This morning i upgraded the memory on my 2008 imac 8,1 20 2. Although imac late 2006 accepts up to a 2gb sodimm in each of its two memory slots, the computer only supports 3gb total memory. Get the best deals on apple imac 160 gb hard drive capacity apple desktops 1 gb raminone computers and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at. I really like it but think that in order to make it useful i should probably upgrade the ram it only has 1gb. I was doing some researching before purchasing the 2 x4gb kit and found not luck as to the success of this process, only the unofficial maxing out to 6gb of ram. Owcs stepbystep video of how to install memory in the apple imac 2007early 2009 with model id. Get the best deals on apple imac 160 gb hard drive capacity apple desktops 2 gb raminone computers and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at. Macbook inch, early 2008 memory ram upgrade replacement. Apple imac 160 gb hard drive capacity apple desktops 1 gb. Released in april 2008, the imac early 2008 was a speedbump of the imac mid 2007.
The macbook inch, early 2008 white mb403lla a1181 models with 2. How much faster are the early 2008penryn aluminum imac core 2 duo models than the original aluminum models also see. Apple imac 2008 first released compatible memory ram ssd. The 2008 imac featured the sleek aluminum design originally introduced in 2007, coming in 20 and 24 configurations. 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. Sadly, the rest of the pc industry was happy to scam their customers by charging for memory the. Learn how to identify your imac, then find it below. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple imac early 2008 imac8,1 free us delivery.
I figured, since its an apple machine, itll last for a hell of a lot longer i would never have bought a 7 year old windows machine. I have been running linux on an early 2008 macbook 4,1 since mint cinnamon launched. Crucial bx500 ct120bx500ssd1 brand crucial form factor 2. Although it is not officially supported, the early 2008 imac can run macos sierra using colin mistrs sierra patch tool. A quick and simple video of upgrading the ram in my early 2008 imac. How much faster are the early 2008 penryn aluminum imac core 2 duo models than the original aluminum models also see. I have been running vista with zero problems for a couple of years. Ram memory compatible with apple imac core 2 duo 2. Has anyone been able to install windows 7 on an early 2006 imac. The maximum amount of ram memory you can install or upgrade in these early 2008 20 inch and 24 inch desktop computer models is 4 gb a 2 gb sodimm in each slot. How do you upgrade the ram in the tapered edge aluminum imac models. According to apple, the highest supported version of windows on a mac pro earlylate 2008 using bootcamp is windows 7 sp1, which is what i. I have been afraid to try windows 7 on this machine since everything seems to point against that. May 08, 2016 after ssd installation on imac core2duo 4gb ram, early 2008.
Although it is not officially supported, the early 2008 imac can run macos sierra using. My computer is about 8 year old now and it is getting a bit sluggish, so i decided to upgrade the ram from 3gb to 6gb. 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. To locate the model identifier in software, select about this mac under the. According to apple, the highest supported version of windows on a mac pro early late 2008 using bootcamp is windows 7 sp1, which is what i currently have installed. Early 2008 24 ram memory hard drives uk and europe. This article uses an imac 27 late2009 as an example. Make offer apple imac mc015lla laptop intel core duo 1gb ram 160gb hdd os x lion grade b apple imac 20inch core 2 duo 2. It was a freebie from my workplace, because our it department wont allow any mac on the network if its running os x 10. How do you upgrade the ram in this aluminum imac model how much ram does it actually support.
This morning i upgraded the memory on my 2008 imac 8,1 20. Actual maximum ram of all imac models macs by capability. The standard onboard memory is 4gb and the machines can be upgraded to 16gb. I just bought an early 2008 imac off the classifieds because i really wanted an imac, but this was the only one i could afford im on a university student budget at the moment. Apple imac 160 gb hard drive capacity apple desktops 2 gb ram. Mac specs by capability actual maximum ram imac models. Macbook pro retina 15inch mid 2015 macbook pro retina inch early 2015 macbook pro retina 15inch mid 2014 macbook pro retina inch mid 2014.
I need to setup my boot camp and have done a lot of research, learned a lot but still unsure on a couple of points. After ssd installation on imac core2duo 4gb ram, early 2008. I would like to use some arturia products to use with my mac pro 3,1 3. I do not plan to replace this machine yet, so i looking for cost effective ways to speed it up. 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 imac intel early 2008 desktop computer models have two sdram slots at the bottom of the computer and comes with at least 1 gb ddr2 sdram installed into one slot. 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. It shipped in three configurations it shipped in three configurations 202. Browse and buy 100% guaranteed compatible upgrades for the imac core 2 duo 2. Buy refurbished apple imac 20inch allinone desktop a1224 mb324lla intel core2duo 2. How do you upgrade the ram in the mid2007, early 2008, early 2009. Jul 23, 2016 i have a 2006 imac with 2 gb ram and 2.
The maximum ram memory the two sodimm slots can support is. How do you upgrade the ram in the mid2007, early 2008, early 2009 and. Based on my imacs hardware, microsoft tech support recommended the 64 bit version of windows 8. Easily upgrade the memory of your 2008 imac up to 6gb, and save money by trading in the old memory chips. Buy 4gb kit apple imac april 2008 memory upgrade 2 x 2gb mb4ga ddr2 pc26400. 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. I figured, since its an apple machine, itll last for a hell of a lot longer i would never have bought a. The specifications are identical, excepting that the tdp thermal design power is listed as 11 watts lower than the 3.
Buy memory ram upgrades for your apple imac 20inch, early 2008 2. The aluminum design was a stark contrast with the 2006 and earlier polycarbonate imac, and it is still echoed in the slim modern imac models. U kunt een willekeurige smalloutline dual inline memory module sodimm gebruiken, mits deze aan al deze criteria voldoet. If you are not sure which imac you have, and the model identifier and emc number below are not sufficient for identification. 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. I would like to upgrade my ram, hd, and if possible, my processor and graphics card even if this means i need a new motherboard, im still willing to do it. All mr memory recommended upgrades are 100% compatible with your apple. Mac upgrades have been supplying upgrades for apple macintosh computers since 2001, and rigorously tests the capabilities and compatabilities of each model. Storage apple mac hard drives, ssds ssd for imac early.
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 4gb 2x2gb ram memory compatible with apple imac core 2 duo 2. The maximum ram memory the two sodimm slots can support is up to 4gb. Windows 10 on earlylate 2008 mac pro 3,1 with bootcamp. Apple imac 160 gb hard drive capacity apple desktops 1 gb ram.
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. Apple imac 20inch, early 2008 computer memory ram ssd upgrades. Duomeiqi 8gb kit 2x4gb pc310600 ddr3 33mhz sodimm ram upgrade for amd intel laptop, macbook pro 1517 inch early late 2011, imac 21. Duomeiqi 8gb kit 2x4gb pc310600 ddr3 33mhz sodimm ram upgrade for amd intel laptop, macbook pro 1517 inch earlylate 2011,imac 21. Feb 06, 2011 how to install from 2gb to 6gb gig ram in 2008 imac mac 2. Experts in apple imac 2008 first released compatible upgrades. Which version of windows will run on an imac 24 early. Apparently this imac is capable of running a maximum of 6gb despite apple stating a maximum of 4gb. The ddr31066mhz based imac intel has 2 slots with a memory maximum of 8gb. Atech for apple 8gb kit 2x 4gb ddr3 1067mhz 1066mhz pc38500 sodimm memory ram upgrade for macbook, macbook pro, imac, mac mini late 2008, early 2009, mid 2009, late 2009, mid 2010 models 4. Learn about the types of random access memory ram and video memory vram used in imac computers. Apple has guidelines for the maximum amount of ram each imac model supports, but upgrade specialists say the devices are capable of supporting more while earlier versions of the imac 17inch or 20inch models from 2006 have two memory slots, starting with 2007 models apple decided to implement four slots instead.
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