RAM deals

I looked at my memory and have 2x512's, not 1x1 gig. I think I still need the kit and see if I can sell the 512's. Do you think this is worthwhile doing?

By the way, I saw it for $85.99 at proVantage https://www.provantage.com/scripts/cart.dll/x/0/review

which is less than Buy.com and I am happy about that since buy.com is terrible to deal with.

OK then yes that 3GB is what you need.

You can use RAM module sizes of 512 MB, 1 GB or 2GB in the top or bottom slots. You could even get a 2GB module and run 2.5GB, if your budget is an issue.

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304284

Any suggestions on where to list or sell my used memory, the 2x512's that I will be replacing, other than ebay?

I get all my memory at Crucial.com. They supply the exact same memory that comes in the MACs. 4GB (2 - 2GB sticks) for under 200 delivered!

Just checked http://ww.crucial.com They have the 4GB kit for 119.99. I paid 167.00 one month ago!.

Testemonial MAC convert wrote:
Any suggestions on where to list or sell my used memory,
the 2x512's that I will be replacing, other than ebay?

If your iMac is still under warranty, I'd strongly suggest keeping the
original memory sticks -- so you can reinstall them if you ever have
a problem requiring a warranty repair. That way, an Apple repair
shop can't blame the "aftermarket" memory.

Anyway, a used 512 MB memory module has very little market value;
they're selling for $12-$15 new, and new 1GB sticks are under $25.

Looby

Actually your Mac does take 4 GB modules, but you need to replace the existing 1 GB module -- in other words, if you already have 1 GB module and would like to move to 4 GB, you need to purchase 2 x 2 GB modules, and 1 GB module goes out - you can always sell it on eBay.

[Kingston 2 GB DDR2 667 Mhz unbuffered modules|http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000K1OQRW?tag=amfitedirectf-20&camp=14573&cre ative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B000K1OQRW&adid=08C7P0TTW0VBFF1NXJ7H&|RAM for iMac] have a lifetime warranty and they're about $48, so for 4 GB that's just a bit less than $100.

Hi

Look at the OWC RAM link in den.thed's post & there is, further down, a list of which Macs the memory fits.

Is your Mac really an Early 2006 Core Duo?
http://support.apple.com/specs/imac/iMacEarly2006.html

Steve

The iMac uses "laptop"-sized memory! Obviously, I cannot verify whether what was ordered was correct for your iMac, without knowing the exact specs, but don't be alarmed yet!

Hi Lonestar Soucy

Yes that should work the (Intel iMac) desktops and laptops/notebooks use the same ram!

Hi Steve

Earlier up in the thread Lonestar say's it's an alum. iMac.

Dennis

If this is the ram he ordered:

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820134578

and it meets the spec's:

PC2-5300
unbuffered
nonparity
200-pin
667 MHz
DDR2 SDRAM

Then yes that's it!