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What RAM to buy to update new iMac launched today?
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I ordered my 27" iMac from Apple yesterday and got two of these 32GB kits from Amazon. Hopefully everything works smoothly. Would love to hear from anyone who got the same and how it's working out.
Crucial 32GB Kit (16GBx2) DDR4 2400 MT/s (PC4-19200) DR x8 SODIMM 260-Pin for Mac - CT2K16G4S24AM
Crucial 32GB Kit (16GBx2) DDR4 2400 MT/s (PC4-19200) DR x8 SODIMM 260-Pin for Mac - CT2K16G4S24AM
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Is there any reason to pay the Apple tax and get the Mac version of this memory which Crucial says was specially tested on the Mac vs the standard version here?
This question has been answered several times in this thread (no, not really) and it's not an Apple tax since Crucial is a separate entity.
Should is up to you but the Ballistix Sport still seems to be available at the Crucial EU store:
Ballistix Sport LT 32GB Kit (2 x 16GB) BLS2C16G4S240FSD
Thanks, I've already ordered Kingston HyperX 32GB (2x16GB) 2400MHz Impact Black CL14 1.2V
Good to hear.
So long as you're not planning to add that to the Apple stock RAM and run it together, it should serve you well.
Looking at buying my first iMac soon. And definitely will be upgrading the RAM. I'm considering buying the RAM ahead of time before I pick up the iMac. Truthfully I prefer to have 'matching' modules. Is it possible to buy the factory 8GB Apple RAM from somewhere besides Apple at MSRP $200, or is ebay the only option really? I run a PC now with 4GB of RAM, so 8GB should be fine, yet I'd like to start it off with 16GB.
I bought mine on eBay for $55 shipped, 8GB OEM Apple Micron RAM. They are exactly the same as ones that came with my new 27" iMac. I've seen it as low as $35 but I'm a Buy it Now person.
Just received my second 32GB Ballistix Sport from Amazon today. Now 64GB Ballistix memory in my iMac. Benchmarking shows only slight improvement, nothing to notice in everyday use (from 40GB to 64GB).
But the package was slightly different, from first (left) to second I bought (right).
But the package was slightly different, from first (left) to second I bought (right).
SO after reading through this thread, I'm trying to decide which 32GB kit to buy and I'm more confused than anything now....so some help please!
I understand the HyperX only works solo, and I want to use the stock 8GB of ram to get to 40GB total. SO HyperX is out.
Ballistiks seems to work well, may be a good option at $287 on amazon.
OWC seems overpriced according to everyone here at $330.
Other option is Crucial...
Would you go Crucial or Ballistiks, which is made by crucial/mircon if my understanding is correct. Thanks for any input!
I understand the HyperX only works solo, and I want to use the stock 8GB of ram to get to 40GB total. SO HyperX is out.
Ballistiks seems to work well, may be a good option at $287 on amazon.
OWC seems overpriced according to everyone here at $330.
Other option is Crucial...
Would you go Crucial or Ballistiks, which is made by crucial/mircon if my understanding is correct. Thanks for any input!
I would go with whichever is cheapest and in stock from a reliable retailer.
Another member and I here were discussing factory RAM in the new 2017 iMac. I just picked one up today and the RAM in my mid range model is as shown:
Their RAM in a loaded model looks like this:
Does anyone know the difference between these?
Their RAM in a loaded model looks like this:
Does anyone know the difference between these?
Images missing?Another member and I here were discussing factory RAM in the new 2017 iMac. I just picked one up today and the RAM in my mid range model is as shown:
Their RAM in a loaded model looks like this:
Does anyone know the difference between these?
My RAM from 2017 mid range 27in iMac above ^^^
RAM from high end 27in iMac from another member here below...
[doublepost=1502557226][/doublepost]Just replied on mobile with direct uploads to the site.
Essentially I'm looking at grabbing some more factory RAM and I'm often finding people selling theirs since they did upgrades out of the box. Just confused on the different types I'm finding since I'd prefer to have matching pairs.
@shinseiromeo I am the same way. I wanted to match the RAM from the factory. I bought a pair off eBay before my iMac arrived and fortunately they are the same brand, Micron China. My machine is i5, Radon 580, 2TB Fusion Drive. I am happy with 16GB right now. When the machine slows down, I'll upgrade to 64GB.
