iMac 8,1 2008 8gb ram upgrade

Hi, I'm coming to this chat very late. I have a simple question. I have a 24" early 2008 iMac with 4GB of RAM (2 x 2GB), as when bought.

I just bought a new DDR: Komputerbay 4GB DDR2 SODIMM (200 pin) 800Mhz PC2 6400 / PC2 6300 CL 6.0 that I want to install.

Simple question: does it matter which slot I put the new 4GB board in? Left or right?

Many thanks

Best

John

Although I don't think it matters, I installed my 4GB chip on the right (as viewed with the screen face-down and the support arm up), and had no issues, so for sure the right slot works. Much as I'd like to know for sure, I'm not going to bother swapping slots. :-)

Your Comment "You CANNOT purchase RAM for Macs from any local computer or electronics store or from any ole' online retailer, such as Amazon. DON'T EVEN TRY!!!,"

Is incorrect and misleading. It's nice that you are helping people, and it's true for the average end user it's simpler to buy from a retailer that knows the Mac.

Apple uses regular old ram, if you know the specs, you CAN buy it from anyone.

As far as I know, there has NEVER been any Apple computer that didn't use Garden variety RAM. This includes all systems to date, although not all of them are removable.

Yes there is a variety of quality, but a reputable vendor will stand behind the product they sell.

SSD's are a different story as Apple has chosen to make their "blade" SSD's non standard.

I suspect that will change in the future.

Im new to macs

these are my specs

what is the highest i can upgrade my ram?

and where can i buy it from?

i can install them my self. just want to buy the parts

Hello, I has the same IMAC 8.1 3,2 ghz, with 4 gb ram, I will try to put 8 gb. You recomend it?

It's working fine your IMAC with 8GB?

Thnak's so much.

Where did you buy your memories. I want to do the same thing. Thanks

I got my modules from Crucial.

Nevel88 and Broken_Mouse, It is now 18 September 2013. How is your iMac performing with 8GBs isntalled?

Joanpb and Deafwarrior, did you install 8GBs and if so what have you found?

I can tell it runs faster too...

In a sense....what more RAM will do is prevent your machine from running slow.

I am not sure that you can take it to 16GB, early 2008 iMac should not be able to support that configuration due to limitations of the chipset.

And VMware recommends increasing the ram. 16gb ram recomended, 8gb total is also fine. I'm eager to know asap because this is a work machine and I need to work.

Even using 8gb worries me, despite deafwarrior's positive experience. Still 8gb total at a cost of ~$220 is better than buying a new machine (?-maybe, unless the mac gets totally f'd).