Upgrading iMac Ram - keep Apples Stock memory?

[mikehalloran]

As for the OP, I've had RAM go bad. The easiest way to test is to pop the stock RAM back in and see if the issue goes away. I never trade it in.

 

[kaintxu]

You don't get to choose single or dual rank. You pick your capacity and that will determine whether it is single or dual.

Any thoughts on my post about the price? the crucial 2x8GB is on amazon for £86 and there is a promo if you top up a $50 gift card you get another £6 so I could really get it for £80. Any idea how the RAM prices change with time, and how can we expect these 16GB and 8GB to move? I could wait 1-2 months

 

[mikehalloran]

Any thoughts on my post about the price? the crucial 2x8GB is on amazon for £86 and there is a promo if you top up a $50 gift card you get another £6 so I could really get it for £80. Any idea how the RAM prices change with time, and how can we expect these 16GB and 8GB to move? I could wait 1-2 months

RAM often drops in price over time but 1-2 months is wishful thinking. The Amazon deal looks pretty good.

 

[kaintxu]

RAM often drops in price over time but 1-2 months is wishful thinking. The Amazon deal looks pretty good.

That is what I thought. My doubt is becuase those crucial modules and the 16GB the dropped like £30 in just 2-3 months. I Really don't know when does the RAM stabilise and where the floor usually is