Upgrading RAM in a 3.06ghz Core 2 Duo Alu iMac. 4gb to 8gb.

[Esulatell]

I know exactly how to do it, I was just wondering how much two 8gb chips would cost (In the UK) and if the motherboard would actually recognize them.
All help appreciated

Edit: Sorry, I did mean two 4gb chips.

 

[gasport]

I know exactly how to do it, I was just wondering how much two 8gb chips would cost (In the UK) and if the motherboard would actually recognize them.
All help appreciated

Two 8gb chips would equal 16gb......

 

[MTShipp]

Yea, it max's out at 8 GB so you probably meant (2) 4 GB DDR3 1066

 

[kurosov]

Currently £815.34 on crucial UK for a 2x4gb kit.

 

[WeegieMac]

Currently £815.34 on crucial UK for a 2x4gb kit.

I seen that myself the other day when I ordered my own 4GB kit for my 2.4GHz Alu iMac for just £39.09. Given the performance increase, or lack of depending on who you listen to, between DDR2 and DDR3 you've got to admit it's a hell of a lot of money for memory.

Those two memory chips cost over £200 than I paid for my iMac itself.

 

[kurosov]

I seen that myself the other day when I ordered my own 4GB kit for my 2.4GHz Alu iMac for just £39.09. Given the performance increase, or lack of depending on who you listen to, between DDR2 and DDR3 you've got to admit it's a hell of a lot of money for memory.

Those two memory chips cost over £200 than I paid for my iMac itself.

Well i'll be getting myself a 4bg upgrade foy my '09 imac in the near future. I think it's £60 for the ddr3 kit.

The 8gb memory is definatly not worth the cost at the moment imo but i will be watching the prices closely for when it reaches a decent price.

 

[gasport]

Well i'll be getting myself a 4bg upgrade foy my '09 imac in the near future. I think it's £60 for the ddr3 kit.

The 8gb memory is definatly not worth the cost at the moment imo but i will be watching the prices closely for when it reaches a decent price.

Same here, just not worth the hefty price at present and all past trends indicate the upgrade will be a lot cheaper in the future.