The new imac takes that idea to the next level giving you even more amazing tools to do just about anything. There were a couple macbook updates in 2008 two white macbook models and one aluminum macbook the predecessor to the macbook pro inch. Contact us if you have any questions about system compatibility. The maximum version of mac os x, os x, or macos supported by each g3 and later mac follows. Imac 20 early 2008 for sale in sutton, dublin from lupdelup apple 24 imac desktop computer early 2008 mb325lla apple imac 24 early 2008 intel c2d 2. The actual maximum ram of each imac is listed below along with its compatible ram type, default amount of ram preinstalled, common identifiers suitable to identify a imac in order to determine its ram capacity, and more if you are not sure which imac you have, and the model identifier and emc number below are not sufficient for. With the table, you can find the right kind of ram for your imac, based on the model identifier or model description. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook pro early 2008 and late 2008 free us delivery. My guess is that not possible but im not 100% sure. We just bundled up all the parts and tools you need to breathe new vigor into your veteran mac. Smart new features like sidecar, powerful technologies for developers, and your favorite ipad apps, now on mac. Apple placed either two or four memory slots in the base of early imacs and in the memory bay on the back of later models. The imac is apples allinone solution for users of desktop computers. Check the imac models list below for the ram type for your model, as well as the maximum amount of ram that can be installed.
I bought 2 new kingston memory modules and installed them into the system, and it would not boot. Running on the intel core duo processor, which had two processor cores on a single chip, the imac early 2006 was significantly faster than its predecessor, the imac isight. While the ram was in transit i read on another site that unofficially the 5,2 models could handle and identify 16gb ram. It was the topoftheline configuration then, with a core 2 duo processor clocked at 3.
Nvidia geforce gt 120 with dedicated gddr3 256mb memory for video. Atech for apple 4gb kit 2x 2gb pc26400 800mhz imac macbook mid 2009 early 2008 mc240lla a1181 mb323lla a1224 mb324lla mb325lla a1225 mb398lla memory ram 4. To check that, open about this mac, and see memory. About two years ago i upgraded it with the highest amount of ram it can get. You can use ram module sizes of 1 gb or 2 gb in each slot. We provide expert advise on the right ram for your mac and other mac devices. Ram and ssd upgrades for apple macbook air upgradeable. As things stand now, you can upgrade the ram yourself in the following mac models. These models used the intel core duo processors, the first generation of the core duo line. Same goes for the aluminum macbook, except it requires.
Though reported as a 144 mb graphics system, the chipset actually used up to 160 mb of ram, resulting in a maximum of 864 mb of ram available for system use in the base system. All complex programs, high res video, complex audio and other large applications will load, ready to use, within seconds instead of taking several minutes before being ready to utilise. I own an early 2009 24 imac as well as two mac minis and since memory is fairly cheap i was going to up one of the minis model 5,2 to max ram and bought 8gb two sticks from crucial. We also have step by step videos of how to install your mac memory. Transform the desktop experience by fitting powerful, easytouse technology into an elegant, allinone design. Early 2008 imac 8,1 upgrade memory upgrade for mid 2011 imac 12,2 macbook air early 2015 ssd. Apple officially supports a maximum of 4 gb of ram but thirdparties have been able to upgrade the system to 6 gb of ram using one 2 gb and one 4 gb. Empirical observations with the newer imacs and mbps, tells me that the true maximum is twice what apple says. Find up to 16gb ram memory and 2tb of ssd storage for your macbook. The early 2008 imac also moved from the 800 mhz system bus in the mid 2007 imac to 1066 mhz, and clock speeds now range from 2. Macbook inch, early 2008 macbook air inch, early 2008 intel hd graphics with 256mb of ddr3 sdram shared with main memory. While owc maxram configurations exceed apples officially supported maximums, all owc brand memory upgrades are assured to perform flawlessly and are covered by a lifetime advance.
The maximum amount of randomaccess memory ram you can install. Use 1gb, 2gb, or 4gb modules in each slot for the imac early 2009. While apple limits the new 27inch imac ram to 32gb. With most macs these days, soldered memory chips mean that whatever ram you want, you have to buy it from apple when you order the machine. The macbook s graphics chipset used a portion of main memory as vram. The 27 imac can be extended to 32 gb, as mentioned in this article. Get memory specifications for the following imac models, then learn how to install memory in them.
We provide expert advise on the right ram for your mac including imac, macbook pro, mac pro and guarantee that the memory we recommend will be compatible with your mac. Mar 18, 2020 the exceptions are the early 2006 models with the imac 4,1 or imac 4,2 identifier. Kingston 2gb ddr2 667 pc2 5300 memory for apple notebook model ktamb6672g. Jan 04, 2015 how to open up your 2008 apple imac and upgrade the hard drive and ram. Imac 24 mid 2008 early 2009 ddr2 to ddr3 ram upgrade hey guys im new to the forum and i was just wondering if it was possible to upgrade my imac 24 with pc6400 ddr2 ram to pc8500 ddr3. I have a 24 inch imac, mid 2007 model and i am trying to upgrade the memory from 2gb to 4gb. Macs by maximum supported version of mac os x os x. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook early 2008 and late 2008 free us delivery. Owc maxram memory certification max out your mac ram. Macbook pro mid 2009mid 2012 macbook pro 15 late 2008 mid 2012 macbook pro 17 all models imac 17 all models imac 20 all models imac 21. Macram is australias only dedicated mac memory and mac ram store. Make offer 2gb 2x 1gb apple macbook pro imac mac mini pc25300 667mhz sodimm memory ram 2gb kit 2x 1gb apple macbook 2. Atech for apple 4gb kit 2x 2gb pc26400 800mhz imac macbook mid 2009 early 2008 mc240lla a1181 mb323lla a1224 mb324lla mb325lla a1225 mb398ll a memory ram 4. From basics to pro tips, get more out of your new mac with the help of a specialist.
The technical specs sometimes quote an amount less than the actual maximum. Atech for apple 8gb kit 2x 4gb ddr3 1067mhz 1066mhz pc38500 sodimm macbook, macbook pro, imac, mac mini late 2008 early midlate 2009 mid 2010 memory ram 4. Mar 26, 2019 you can use a 1gb or 2gb ram module in each slot for imac mid 2007 and imac early 2008. Mac specs by capability actual maximum ram imac models.
Use small outline dual inline memory modules sodimm that meet all of these criteria. Mb402lla, mb403lla, mb404lla early 2008 macbook s whiteblack. Imac 24 mid 2008 early 2009 ddr2 to ddr3 ram upgrade. The actual maximum ram of each imac is listed below along with its compatible ram type, default amount of ram preinstalled, common identifiers suitable to identify a imac in order to determine its ram capacity, and more if you are not sure which imac you have, and the model identifier and emc number. For complete specs on a particular system, click the name of the mac.
Announced in january 2006 alongside the macbook pro, the imac early 2006 was the first desktop mac based on an intel processor, and replaced the imac g5 isight. An upgrade of the early 2008 macbook pro ram from 2gb to 4gb link to buy ram. This is the allinone desktop computer in a glass and aluminum onepiece casing behind the 24 screen, mounted on an aluminum stand with an adjusting hinge. Imac 24 mid 2008early 2009 ddr2 to ddr3 ram upgrade. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple imac early 2008 imac8,1 free us delivery. Ssds will run up to 12 times faster then a hdd and will have the os loading and ready to use within seconds instead of minutes. For all macs that are compatible with a specifc maximum supported version of mac os x courtesy of s ultimate mac sort click the os of interest. Although it is not officially supported, the early 2008 imac can run macos sierra using colin mistrs sierra patch tool. Feb 06, 2011 how to install from 2gb to 6gb gig ram in 2008 imac mac 2. I really like it but think that in order to make it useful i should probably upgrade the ram it only has 1gb. Apples new laptop, the macbook air, may not be the true ultraportable that many had hoped for, but it still easily breaks new ground for small laptops.
I have been running linux on an early 2008 macbook 4,1 since mint cinnamon launched. These computers feature the power and style that you expect from apple in a single unit. Actual maximum ram of all imac models macs by capability. Imac 24 inch, early 2009 imac 20inch, early 2009 imac 24 inch, early 2008 imac 20inch, early 2008 imac 24 inch mid 2007 imac 20inch, mid 2007. Anyway, the early 2008 imac you have only supports 6 gb, so its probably using only 6 gb of memory, and not all the memory you have installed. The imac early 2008 computer has two sdram slots in the bottom of the computer and comes with at least 1 gb ddr2 sdram installed into one slot. Call us on 0 943 454 or talk with us via live chat. The owc maxram certification program determines the maximum amount of memory that can be installed in a mac as validated by a series of comprehensive, inhouse laboratory tests. But the new 27inch imac still uses plugin ram, so you. The core duo processors use a 32bit architecture instead of the 64bit architecture seen in later intel processors. The actual maximum ram of each imac is listed below along with its compatible ram type, default amount of ram preinstalled, common identifiers suitable to identify a imac in order to determine its ram capacity, and more. She only uses it for backing up her phone and pictures. Im having a hard time finding it would anyone know the max memory and where would be the best place to order it.
In april 2008, apple released the imac in the following configurations. Looking to max out the memory on my wifes older imac its a early 2008. Patrick has already provided the link to everymac describing your early 2008 imac computer below are just a couple of screen shots from the details there. Just to be clear the intel support logic can only address 6 gb of ram limit of address lines so you can use either 6 gb of ram or you can use in some systems 8 gb of ram but only the base 6 gb will be used. The maximum amount of ram you can install in the computer is 4 gb a 2 gb sodimm in each slot. Upgrading my early2008, 24inch imac with an ssd analog senses. Macbook inch, mid 2009 white not all systems compatible with this specific memory chip are listed. Dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more. Technical specifications for the imac 24 inch core 2 duo 2.
You can find the imac model identifier or model description by clicking the apple logo in the topleft corner and then about this mac. Search shop by screen size macbook pro macbook air macbook. The white macbook models from that year use 667mhz ddr2 pc25300 sdram and support a maximum of 6gb but you will have to put in 8gb for that to work. I just purchased a used 20 inch imac early 2008, it was in perfect condition the plastic was still on it and the mouse hadnt even been opened. The key to performing an imac memory upgrade is selecting the proper ram type. Ram and ssd upgrades for apple macbook upgradeable. According to everything i have read, the maximum memory that this system can handle is 4gb. Macbook pro 15inch, mid 2010 macbook pro 17inch, mid 2010 intel hd graphics 2000 comes with processors sandy bridge but.
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