User upgradeable ram new iMac 2020

rkaufmann87 wrote:

As you have been advised the RAM in 2020 27" iMacs is user upgradeable. Please closely look over the the photos below so you recognized which slots to install the RAM in. Slot 1 is the top slot, Slot 2 is next in line .......

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/4fb9ccf0-443e-4cba-b9c3-e3fa3253a2c2

Thank you that is very useful.

The ram I’m going to order will be either 2x 8GB or 1 stick of 16GB (not sure which to order yet).

Thank you very much for the help.

Have I chose the correct ram for the iMac model I am going to order (just wanted to make sure before ordering everything).

https://uk.crucial.com/memory/ddr4/ct16g4s266m/ct19090499

Ronasara wrote:

It sounds like you've done your homework. Good for you. Yes, ordering Ram from Crucial will work and likely save you money. Installation by you takes only about ten minutes. Also, be sure that the drive you order is a solid state drive (SSD) and you will be good to go. Enjoy.

Thank you. The iMac that Im ordering is SSD (as were all the 27 inch 2020 iMac’s).

rkaufmann87 wrote:

Get the 2 x 8GB or 2 x 32GB, do not purchase a 1 x 16 or 32GB DIMM and install that. RAM is inexpensive now so do it right by installing in matched pairs.

Thank you that is very helpful. I’ll order the 2 x 8GB.

I can remember reading something about matched pairs, but I can’t seem to find the article now, with what it said was the advantage of installing in matched pairs?

rkaufmann87 wrote:

Get the 2 x 8GB or 2 x 32GB, do not purchase a 1 x 16 or 32GB DIMM and install that. RAM is inexpensive now so do it right by installing in matched pairs.

i ordered the 2 x 8GB. You are right, ram is inexpensive now. £70 I paid over on Crucial website. I’m sure the last ram I got for my last iMac cost be around £100. Thanks again.

rkaufmann87 wrote:

Great, when it arrives please note which slots to install each DIMM in. The original RAM (2 x 4 GB) install in slots 1 (top) & 2 (next down) and in slots 3 & 4 install the new RAM.

Or that’s so helpful, really appreciate it. Thanks.