Cables laptop center pcie expansion cards audio video software. Experts in apple imac 2008 first released compatible upgrades. Apples 27 inch imac with the 5k display comes with the quadcore intel core i5 processor, which is clocked at 3. Macbook pro retina 15 inch mid 2015 macbook pro retina inch early 2015 macbook pro retina 15 inch mid 2014 macbook pro retina inch mid 2014. Apple placed either two or four memory slots in the base of early imacs and in the memory bay on the back of later models. I was browsing macfixit to see their prices on ram for 2008 revision imacs and noticed that theyre selling 6. Dec 07, 2015 ive been running windows 7 on our early 2009 imac 24 since weve got it via bootcamp. Safetech warranty protects your mac for up to 3years. The operating system of the imac can also be upgraded from its preinstalled mac os x 10. For the preceding model range of 20 and 24inch aluminium imacs, mid2007, early2008 and early2009, the procedure described above is largely similar with the exception of there only being one screw securing the memory compartment cover. How much faster are the early 2008penryn aluminum imac core 2 duo models than the original aluminum models also see. Upgrading the apple 20 imac early 2008 ram is very easy.
If you want to replace or upgrade an internal hard drive in your imac, an apple service provider can do it for you. That needsconsumes a lot of ram and my 4gb isnt doing it well at all. Buy 4gb kit apple imac april 2008 memory upgrade 2 x 2gb mb4ga ddr2 pc26400 sodimms. My computer is about 8 year old now and it is getting a bit sluggish, so i decided to upgrade the ram from 3gb to 6gb. Consequently, the maximum memory capacity was also doubled to 16 gb, and for. Although it is not officially supported, the early 2008 imac can run macos sierra using colin mistrs sierra patch tool. Just to be clear the intel support logic can only address 6 gb of ram limit of address lines so you can use either 6 gb of ram or you can use in some systems 8 gb of ram but only the base 6 gb will be used. Upgrading my early2008, 24inch imac with an ssd analog senses. Patrick has already provided the link to everymac describing your early 2008 imac computer below are just a couple of screen shots from the details there. The imac late 2006 was available in 4 configurations. The actual maximum ram of each imac is listed below along with its compatible ram type, default amount of ram preinstalled, common identifiers suitable to identify a imac in order to determine its ram capacity, and more. Although the imac intel aluminum core 2 duo came with 2 gb of ram, it could be upgraded up to 6 gb of ram. Memory free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Technical specifications for the imac 24inch core 2 duo 2.
Select the required options below to get the best price for your 24 inch imac early 2008. It comes with a power cord, nothing else is included no mouse, no keyboard. Note that you have to put the 4 gb stick in the slot on the right if you put it on the left, the machine wont boot. Buying options 800mhz ddr2 pc26400 maximum 6gb supported. Mac specs by capability actual maximum ram imac models. Sadly, the rest of the pc industry was happy to scam their customers by charging for. It was the topoftheline configuration then, with a core 2 duo processor clocked at 3. Technical specifications for the imac 24 inch core 2 duo 3. Im now running windows7 64 bit on a 2010 imac core duo 3ghz with 4gb ram.
Macbook pro retina 15inch mid 2015 macbook pro retina inch early 2015 macbook pro retina 15inch mid 2014 macbook pro retina inch mid 2014. I have the exact same imac and ive upgraded it to 6 gb. Call us on 0 943 454 or talk with us via live chat. Apples 27inch imac with the 5k display comes with the quadcore intel core i5 processor, which is clocked at 3. Buy 4alldeals 4gb ram memory upgrade for apple imac 9, 1 desktop 24 inch mb420lla ddr31066mhz 204pin sodimm. The early 2008 imac also moved from the 800 mhz system bus in the mid 2007 imac to 1066 mhz, and clock speeds now range from 2. Easily upgrade the memory of your 2008 imac up to 6gb, and save money by trading in the. I really like it but think that in order to make it useful i should probably upgrade the ram it only has 1gb. How do you upgrade the ram in the mid2007, early 2008, early 2009 and. Buy 4alldeals 4gb ram memory upgrade for apple imac 9, 1 desktop 24inch mb420lla ddr31066mhz 204pin sodimm. Jul 23, 2016 i have a 2006 imac with 2 gb ram and 2. Had no issues for all these years until windows 10 came along. The intelbased imac is a family of macintosh desktop computers designed, manufactured and sold by apple inc.
I was under the strong impression that the 2008 imac s ram can only be upgraded to a maximum of 4gb and not 6gb. Mar 18, 2020 upgrading ram in an imac is a simple task, even for novice mac users. It was a freebie from my workplace, because our it department wont allow any mac on the network if its running os x 10. We also have step by step videos of how to install your mac memory. Macclean is an easytouse os x optimizing tool that works on all mac computers. I just bought an early 2008 imac off the classifieds because i really wanted an imac, but this was the only one i could afford im on a university student budget at the moment. If you dont have broadband access, you can upgrade your mac at any apple store. Please see our apple ram memory for macbook pro page to locate your apple compatible ram upgrade for your mac, and. Please read the condition descriptions on this page to ensure you have accurately described your device. In fact, the 27inch late 2015 imac with retina 5k display is compatible with up to 64gb of ram. The imac early 2008 computer has two sdram slots in the bottom of the computer and comes with at least 1 gb ddr2 sdram installed into one slot. I figured, since its an apple machine, itll last for a hell of a lot longer i would never have bought a. Click upgrade now and follow the onscreen instructions to begin your upgrade. The specifications are identical, excepting that the tdp thermal design power is listed as 11 watts lower than the 3.
Which version of windows will run on an imac 24 early. The imac early 2008 computer has two sdram slots in the bottom of. Easily upgrade the memory of your 2008 imac up to 6gb, and save money by trading in the old memory chips. The maximum amount of ram you can install in the computer is 4 gb. The maximum amount of ram you can install in the computer is 4 gb a 2 gb sodimm in each slot. Experience the convenience of alexa, now on your pc. So is it possible to upgrade the ram an extra 2gb to. In any case its not worth the hassle so i stop at 6gig when upgrading any of this model line. Apple officially supports 4 gb of ram, but thirdparties have been able to upgrade the system to 6 gb of ram using one 2 gb and one 4 gb memory module.
Experienced mac diyers who are comfortable taking apart something that isnt designed to be easily taken apart can update the hard drive, but the process isnt recommended for most users. Feb 06, 2011 how to install from 2gb to 6gb gig ram in 2008 imac mac 2. Testing conducted by apple in february 2019 using preproduction 3. In late 2006, apple introduced a new version of the imac including a core 2. Upgraded and didnt use the imac for several weeks until i realized that apple does not doesnt support our 2009 imac with windows 10. Anyway, the early 2008 imac you have only supports 6 gb, so its probably using only 6 gb of memory, and not all the memory you have installed. The early 2008 imac also moved from the 800 mhz system bus in the early. How do you upgrade the ram in this aluminum imac model how much ram does it actually support. How much faster are the early 2008 penryn aluminum imac core 2 duo models than the original aluminum models also see. Macbook, macbook proair, imac, mac mini, mac pro, etc.
Ive been running windows 7 on our early 2009 imac 24 since weve got it via bootcamp. Jul 16, 2016 my imac is a 24 inch model from early 2008. We provide expert advise on the right ram for your mac including imac, macbook pro, mac pro and guarantee that the memory we recommend will be compatible with your mac. A quick and simple video of upgrading the ram in my early 2008 imac. It is one of four desktop computers in the current macintosh lineup, serving as an allinone alternative to the mac mini, and sits below the performance range imac pro and mac pro. Although apple says that this imac can handle up to 4 gb, it actually can handle up to 6 gb. The maximum amount of ram memory you can install or upgrade in these early 2008 20 inch and 24 inch desktop computer models is 4 gb a 2 gb sodimm in each slot. Apple updated the imac with intels more efficient penryn processor in april 2008, which has a larger level 2 cache and includes the sse4. Lets look at one of the last 20inch imacs apple ever created, as well as one of the first macs to have ddr3 ram and full 64bit support.
This imac has options of 1tb hard drive or 1tb fusion drive. Find up to 128gb ram memory and 2tb ssd storage for your imac. Unlike remove junk in windows, most users do not know how to clean system junk or other junk in mac. Apr 03, 2016 lets look at one of the last 20 inch imacs apple ever created, as well as one of the first macs to have ddr3 ram and full 64bit support. You can use ram module sizes of 1 gb or 2 gb in each slot. Which version of windows will run on an imac 24 early 2009 model. I was under the strong impression that the 2008 imacs ram can only be upgraded to a maximum of 4gb and not 6gb. We provide expert advise on the right ram for your mac and other mac devices. In this tip, we recommend a safe and easy tool to solve this trouble macclean.
The imac 8,1 utilizes ddr2800mhz memory and has a system maximum of 6gb memory with the installation of one 2gb module and one 4gb module. Dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more. The intelbased imac is a family of macintosh desktop computers designed, manufactured and. Owcs stepbystep video of how to install memory in the apple imac 2007early 2009 with model id. Unlike ram, the imacs internal hard drive isnt designed to be user upgradeable. After all, an imac is much less aesthetically pleasing with a crack on its screen. Macram is australias only dedicated mac memory and mac ram store.
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