Memory Upgrade

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atmagee Author

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Memory Upgrade

Hello,

I am thinking of upgrading my imac:

21.5in Late 2009

Processor: 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Memory: 4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3

Graphics: NVIDA GeForce 9400 256 MB

I currently have two free slots for memory, how easy is it to upgrade. Can I do it myself?

I have found with more media being added to the machine programmes like iMovie, iPhoto are slightly sluggish. Will I see a noticable improvement with more memory?

Also are there further recommendations for upgrade gladly welcome.

Thanks

Tony

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.1)

Posted on Jan 27, 2013 12:44 PM

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Answer 1

Kappy

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Jan 27, 2013 12:46 PM in response to atmagee

Very easy. Open the user manual and look at the section on Adding Memory. Also, visit OWC to get the right RAM as well as find installation tutorials.

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Answer 2

mende1

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Jan 27, 2013 12:47 PM in response to atmagee

You can install memory without any problem and without voiding the warranty > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1423?viewlocale=en_US#1

Your computer supports up to 16 GB of memory. You can buy it in OWC or Crucial > http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/iMac/DDR3_21.5_27 Increasing your memory could help you to improve the performance of your Mac. With Mountain Lion, 4 GB are the minumum I recommend, so install 8, 12 or 16 GB of memory

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Answer 3

atmagee Author

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Jan 27, 2013 2:41 PM in response to mende1

Mende1

Am I correct in thinking then that as I have four slots with 2gb in two slots and two empty slots i can choose to add 2 further 4gb cards or replace all with 4 x 4gb cards, thus 16gb.

Thanks

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Answer 4

mende1

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Jan 27, 2013 8:41 PM in response to atmagee

Correct

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