iMac - OWC memory for my iMac

gemigene · gemigene #1 (**permalink**)

09-19-2007, 05:29 PM

Hi,

I wish to upgrade my iMac's (17") memory from 512MB to 2GB and OWC offers "Matched pairs" from 3 different manufacturers and I would like some feedback on which I should choose:

OWC (house brand) at $77.95
Techworks at $79.95
Micron Factory Original at $89.00

I almost went for the new 20" 2.4 iMac but have read too many bad comments (video, glossy screen, heat, clocked-down HD, etc.) on this thread that I decided to hang on to my white iMac for a while (till Apple rectifies certain things with the new product line).

Thanks,
Gene

bobtomay · bobtomay #2 (**permalink**)

09-19-2007, 07:21 PM

Out of those 3, would just get the OWC house brand - assuming it has lifetime warranty.

Here are some more options from newegg.

Out of the brands listed - my preferences lean toward Corsair, Mushkin and Geil in that order.

However, if I were looking, would have to consider the G.Skill and it's Cas Latency of 4 vs 5 on all the others that even bother to list it. Have a real hard time myself buying any memory that's not good enough to at least list this crucial item related to it's speed.

And I am assuming this is for an Intel C2D iMac.

gemigene · gemigene #3 (**permalink**)

09-19-2007, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobtomay

Out of those 3, would just get the OWC house brand - assuming it has lifetime warranty.

Here are some more options from newegg.

Out of the brands listed - my preferences lean toward Corsair, Mushkin and Geil in that order.

However, if I were looking, would have to consider the G.Skill and it's Cas Latency of 4 vs 5 on all the others that even bother to list it. Have a real hard time myself buying any memory that's not good enough to at least list this crucial item related to it's speed.

Thanks for the info and the link to Newegg and the Corsair seems to be a good pick. But as you mentioned, the G.Skill (top of the list) would be the better choice on account of the Cas Latency of 4 instead of the Corsair's 5 (only a $10. difference).

Quote:

And I am assuming this is for an Intel C2D iMac.

It's a 1.83 Intel Core Duo (white iMac 17)...

Thanks,
Gene

bsavitz · bsavitz #4 (**permalink**)

09-23-2007, 08:50 PM

I added 2ghz of OWC RAM to my iMac and it's fine so far. OWC shipped it out really quickly - good customer service.

gemigene · gemigene #5 (**permalink**)

09-23-2007, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsavitz

I added 2ghz of OWC RAM to my iMac and it's fine so far. OWC shipped it out really quickly - good customer service.

Thanks for the answer.

Cheers,
Gene

gemigene #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 25, 2006 Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 171 Mac Specs: 24" 2.4Ghz C2D iMac, 2GB RAM, 320GB HD - iMac 17, 1.83 GHz C2D - Mac Mini - Airport Extreme Base	09-19-2007, 05:29 PM Hi, I wish to upgrade my iMac's (17") memory from 512MB to 2GB and OWC offers "Matched pairs" from 3 different manufacturers and I would like some feedback on which I should choose: OWC (house brand) at $77.95 Techworks at $79.95 Micron Factory Original at $89.00 I almost went for the new 20" 2.4 iMac but have read too many bad comments (video, glossy screen, heat, clocked-down HD, etc.) on this thread that I decided to hang on to my white iMac for a while (till Apple rectifies certain things with the new product line). Thanks, Gene Last edited by gemigene; 09-19-2007 at 06:16 PM.
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bobtomay #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 21,819 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	09-19-2007, 07:21 PM Out of those 3, would just get the OWC house brand - assuming it has lifetime warranty. Here are some more options from newegg. Out of the brands listed - my preferences lean toward Corsair, Mushkin and Geil in that order. However, if I were looking, would have to consider the G.Skill and it's Cas Latency of 4 vs 5 on all the others that even bother to list it. Have a real hard time myself buying any memory that's not good enough to at least list this crucial item related to it's speed. And I am assuming this is for an Intel C2D iMac. I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus. Place your vote for our Member of the Month Last edited by bobtomay; 09-19-2007 at 07:27 PM.
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Member Since: Sep 20, 2007 Location: midwest Posts: 15 Mac Specs: 20" iMac 2.4GHz	09-23-2007, 08:50 PM I added 2ghz of OWC RAM to my iMac and it's fine so far. OWC shipped it out really quickly - good customer service.
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