Ram for my Mac

[kpl1944]

I have a 2009 imac desktop with 4 megs of ram. I want to put more ram into my machine. What kind of ram do I need? How much ram will this computer take? Where can I get the best ram for the best price. I'm not good at doing stuff like this, is it pretty easy to do or should I take it in to a computer shop. I'd rather do it myself at home if possible.

Thanks,


Kent

PS I might be wrong a year either way '08 or 2010. Does the type of ram stay the same within these years?

 

[Cory Cooper]

Hello and welcome.

RAM type does vary within the 2008-2010 models, as does maximum memory. We would need more information to assist you.

Do the following to get specific model information:

-Click Apple logo in upper left of menu bar
-Select About This Mac
-Click More Info... button
-Depending on which OS version you are running, you will get detailed information on your Mac.

Let us know the following:
-Model Name
-Model Identifier
-Memory Type/Speed

C

 

[kokopelli]

I think that this problem applies to me also. My details are as follows:

OSX 10.6.8

Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac8,1
Memory: 1 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz

My computer has become very slow, especially when using QuarkXPress; perhaps you can help me too.

K

 

[Cory Cooper]

kokopelli,

Adding RAM to your iMac should help with QuarkXPress, especially if you run other applications simultaneously.

Your iMac is an Early 2008 model, which has a max of 4GB (2x2GB). You would look for:

PC2-6400
Unbuffered
Nonparity
200-pin
800MHz DDR2 SDRAM
SO-DIMM

Here's a good reference link from Apple:

iMac: How to remove or install memory

C

 

[kokopelli]

Hi Cory

Will do as you advise. Thank you.

K