increase memory

allchange · Sep 13, 2012

I have a IMac with 4gb installed 2gbx2 I want to increase to 8gb I have been advised that I should keep all the memory the compatible size, therefore I would need 2gbx2 to increase to 8gb. my question is if I install 4gbx2 and remove the 2gbx2 installed memory, as I intend to use a different brand will that work ok without any apple memory installed.

pigoo3 · Sep 13, 2012

allchange said:
I have a IMac with 4gb installed 2gbx2 I want to increase to 8gb I have been advised that I should keep all the memory the compatible size, therefore I would need 2gbx2 to increase to 8gb. my question is if I install 4gbx2 and remove the 2gbx2 installed memory, as I intend to use a different brand will that work ok without any apple memory installed.

We need to know the exact model iMac we're discussing...before an accurate response can be made.

- Nick

allchange · Sep 14, 2012

Nick its a IMac 21.5 inch screen mid 2011 running Mountain Lion

Raz0rEdge · Sep 14, 2012

You can mix and match sizes. My 2009 iMac came with 4GB (2GBx2) by default and I bought 8GB (4GBx2) of Crucial memory and plugged it into the empty slots. I now have 12GB and it's been working great for almost 3 years now..

harryb2448 · Sep 14, 2012

Did the same as RazOrEdge with a new June 2012 iMac - no problems whatsoever. Suggest purchasing from mac specialists such as OWC.

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/iMac/2011/DDR3_21.5_27

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