RAM Upgrade help
imac27 2017 ... 8GB of ram , i need upgrade ,
i have bootcamp and use my mac for gaming sometimes
so what's the best in the market ?
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I also recommend that you avoid using a third party to purchase the RAM. Go directly to the previously linked sites. I am not sure of what "single rank and dualrank" means, but those two sources will define exactly what you need for your computer.
For example, if your iMac 27 2017 is correct, OWC Memory Upgrades For 27" iMac with Retina 5K Display (2017) describes the compatible RAM.
macjack wrote:
Here's a very technical answer. I never ran into those terms myself:
https://www.crucial.com/support/articles-faq-memory/what-is-a-memory-rank
Thanks for that. Very technical indeed! Your link also pointed to this link which describes "Ranking" in terms that I can almost understand. 🤓
ok thats good to hear cuz i found those on Amazon , but not sure if they come as a pair or not!
are those fine ?
what is single rank and dual rank ?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072K5NPRM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1L4LS2KNDBWYV&th=1
Here's a very technical answer. I never ran into those terms myself:
https://www.crucial.com/support/articles-faq-memory/what-is-a-memory-rank
Did a scan at Crucial and they showed me the compatible parts.
Thank you!
Thanks! :)
You are welcome.
RAM Upgrade help