iMac RAM question - please dont kill me

[HazRutter]

I searched and couldnt find an answer so please dont kill me

Seeing as my iMac has 2gb of RAM already, I was wondering, if it is 1 x 2gb, could I not just order another 1x2gb stick to make 4gb?

Or is it 2 x 1gb sticks in there?

Thanks

EDIT: Nevermind I found my anwer on apple website

Just to check, would this RAM be ok:

http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=3299593DA5CA7304

 

[J&JPolangin]

...if that's the correct part number for your iMac, they will work well as Crucial is a reputable company and the RAM has a lifetime warranty.

 

[DSG]

Be careful - the link you posted is for DDR2 RAM. That would be correct for any aluminium iMac before the current one, which uses faster DDR3 RAM. As a rough guide, if your iMac has a base that tapers towards the front then you can use DDR3.

 

[HazRutter]

My iMac is the last gen one, so im pretty sure you can only have DDR2

 

[DSG]

That's the right memory then. When it arrives you'll probably find it's even branded the same as the stuff in your iMac already - Crucial are brilliant!

 

[HazRutter]

Shall I go for it then?

It will all work perfectly and speed my iMac up when im gaming, video animation and stuff?

 

[Drazic]

If your iMac came with 2 gb ram when you bought it then it's probably 2x1gb and buying this wont do you any good (unless you buy 2 of them).

 

[DSG]

Given how much it costs (i.e. not that much) I think it is generally thought to be a really good value upgrade. It's hard to tell whether you, in particular, will see a significant improvement but video stuff is exactly the kind of thing that demands plenty of memory.

You can always ebay your 2 1GB SODIMMs too.

 

[HazRutter]

Will I notice the difference in normal day to day use?