article HT3912
is it possible to use 1333MHz sodimms to upgrade a imac late 2009?
iMac, iOS 6.1.4
you should really use the specified ram your mac requires. That ram MAY work, but their is also a good chance it will give you nothing but problems.
I suspect you have not gone out and bought these ... maybe salvaged them from another machine. Not good practice as shldr2 suggests.
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In North America contact OWC … Upgrade Apple iMac Memory
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Both companies have facilities to guide you and will recommend the correct memory package to meet whatever needs you describe to them.
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Guide to required RAM. Lookup Mac Specs By Serial Number, Order, Model & EMC Number, Model ID @ EveryMac.com
In a word...no!
The RAM's frequency is higher than spec'd for a late 2009 iMac and it either won't work orit will cause all sorts of unusual problems.
It's best to get the proper RAM for a specified Mac model to insure compatibilty and continuous and smooth operation.
Here the RAM spec you need for a late 2009 model.
| 16 GB | |
| Memory Slots | 4 - 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM |
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Correct and reliable Mac RAM can be purchased from online Mac RAM sources Crucial memory or OWC (macsales.com).
Memory upgrade late 2009
