Added more memory to iMac, now it starts up slower

I just upgraded my memory from 8gb to 16gb on my iMac (mid 2010). It now takes longer than usual to start up. other than that, it seems to run ok. Any thoughts? I kind of thought it should start up a bit faster than before, not slower!

15-30 seconds more could be deemed acceptable as RAM is checked by the system at startup. You've just doubled what you have installed so as long as startup time has not increased by minutes I would say that's normal.
Drew :-)

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Adding more memory...

Hello everyone. I currently own a 15" MacBook Pro w/ a single 512MB RAM. I use a lot of Adobe products (I'm a Graphic Design major), and unforetunately they all run under Rosseta. Now, I don't know if it's hella slow because of Rosseta, or the memory that I currently have. Do you guys feels that it might run faster if I ad more memory, or those it not matter because it's running under Rosseta? Another question is: if I istall windows on my MacBook Pro, would it be better to just run the windows versions? Thanks to whoever can solve this for me.

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adding memory helps everything, the finder, apps under rosetta, everything. depending on how much $$ you have available, a 2nd 512MB stick would really help.
even better, but more expensive (~$250) would be to remove the 512MB stick and put in two 1GB sticks... yeeeeeehhhhaaa!
re: the second question.... if you boot into Windows via Bootcamp, and install the latest versions of the adobe apps under that windows partition, they might indeed run faster. not all adobe products are universal binary now, so rosetta will be involved until they become UB...
maxxing out your memory will certainly help rosetta. but still there's an emulation layer there that isn't there if booting into WinXP via bootcamp.
if you interested in the maximum possible graphics performance under windows, you should go the bootcamp route, not Parallels.... Parallels is fine for a lot of things, but intensive graphics isn't one of them...
cheers

What are the best UK sites for buying more memory for iMac?

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Model Identifier: iMac7,1
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Crucial:
http://www.crucial.com/uk/
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Hello, I have one of the first Power Mac G5s (Single 1.8-Ghz, 8 DIMM sockets). The machine came with 512MB of RAM standard.
I'm trying to add more memory, but when I install additional modules, OS X doesn't boot up. I've tested the modules on their own, and they are fine.
When memory is installed in DIMM sockets 0 and 1, the computer is fine and boots up as normal. When I install the next pair, nothing happens. The computer turns on but nothing happens. Blank screen, hard drive isn't clicking, etc.
I've followed instructions from Apple, and I've attempted resetting PRAM, but nothing is working.
Should I reset PRAM before I install the modules?
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Sometimes even two batches of RAM from a "good" vendor like Crucial are incompatible, and you're saying each set works on their own but not when installed at the same time.
With the new set in, run AHT and Memtest to be sure. AHT should be able to load - but maybe not.
When swapping RAM, either boot into Open Firmware and reset-nvram or try the old keyboard "zap pram/nvram" routine.
It may be that the latest memory is trying to be "backward compatible" which doesn't always work. You're G5 1.8-SP is a very early Sept/Oct 2003 model.
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Adding more memory to Macbook Pro

Hi Guys
I own a 13 inch Macbook Pro 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 which currently has 4GB of memory. It often seems to run quite slowly, so I was wondering whether it might be worth upgrading the memory on it. Based on what I've read online, it seems the way to tell if you could benefit from more memory is to look at page ins/outs. Compared to what I've seen online mine seem to be quite high.
I wondered if you guys could advise as to whether or not I could benefit from some additional memory? Would I actual notice any improvement in the performance of my MBP If I were to add more?
Thanks in advance!
George

General rule is if page outs exceed 10% to 15% of page ins, you can use more memory for the programs you run. In the picture you posted, essentially page outs = page ins. You can use more memory.
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HT1338 adding more memory

How do I add more memory on my mac mini?

find your model http://www.ifixit.com/Device/Mac_Mini, click on it and on the next page click on ram for instructions.

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my 2009 mac book has the pinwheel popping up alot any ideas?

You'd have to look into Activity Monitor utility, to see if any applications or processes are running or hogging system resources; not just RAM (as it may seem OK even if it isn't; esp in Mavericks) but in the areas of hard drive capacities. Could be you have some other issues not just a too-full hard disk drive, or not enough RAM installed.
Late 2009 MacBook 13-inch:
Introduced
October 2009
Discontinued
May 2010
Model Identifier
MacBook6,1
Model Number
A1342
EMC
2350
Order Number
MC207LL/A
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Maximum Memory
8.0 GB (Actual) 4.0 GB (Apple)
Memory Slots
2 - 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM
•MacBook: How to remove or install memory
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1651
{specs from http://mactracker.ca for MacBook6.1, Late 2009, 13-inch model}
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If you happen to get incorrect specification RAM (close but not correct) that could also play into a spinning wheel deal; however the problem may be something else that RAM did not cure. Yet bad or incorrect RAM only adds to a pre-existing issue, since it could not solve it. Same with a System Upgrade. To upgrade to Mavericks with problems already does not mean they would go away; often that makes the first condition harder to resolve.
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Thanks!

Another way you could look at it is:
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- When your Mac Pro feels no-so-peppy, increase your memory by filling up the rest (to make all 4 banks filled)
= Instant pep!
From http://diglloyd.com/diglloyd/free/MacPro/memory.html
The results show that using 4 modules instead of 2 offers at least a 70% increase in memory bandwidth. Dual-rank modules offer yet more performance than single-rank modules, with 4 dual rank modules offering twice the bandwidth of 2 single-rank modules.

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Hey Everyone,
I'm considering buying a 24" iMac. I've been told that a way to save some money, is to get the RAM from elsewhere and install it myself.
I'm just checking whether this is actually possible and how hard it is to actually do it. Please help so I can get it soon!!!
If anyone has photos of this, that would be a great help.
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Actually the instruction you got are for the previous year's iMac however the current instructions are similar. Below is a link to the current iMac's manual, look at pages 30 -38.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/iMacIntel-based_MidUserGuide.pdf
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Have fun with your new toy!
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Adding more ram to iMac

Hi
ive got 2gb of ram i want to upgrade it, i have imac 2007 and on apple website it says i can upgrade up to 4gb of ram but in MacFixIt store i found that you can buy 6gb ram ( 1x 2GB and 1x 4GB by OWC ) for $197.99 is it possible to add up to 6gb of ram ?
because the details are correct i mean those ones:
DDR2 667MHz SO-DIMM 200 Pin RAM
Thanks for your help

Although Apple say 4GB is maximum, 6 GB is generally advised in these columns. I, myself, have had 6GB installed for some time and it works fine.
Many people on these forums speak well of the following memory suppliers.
In North America contact OWC …        Upgrade Apple iMac Memory
In Europe contact Crucial.com …       RAM Memory Upgrade
Both companies have facilities to guide you and will recommend the correct memory package to meet the needs you describe to them.
There may be benefits buying from whichever company has a branch in your own geographical location insofar as Shipping charges, Local sales taxes and Exchange rates.   Check out the basic memory costs and do your sums.
Guide to required RAM.    Lookup Mac Specs By Serial Number, Order, Model & EMC Number, Model ID @ EveryMac.com

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