RAM upgrade 2008 iMac?

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RAM upgrade 2008 iMac?

I have a 2008 2.4GHz iMac 3GB DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz and would like to upgrade to 4GB using a 2GB stick to replace the 1GB stick. I presume 4GB is the max memory?

Does it have to be the 800MHz type for a correct fit?

imac 2.4GHZ, 3GB RAM, 250GB HD, Mac OS X (10.6.4), RME FF400

Posted on Aug 15, 2010 6:38 AM

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Aug 15, 2010 7:36 AM in response to Miles Allen

All your answers are at: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/apple/memory/iMac

It is likely that the maximum memory for your iMac is 6 (yes, 6) GB.

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Aug 15, 2010 7:33 PM in response to Community User

Thanks, I had heard that 6GB works, but Apple never recommended it. Why is that? Does it cause the computer to run hotter due to increased processing?

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Aug 15, 2010 8:22 PM in response to Miles Allen

No. If anything, increased RAM will make a computer run cooler due to having to hit the HDD less.

And I suspect you're confusing "recommend" with "offered".

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Aug 15, 2010 10:40 PM in response to Scott Billings

Thanks Scott, so does that mean increasing RAM improves longevity for HDD?
Does it reduce computer electricity consumption because HDD consume more energy than RAM? and if so then I guess it would be a great idea to instal as much RAM as possible in in my laptop?

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