Max ram on iMac i7

[lannim]

Hi, new to the forums and couldn't find a thread on this. I'm about to order an iMac i7 and plan to upgrade the ram myself, of course (sorry Apple this sucker ain't paying $200+ for 2 gigs). Anyway, the Apple site says up to 16g but I've heard the OS supports up to 32. Anyone have a +16 gig setup in theirs?

 

[Eidorian]

The P55 chipset is limited to addressing 16 GB of RAM.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/iMac/2010/DDR3_21.5_27

 

[alust2013]

You can put in up to 32... but given that it uses laptop size RAM, that will run you about $3200

 

[GGJstudios]

Just bought 16GB RAM for my iMac...
Blown Away: 27" iMac i7 16GB RAM
27" iMac i7 2.93Ghz, 120Gb SSD, 2Tb, 16Gb, 1Gb 5750....*NEW WOW VID 2!!!*
Can I install 16GB in my 2.93 GHz iMac

 

[lannim]

The P55 chipset is limited to addressing 16 GB of RAM.

Thanks a lot ;-)

 

[alust2013]

Thanks a lot ;-)

Well, this only applies to the dual core models. The quad can handle up to 32GB.

 

[Eidorian]

Well, this only applies to the dual core models. The quad can handle up to 32GB.

I am quite surprised I rattled off that answer when the memory controller is on the CPU.

To the best of my knowledge, Sandy Bridge processors finally allow the usage of 8 GB density DIMMs in a 2 x 2 configuration for a maximum of 32 GB of RAM.

On the older LGA 1156 socket you are limited to 16 GB. Even Gigabyte's fancy pants six-slot P55 motherboard had you limited to 16 GB. You just have more slots to allow lower density DIMMs to reach 16 GB.

 

[lannim]

Well, this only applies to the dual core models. The quad can handle up to 32GB.

Sweet..hopefully I can talk myself into just using 16 and being happy but the stubborn idiot inside says go for 32

 

[zombierunner]

Sweet..hopefully I can talk myself into just using 16 and being happy but the stubborn idiot inside says go for 32

dont you want to wait till the new sandy bridge imacs come out ?

 

[lannim]

dont you want to wait till the new sandy bridge imacs come out ?

I'd like to, but long story short its sort of a now or never thing :-/

 

[Eidorian]

dont you want to wait till the new sandy bridge imacs come out ?

I would suggest the same.

http://www.techpowerup.com/136838/Sandy-Bridge-IMCs-Support-8-GB-DIMMs.html

 

[AppleBMW&Lakers]

Signed up today to MR

Hey guys, I have been reading MR forums for 4 years now and was never a member, I am not here to step on anyone's toes or make anybody mad or upset, I just need serious help with Mac things, since there are a lot people who have greater knowledge than I do on all things Apple. I have a Mid iMac 27" Core i3 with 4 GB of RAM, IYO what is the highest I can upgrade to, and where can I get the best deal for the RAM. I have not idea with the DDR3 specifications thanks a lot, I appreciate your help and time.

 

[Badger^2]

Hey guys, I have been reading MR forums for 4 years now and was never a member, I am not here to step on anyone's toes or make anybody mad or upset, I just need serious help with Mac things, since there are a lot people who have greater knowledge than I do on all things Apple. I have a Mid iMac 27" Core i3 with 4 GB of RAM, IYO what is the highest I can upgrade to, and where can I get the best deal for the RAM. I have not idea with the DDR3 specifications thanks a lot, I appreciate your help and time.

All your answers are here: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/apple/memory/

 

[AppleBMW&Lakers]

Thank you sir, I appreciate the link it helps a lot. IYO which one should I get:

4.0GB PC10600 1333MHZ SO Kit (2GB + 2GB) w/Lifetime Warranty


4.0GB PC10600 1333MHZ SO-DIMM 204 Pin w/Lifetime Warranty

 

[lannim]

Thank you sir, I appreciate the link it helps a lot. IYO which one should I get:

4.0GB PC10600 1333MHZ SO Kit (2GB + 2GB) w/Lifetime Warranty


4.0GB PC10600 1333MHZ SO-DIMM 204 Pin w/Lifetime Warranty

I would get the 2 stick kit to fill up your remaining memory slots

 

[AppleBMW&Lakers]

4.0GB PC10600 1333MHZ SO Kit (2GB + 2GB) w/Lifetime Warranty..this one?

 

[Badger^2]

Id get 8 gigs while its cheap. Not 4.

 

[OatmealRocks]

OP 16 is max. as stated by others here. What apps do you use? I would say get 8Gb unless you feel you may need 16GB. If you have extra funds I invest in a SSD for even better performance.

 

[Badger^2]

OP 16 is max. as stated by others here. What apps do you use? I would say get 8Gb unless you feel you may need 16GB. If you have extra funds I invest in a SSD for even better performance.

Thats incorrect.

As discussed farther up, it will take 32 gigs.

 

[lannim]

Eh I just picked up 8 to add with the stock since I heard they should mix with no probs..for some reason in pc's ive never mixed sizes of ram but that's just a mental thing
Im sure 12 will do me fine

 

[AppleBMW&Lakers]

WOW!!! thanks for all the help, I really appreciate it. I use my iMac for graduate school work, recording music using Logic (I have been playing the piano for 19 years), watching movies, just an all around beast of a machine. So my final question, should I add two 2GB sticks to each slot equaling 4GB + 2GB + 2GB or just fill each slot with a 4GB stick so it will be 4GBs in three slots. Thanks once again

 

[Badger^2]

WOW!!! thanks for all the help, I really appreciate it. I use my iMac for graduate school work, recording music using Logic (I have been playing the piano for 19 years), watching movies, just an all around beast of a machine. So my final question, should I add two 2GB sticks to each slot equaling 4GB + 2GB + 2GB or just fill each slot with a 4GB stick so it will be 4GBs in three slots. Thanks once again

You have 4 slots.

2 are filled with two 2 gig sticks = 4 gigs

you should fill the other two slots with 4 gig sticks = 8 gigs

4 gigs original + 8 gigs new = 12 gigs with all slots filled.

 

[AppleBMW&Lakers]

Thank you sir for the detailed response I am still new at understanding everything, thanks bro

 

[AppleBMW&Lakers]

what's the difference

4.0GB PC10600 1333MHZ SO Kit (2GB + 2GB)

Versus

4.0GB PC10600 1333MHZ SO-DIMM 204 Pin

Thanks again