ways to increase ram on imac

I would like to know the easiest and least expensive way to add ram to my IMAC. It is 3 years old. I just increased my wife's computer to 10gb ram for $8 in less than 5 minutes using a usb flash drive. Is there a way to do similar on my IMAC?

DAVEPB said:

I would like to know the easiest and least expensive way to add ram to my IMAC.

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The simplest & easiest way to add ram to an iMac...is to buy "real ram"...and install it.

What you did with your wife's computer with the USB drive is really not increasing the ram. You may have created "virtual ram" with the USB drive:

http://www.ehow.com/how_4431896_use-flash-drive-as-ram.html

Read the "Tips & Warnings" section in the link...since using a USB drive as extra ram is really not the best solution in the long term.

I personally have not heard of someone doing this on a Mac. I'm not saying that it cannot be done...I just haven't heard of anyone doing it.

- Nick

Thank you. I will read the link. I don't know the difference between ram and virtual ram. How would I install the ram? My IMAC is 8,1 with a single screw in the center.

DAVEPB said:

Thank you. I will read the link. I don't know the difference between ram and virtual ram. How would I install the ram? My IMAC is 8,1 with a single screw in the center.

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Go to:

iFixit: The free repair manual

They have DIY instructions for installing or replacing most parts (including ram upgrades) in all model Mac's.

- Nick

add ram

thanks again