
  3. R

    Just installed Crucial RAM and its speed dropped 2133

    So I bought this ram: Crucial 8GB 260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM DDR4 2666 (PC4 21300) Laptop Memory Model CT8G4SFRA266 It's not stated as mac compatible, but since it'd already arrived, I went ahead to try it out. It's inserted into slots 1 and 3. Set the original ram in 2 and 4. However, the speed...
    • resting
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    • crucial ram
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: iMac
  4. mglakner

    Explain RAM Utilization on macOs

    I use a 2014 mac mini as a home server (plex, itunes, photos, etc.) it has 8gb of Ram. I run some ram intensive apps like a Ubiquiti controller and my usage was into the 60-70% range, so i thought i needed more ram, so i bought a 2012 mac mini with 16gb. I cloned my 2014 to my 2012 and booted...
    • mglakner
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    • 16gb 2012 2014 mac mini macos ram usage
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: macOS
  5. F

    2020 iMac constant crash with 128gb RAM

    I have the a 2020 iMac, 3.6GHz 10 core with AMD Radeon Pro 5700 XT 15GB graphics card. I purchased 4 x 32 gb 3rd party RAM to put in it - OWC brand - but when I have all 4 sticks in, my iMac constantly crashes. Happens doing all sorts of things - even minor things some times - but did some...
    • frysteen
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    • 2020 imac ram
    • Replies: 49
    • Forum: iMac
  6. CuriousOtter

    NVMe SSD Upgrade on a Late 2012 iMac

    INTRO Hello, I do hope you as the reader are well! I have been given a Late 2012 iMac 2.7ghz 21.5" as a gift, and it is painfully slow. The HDD corrupted and it is running off an external HDD connected via USB. So I am looking to add a few upgrades. I am focussing on the RAM and SSD as the CPU...
    • CuriousOtter
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    • hardware hardware changes mac nvme ram ssd
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: iMac
  7. D

    Is “OLOy Cardinal” or “Corsair Vengeance” RAM fine for the 2018 Mac mini, or should I stick to well known brands like Samsung, Kingston or Crucial?

    I’ve ordered an Apple Refurb 2018 Mac mini, and need to order a 2 x 32GB kit to replace the 8GB RAM that’ll come preinstalled. From various sources, I’ve been able to determine that I need to buy 2666 MHz PC4-21300 DDR4 (260-pin) SDRAM SO-DIMMs. After researching online prices here in the UK...
    • Diamond Dave
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    • 2666 mhz mac mini 2018 mac mini 2020 pc4-21300 ram sdram so-dimm
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Mac mini
  8. P

    Which RAM to buy for iMac 27-inch Late 2012?

    Hello! I just want to be SUPER sure I'm buying the correct RAM. Memory: 2x8gb installed already 1600mhz Apple's Directions... Memory specifications These iMac models feature Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) slots on the rear of the computer near the vents with these memory...
    • pigtailz23
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    • 2012 imac imac memory ram
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iMac
  9. M

    New 2020 5k iMac having trouble with 4 new dimm sticks. 3 new +1 OEM work just fine. :o

    Howdy, I bought a 64gb ram upgrade kit from OWC for my brand new 2020 5k iMac, 27 incher. However, strange boot issues abound when I try to install all 4 sticks at once. 2 OEM sticks and 2 empty slots = boot normally 1 OEM stick + 3 OWC sticks = boot normally 4 OWC sticks = failed boot When...
    • manhattanmac
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    • boot imac issues memory owc problem ram
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: iMac
  10. juliovg

    Upgrade SSD Macbook Pro early 2013

    Hello guys, i would like to upgrade my actual SSD. Actually it goes slow, i know that i CAN'T upgrade RAM, if for that reasson that upgrade SSD with a better SSD. My question is , can somebody suggest me the best SSD for my model? Best regards
  11. C

    iMac 21,5" Late 2012 RAM Update Question

    Hello everyone! I have a little doubt with my iMac 21.5" (Late 2012). I want to upgrade the hard drive into a SSD and also I want to update the RAM from 8GB into 16GB (because its the maximum that iMac model can hold up). The thing that i want to know is if its possible to installar DDR4...
    • crazyjorgito
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    • change ddr3 ddr4 imac late 2012 ram ssd update
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iMac
  12. daveyanthony

    Resolved PowerBook G4 (1.3/1.5) Issues

    Hello, I recently bought the PowerBook listed in the title, more specifically it's the 1.5GHz model. I bought it as a fixer upper as it was decently priced compared to other listings, it was said to work fine and had some cosmetic damage. However, i'm having some issues with the battery and the...
  13. T

    2020 MacBook Pro 13 (i5-1038NG7) Maximum Video RAM

    Can anyone who has the new 2020 MacBook Pro (i5-1038NG7) share the video memory that’s available? I’m thinking to customise it to 32GB. Since the video RAM is shared with the main memory, does more RAM give more video RAM? Or is there a cap to the video ram regardless of the main memory.
    • tzevoon
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    • graphic i5-1038ng7 macbook pro 13 2020 ram video
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  14. nofxrs

    MP 1,1-5,1 HELP - After CPU UPGRADE - A memory slot not being recognized

    EDIT: SOLVED Turned out to be the CPU B Tray not enough tightened Help Partial Success upgrading dual 4.1 with stocks CPU to 3.46ghz ones... ALL GOOD With the processors... delided by myself with the vice method, no problems! Installed both, and after the startup with side cover removed i...
    • nofxrs
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    • 4.1 upgrading ram
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac Pro
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    iMac 21.5 Late 2013 32GB RAM is it...possible?

    Hello all, This is my first post and I wanted to know if perhaps this could be possible? I will be replacing the HDD of this iMac with a 1TB SSD and I also wanted it to upgrade the RAM. However, I know it will only take 2 sticks of RAM. So, I was just wondering if anybody knew if perhaps this...
    • thirdadministrator
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    • 16 gb ram 32 gb ram imac imac 21" late 2013 imac 21.5 imac ssd upgrade ram ssd ssd upgrade mac
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iMac
  16. J

    MP 1,1-5,1 Mac Pro 2006 1,1 upgrade issues - advice needed please

    Hello, I hoped I might get a few pointers on a couple of problems which appeared after a 2006 Mac Pro 1,1 upgrade. - I added 32gb Ram 8 x 4GB (HYMP151F72CP4N3-Y5-AB-C Hynix) PC2-5300 DDR2-667MHz ECC FB CL5 DIMM. (all shown as ok in the system profile) - I've added an Ati Radeon Sapphire HD...
    • jimlad9
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    • mac pro (2006) radeon 5870 ram restart issue
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  17. F

    MBP 16 — 16gb or 32gb Help!

    Hey there! My friend is a Graphic Designer, and she's thinking of buying the MBP 16 i7. She will use to do some "heavy" Illustrator and Photoshop work, little or none after effects. Do you guys think the extra 500$ are worth to upgrade to 32gb? Thank you!
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    MP 1,1-5,1 Guidance and advice on upgrading Mac Pro 5.1 2010

    Hi all My first post having had a good look around the forum. I've always fancied a 'cheese grater' Mac and one came up for sale nearby. Project Mac Pro 5.1 cost £250 Starting Specs Intel Quad Core W3530 1TB WD Black 3.5" HDD 10 GB Ram ATI Radeon HD 5770 1024 MB Running High Sierra My aim is...
  19. tolgaytoklar

    Is that ram compatible with latest imacs?

    I am considering to buy a new imac. But ram priceses are too high on the Apple's website. So i want to buy my rams myself. I found that ram: https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Memory/Mac-Memory/p/CMSA16GX4M2A2666C18 Is this compatible with the latest imacs which currently on...
  20. MacMiniUpgrader

    are you satisfied with your MM2018/2020 ? drop configs and lets talk !

    i love my mini, i started with 8gn ram and an rx 580 and its made my work flow easy, finally got around to upgrading and maxing the system specs out
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