I would like to max out the memory on my iMac. Has anyone installed more memory? How difficult is it and do you all have any recommendations as far as what I need and where to purchase it? Thanks so much. I run Photoshop CC 2014 and Dreamweaver together.
IMAC 27inch
Processor 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3
Memory 4GB 1333MHz DDR3
Graphics ATI Radeon HD 5670 512MB
W80445Q6DB6
iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.5)
yes, I've installed more memory and it should be pretty easy. If memory serves me, at the bottom of your imac below the screen, just above the foot in the bottom of the iMac's outer case, there's a little cover. Undoing that cover reveals 4 slots. The max memory you can install in your iMac is 16 gigs
(4 sticks of 4 gigs each). The only tool you should need is a phillips (cross point) screwdriver. It may help to rest the iMac on a pillow and be careful.
The type of memory is "DDR-3, 1333 Mhz SODIMM" , and is available from CanadaRam, MacSales, and other places. It's very important to know what kind of iMac you have for sure. some of 'em will take up to 32 gigs and some of 'em will only take 16 gigs maximum. IMHO, seeing as how the price is around $200, you might as well go for the most memory you can. the job should be done in as little as 20 minutes and yes, you can do it yourself. It'll be worth it !!
John B
It should be fairly simply thing to do:
iMac: How to remove or install memory - Apple Support
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/iMac/2010/DDR3_21.5_27
Thanks everyone! I appreciate your help. The information is most helpful. I love my iMac, but a lot of the programs that I use are RAM hogs including Photoshop, so I definitely need to upgrade. It definitely sounds do-able. Thanks again!
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