Mark8par

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Q: Adding memory to imac mid 2011

Hi I have a mid 2011 imac and want to expand the memory.

It currently has 2 x 4gb and I am looking to add a further 2 x 8 gb so that would give me 20gb in total.

My question is, can I mix different sizes of memory as above and use them together?

Thanks mark

Mac mini

Posted on Feb 4, 2014 11:02 PM

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by AnaMusic,

AnaMusic Feb 4, 2014 11:06 PM in response to Mark8par
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Feb 4, 2014 11:06 PM in response to Mark8par

Macs can be very Fussy about RAM...

You can use these Links to check which RAM is suitable for your Mac...

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/apple/memory/

http://www.crucial.com

It is Important to get the Correct and Matching RAM

Those sites also have videos on how to Install RAM should you need it....
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by Mark8par,

Mark8par Feb 4, 2014 11:09 PM in response to AnaMusic
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Feb 4, 2014 11:09 PM in response to AnaMusic

Thanks,

I know which ram fits, I've Already used the crucial website but if was just the mixing of 4gb and 8gb together

Mark
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by AnaMusic,

AnaMusic Feb 4, 2014 11:12 PM in response to Mark8par
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Feb 4, 2014 11:12 PM in response to Mark8par

This is what Apple Says...

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1423?viewlocale=en_US#4
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