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Q: Can I upgrade my memory from 4GB to 16GB on my iMac8,1? There is currently two memory slots...both 2GB DDR2 SDRAM 800Mhz.

Can I upgrade my memory from 4GB to 16GB on my iMac8,1? There is currently two memory slots...both 2GB DDR2 SDRAM 800Mhz.

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2), 4GB Memory

Posted on Feb 16, 2013 11:24 AM

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A:

No, according to Apple the Early 2008 iMac only supports 4GB.

 

see > iMac: How to remove or install memory

 

You can however go upto 6GB if you were to use a tested 6GB upgrade kit from OWC.

 

see > Apple iMac Memory upgrades for Aluminum 20" and 24"

Posted on Feb 16, 2013 11:35 AM

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