Just to be clear, will this mem work in the new i7 imac?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231295
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231295
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Memory upgrade for New iMac.
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for the new 2010 iMacs? yes. that is the correct RAM
Thanks.............. I ordered that mem for a 2010 2.93GHz i7 imac.
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JohnG
Latency
New memory at this time may be slower.
Memory manufacturers list latency as either the CAS or CL rating.
The lower the latency, the faster the memory is at responding to instructions.
From OWC site:
4.0GB(2x2.0GB Kit) PC8500 DDR3 1066MHz SO-DIMM 204 Pin PC3-8500 Memory Upgrade Kit for Late 2008, Early 2009, Early 2010 & 2009 iMac models.
CL = 7
4.0GB (2x2.0GB Kit) PC3-10600 DDR3 1333MHz SO-DIMM 204 Pin CL9 Memory Upgrade Module for Mid 2010 21.5" & 27" iMac Models
CL = 9
New memory at this time may be slower.
Memory manufacturers list latency as either the CAS or CL rating.
The lower the latency, the faster the memory is at responding to instructions.
From OWC site:
4.0GB(2x2.0GB Kit) PC8500 DDR3 1066MHz SO-DIMM 204 Pin PC3-8500 Memory Upgrade Kit for Late 2008, Early 2009, Early 2010 & 2009 iMac models.
CL = 7
4.0GB (2x2.0GB Kit) PC3-10600 DDR3 1333MHz SO-DIMM 204 Pin CL9 Memory Upgrade Module for Mid 2010 21.5" & 27" iMac Models
CL = 9
in my instance i required a computer that was more efficient at multitasking a large number of high intense CPU programs, but i didnt really need the expandability of a MP. the new quad core 2009 iMacs were perfect for this task! so i went ahead and got one. my upgrade to 12GB RAM will be most welcome, 4GB doesnt cut it for the work i do with it.
in a lot of other users instances its probably the same, wanting a powerful machine that will last.
can someone verify that:
PC3-10660 1333MHz CAS9 SO-DIMM Dual Channel
- Available in 2GB(1GBx2) & 4GB(2GBx2) &8GB(4GBx2)Dual Channel Package
- Available CAS: 9-9-9
- 200 pin, Non-ECC, Un-buffered SO-DIMM
- Working Voltage 1.5V
- DBT（Die-hard Burn-in Technology) Enhanced
- Optimized SPD Guarantee 100% Compatiblity
- Dual Channel Compatiblity
- Lifetime Warranty
is ok?
It's hard to get 2x4GB DDR3 1333 here at my place. And this one has a reasonable shipping date..
PC3-10660 1333MHz CAS9 SO-DIMM Dual Channel
- Available in 2GB(1GBx2) & 4GB(2GBx2) &8GB(4GBx2)Dual Channel Package
- Available CAS: 9-9-9
- 200 pin, Non-ECC, Un-buffered SO-DIMM
- Working Voltage 1.5V
- DBT（Die-hard Burn-in Technology) Enhanced
- Optimized SPD Guarantee 100% Compatiblity
- Dual Channel Compatiblity
- Lifetime Warranty
is ok?
It's hard to get 2x4GB DDR3 1333 here at my place. And this one has a reasonable shipping date..
SODIMM is normally 204 pin, and its recommended to use CL7 - CL9 at this stage is pretty unstable and not really supported.
Multitasking
value of the i7 refurb(cheaper than the '10 i5...once gpu is upgraded - even with edu/other discount)
longer term resale value(always resell my macs - when upgrading)
a few programs I use will likely benefit from HT when updates are written
is this memory then ok:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HYNIX-8GB-2-X-4...ltDomain_0&hash=item3f01fe41b8#ht_6523wt_1137
thanks in advance
http://cgi.ebay.com/HYNIX-8GB-2-X-4...ltDomain_0&hash=item3f01fe41b8#ht_6523wt_1137
thanks in advance
Why? What do you recommend? I'd like something that ships to Europe from Ebay or Amazon. Around 200$ for 2x 4GB.
$227US + about $27US postage to any country. i have just purchased this RAM, it is as cheap as you will find it.
maybe you will find a NuRAM reseller locally, or on ebay? they have lifetime warranty.
yes, thats right - but also given that the RAM has been proven to be supported to work in Apple products. CL7 is the only known working RAM for Apple products, CL8/CL9 are VERY unstable.