Q: iMac Upgrade

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alex275

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Q: iMac Upgrade

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My dad is looking to upgrade from 2GB to 8GB of ram which apple say that it is the maximum that the iMac mid 2009 can support up to(it is old but it dose the job that he needs it for). Is it worth doing this? He is using 10.9.1 he also wants to put Windows XP on the mac using virtual box.

Is it worth upgrade the ram if so will the mac support up 8GB of ram.

Thanks Alex/Sean

iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)

Posted on Jan 31, 2014 5:26 AM

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den.thed

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You are welcome.

While 2GB is the minimum requirement for Mavericks, it really needs more to be at it's best. If you are going to upgrade, it is best to go for the full 8GB that his iMac can take instead of only 4GB.

For more on upgrading, see > iMac: How to remove or install memory, in addition to the helpful links and videos in that OWC link that I posted above.

Posted on Jan 31, 2014 4:13 PM

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den.thed Jan 31, 2014 6:06 AM in response to alex275
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Jan 31, 2014 6:06 AM in response to alex275

Go to > OWC macsales.com and choose a RAM upgrade for his system.
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alex275 Jan 31, 2014 6:32 AM in response to den.thed
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Jan 31, 2014 6:32 AM in response to den.thed

HI
Thanks for getting back to us quick. Dad model number is 20-inch iMac(MC015LL/B)
Here is the link were we found it http://support.apple.com/kb/SP616
Thanks Alex/Sean
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alex275 Feb 13, 2014 5:03 AM in response to den.thed
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Feb 13, 2014 5:03 AM in response to den.thed

Hi

Dad is looking to put windows 7 on the iMac after the RAM Install. Will windows 7 run on the iMac system?
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den.thed Feb 13, 2014 4:08 PM in response to alex275
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Feb 13, 2014 4:08 PM in response to alex275

I do not run or have any use for windows, so I'd say that is a good question to ask over in the > Boot Camp: Windows Software: Apple Support Communities section of these forums.
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den.thed

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Jan 31, 2014 4:13 PM in response to alex275

You are welcome.

While 2GB is the minimum requirement for Mavericks, it really needs more to be at it's best. If you are going to upgrade, it is best to go for the full 8GB that his iMac can take instead of only 4GB.

For more on upgrading, see > iMac: How to remove or install memory, in addition to the helpful links and videos in that OWC link that I posted above.

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