New 27" Imac question
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Sure it's possible!
If you have a source for 4x4Gb sticks for less than $1400 go for it!
If you have a source for 4x4Gb sticks for less than $1400 go for it!
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Would it be possible to just buy it with the lowest amount of memory, and then just putting in 16 gigs yourself? (trying to save money)
Absolutely, when I get my iMac, that's what I intend to do. There is a small panel on the bottom of the display that can be removed and the memory slots are right there..
You mean like this??
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Nice!
However, for my use I think I'll stick to 8 GB for $120.
However, for my use I think I'll stick to 8 GB for $120.
ya, i know i really don't need more than 8 or 4 probably... but seriously it would be the perfect machine for me with 16 especially once i start getting into my music classes so i can learn more about theory and application so i will be using garage band a lot, and running other music programs n such (hopefully)
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Wow 8GB for 120? Where? >_<"?
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I will order it with the standard 2x2gb and add something like this Crucial memory for $102 from Newegg:
RAM
It's great that they have 4 slots now!
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You probably would not see a lot of performance gains from anything over 6GB.
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As true as that statement is, the amount of RAM you have is directly related to the applications you are running. So if you wanted to use Photoshop other other memory intensive applications on the Mac AND run a Virtual Machine with enough left over memory, something like 8GB or even 16GB would work out fine..
Remember, OS' will use whatever memory you throw at them and yes system performance doesn't increase with more RAM, but system responsiveness increases greatly..
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Exactly and as I am planning on getting Photoshop & intend on working with garage band and other music programs simultaneously more is always better
and as time goes on it will mean i will not have to update as muchMusic creation tools cut into memory quite substantially
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226021&cm_re=20-226-_-20-226-021-_-Product
not bad for 8 gigs (2x4gigs)....running mushkin in my i7 and it runs flawlessly...its ridiculous to spend that much, i have 8 gigs and dont use them all. the 4 gig sticks will drop in price soon enough...
not bad for 8 gigs (2x4gigs)....running mushkin in my i7 and it runs flawlessly...its ridiculous to spend that much, i have 8 gigs and dont use them all. the 4 gig sticks will drop in price soon enough...
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