Can I exceed the maximum RAM listed on Apple's site?

[brianwflood]

I have an early 2008 iMac running 10.9.5 at 4GB RAM (DDR2 @ 800 MHz). Runs as smooth as the day I bought it but my memory is far too low to run Pro Tools with multiple virtual instruments and DSP-heavy plug-ins.

According to apple's site on memory upgrades, I've hit my max memory. However, I see online that there exists 4GB RAM at the same specs, which makes me wonder if I can buy two and hit 8GB of memory (because it's also DDR2 @ 800 MHz).

Will my computer recognize all 8GB and use it all, or is my computer permanently locked at 4GB?

Thanks!

 

[Slydude]

I suspect the 8 GB is correct but it's easy to check. Go here and find your iMac based on the model identifier number. That should tell you the the maximum memory.

There's a link there that tells you how to find the model identifier.

 

[brianwflood]

Thanks Sly - OWC tells me 6 is the max. ****, I need a new computer.

 

[harryb2448]

Ahh well Brian we all end up in that situation from time to time and getting on for seven years is a pretty good run! The later the operating system, the more demand for horse power.