additional RAM for iMac

[TuffLuffJimmy]

Err all RAM is not equal. RAM is not made in one large factory and then branded with different logos, RAM undergoes a lot of R&D from its respective manufacturers. If you were ever into building computers you would know that RAM from more respected manufacturers is extremely important in areas like overclocking. And I'm not talking about different speeds, or DDR2 vs. DDR3, I'm talking about RAM of identical speed. Good luck on that using Generic RAM.

Well let me put it like this. I've heard a lot less moaning about RAM compatibility since Apple moved to Intel. I do not have anything to back that up with at all, and there is likely no explanation on the planet as to why. This is purely what I have seen working in various stores.

I never said anything that I heard. I stated information that I had read from many respected people, combined with my own outlook on the subject, and from what I had seen working at various computer stores. I then formed an opinion.

When you buy Apple RAM, you are guaranteed to be buying RAM that is 100% compatible with your computer. Regardless of the fact if 99% of all other RAM would work flawlessly. And this guarantee is extremely important for some people who spend millions of dollars on equipment in professional situations.

How much overclocking can you do in OSX to your RAM? oh right. None. at least right now, and as far as I know you've never been able to.
Sure there will be RAM of better quality. Apple doesn't make its RAM so it's no better than other RAM made by the same manufacturer. As for your compatibility argument you obviously have no idea how to buy RAM, there's no compatibility issues if you buy the right RAM. You're just as likely to accidentally buy the wrong RAM during the PPC days as you are now.

 

[TheIntruder]

If you want the peace of mind and can afford Apple's premium RAM prices, then by all means, buy it from Apple.

A vendor like OWC guarantees their RAM to be Mac compatible, at a lower cost than Apple.

However, a little bit of research will reveal that any number of sticks made by a reputable company like Crucial, Corsair, etc. will work just fine, at an even lower cost.

As somebody already mentioned, memory requirements were stricter when Apple designed their own chipsets, but now, with the use of reference Intel platforms, including the memory controller, compatibility problems are much more rare. "Mac" RAM is no longer an absolute requirement.

(brought to you by 4GB of OCZ RAM, which has passed the extended AHT multiple times, and cost the equivalent of 512MB at Apple rates).

 

[Drucifer]

I just ordered my iMac from Apple and 4GB of RAM from Crucial. The price I paid for the 4GB from Crucial was the same as upgrading my iMac with an extra 1GB from Apple directly during purchase. That also includes shipping to Canada.

I can't really comment on the performance or anything since I need to wait for the delivery of the system and RAM.

 

[the707]

Happy as a clam

I am on a iMac 2.4 w/4Gigs of memory (2 x 2Gig) purchased from OWC. It was cheap the machine responded quite nicely never had a problem and the memory even came with instructions specific to my machine (w/pics too!).

Happy as a clam here.

 

[Cheffy Dave]

OWC sell reliable RAM???
Why never buy RAM from Apple? Because of the price or what else


THANKS

I'm sure their RAM is reliable, just bought a Hard drive from them, fast shipping, very, very, carefully packed, my first,(and not last )OWC purchase That said, I have been buying Crucial Memory for years, w/o problems. 4 GB of BMB RAM is $89. I always buy CRUCIAL RAM

 

[nomar383]

Apple doesn't manufacture RAM...

It's not really special

 

[Babooshka]

Did your iMac really come with a 1GB stick or was it 2 512MB sticks? I don't think any Mac ships with one 1GB stick of RAM. Check your System Profiler.

Mine came with a 1Gb stick

 

[nomar383]

Mine came with a 1Gb stick

My folk's 24" iMac had a 1GB stick as well. I upgraded it to 4GB from Crucial, so I should know lol That 1GB stick went into my old MBP

 

[Babooshka]

Nah, I'm just gonna buy one 2Gb stick an belt that in.

 

[macsig]

Thanks I will go with OWC or crucial

 

[AuroraProject]

Just downloaded 3 GBs of ram

Wow, I'm looking at Crucials page right now, I can't seem to find the "Download RAM now" link. I'm really looking forward to downloading an upgrade, can you point me to the link?