Add memory to computer

Can you add memory

Yes, and it is an easy, do-it-yourself job.
The Mid 2007 iMac can "officially" take up to 4GB RAM by installing a 2GB module in each of its two RAM slots. Unofficially, it can take advantage of newer 4GB RAM modules introduced after its specs were written. You can install one 4GB and one 2GB for a max of 6GB.
Hardware limitations prevent using any more that 6GB. Also, the newer 4GB modules are rather expensive so you need to ask if it is worth it.
How much RAM is currently installed? Normally, iMacs of that period shipped with RAM in both slots--for your model, either two 512MB modules or two 1GB sticks. Either way, you remove the old RAM and replace it with larger modules.
This is the proper RAM for a Mid 2007 iMac 24" from the RAM vendor I've used for over a decade when buying for any Mac:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/apple/memory/iMac/Intel_Core_2_Duo
(I buy their "house brand" and never had a problem)
and here are some installation videos from the same vendor:
http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/imac_mid_2007_mem/

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