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RAM deals

i was watchign the forums a few days ago and saw some people mention a deal for 2 sticks of 2GB RAM fr under one hundred dollars? i would love t if someobody could send me a link, im trying to update my new iMac. thanks in advance

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.1), 2GB RAM memory, 2.0 GHZ core duo processor, 250GB hard drive

Posted on Jan 1, 2008 9:40 AM

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Posted on Jan 1, 2008 10:34 AM

Try Buy.com at the following link for an example (you will want to make sure the exact type of memory you need; if you write back with your exact computer specifications, we can check for you, although most memory sellers have a way of entering your iMac into their system and they will tell you what you need). BTW: Kingston has always done well for me, but everyone has their preferences when buying memory.

http://www.buy.com/prod/kingston-2gb-2-x-1gb-pc2-5300-667mhz-200-pin-sodimm-ddr2 -laptop-memory/q/loc/101/204884017.html
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Jan 1, 2008 10:34 AM in response to Lonestar Soucy

Try Buy.com at the following link for an example (you will want to make sure the exact type of memory you need; if you write back with your exact computer specifications, we can check for you, although most memory sellers have a way of entering your iMac into their system and they will tell you what you need). BTW: Kingston has always done well for me, but everyone has their preferences when buying memory.

http://www.buy.com/prod/kingston-2gb-2-x-1gb-pc2-5300-667mhz-200-pin-sodimm-ddr2 -laptop-memory/q/loc/101/204884017.html

Jan 1, 2008 10:54 AM in response to hakunamatita

I have the following iMac 20" and was wondering if this 2gig and 1 gig memory kit will work fine http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-3gb-ddr2-sdram-memory-pc2-5300-200-pin-sodimm/q/ loc/101/204347447.html?dcaid=17905


Intel Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac5,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.16 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache (per processor): 4 MB
Memory: 1 GB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Boot ROM Version: IM51.0090.B09
SMC Version: 1.9f4
Serial Number: SystemSerialNumb

Jan 1, 2008 11:17 AM in response to Lonestar Soucy

Here are a couple of 4GB kits for under a $100

[newegg-4GB CORSAIR|http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=481053-9-0-RAM-0&Item=N8 2E16820145193&ATT=20-145-193&CMP=OTC-dealram&nm mc=OTC-dealram&cm_mmc=OTC-dealram-_-Memory(Notebook+Memory)-_-Corsair+Memory+Inc.--20145193]

[OWC-4GB Kit|http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/53IM2DDR4GBK>

For more

[dealram 2x2GB|http://dealnews.com/memory/prices/systems/Apple-i-Mac-Intel-PC2-5300-DDR2 -SO-DIMMS/41494/2GBx2.html]

Jan 1, 2008 11:18 AM in response to Testemonial MAC convert

Unless I'm missing something, the link you gave was to a single 3gb chip, which will NOT work with your iMac, from what I have researched.

Your iMac can take up to 2gb in each slot, but can only handle up to 3gb total. It came with each slot having 512mb in it, so these will have to be removed and sold or trashed.
You could put a 2gb chip on one side and leave a 512mb in the other for a total of 2.5gb. Many people will tell you to use only matched pairs, which has a slight benefit, but the greater benefit is from having more RAM overall!
Or, you could put 1gb on one side and 2gb on the other side for a total of 3gb. You decide.
Here is a link to a page with your iMac's specifications: http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/stats/imac-core-2-duo-2.16-20-inch-sp ecs.html
Here is another one that explains why 3gb is the maximum RAM for your system: http://www.memory-up.com/Memory/AppleiMac14834.html

Jan 1, 2008 11:34 AM in response to hakunamatita

No, the link is for a 3gig kit, with 2 gig and 1 gig chips. I want to make sure that the iMac can handle that. According to the manufacturer's website, it can. But i have read in the past that it is best to use the same size pairs in the slots which makes no sense since the imac can handle up to 3 gig and there are no 1.5 gig chips

Jan 1, 2008 12:14 PM in response to Testemonial MAC convert

Yes, I googled: Corsair VSA3GSDSKIT667D2 from your Buy.com link to find other suppliers selling that upgrade kit. At the time I was more concerned that someone was trying to mislead and(or) sell us a 3GB module than the price. Most folks won't have any use for a 3GB kit in there new iMac, it already has a 1GB module. They need a 2GB module to bring there system up to 3GB or 2x2GB to bring there system up to 4GB.

By the way look down at my post to the OP, the 4GB kit from newegg is a better deal!

Jan 1, 2008 4:19 PM in response to Testemonial MAC convert

Looking at your profile above you already have a 1GB module, you don't need the 3GB kit you need a 2GB module to add to your current 1GB module to bring your system up to 3GB.

Look at this white iMac Installing and replacing memory article:

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303084

Have a look at the 2GB section of dealram's link!

[dealram 2GB|http://dealnews.com/memory/prices/systems/Apple-i-Mac-Intel-PC2-5300-DDR2-S O-DIMMS/41494/2GB.html]

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