Cheaper RAM for iMac G5

I was searching and searching for cheap RAM for my iMac. It seems most places sale RAM for Macintosh computers but charge up the butt for it. Mac comps, or atleast the iMac G5, use what should be cheaper CAS3 memory. While searching I found most places were selling 1GB sticks of "Mac" RAM for $130 or more. I found the memory configurator on Patriot Memory's website and found this model stick of 1GB RAM to be compatible with the iMac G5 2Ghz, PSD1G400. I got two pieces shipped for $212 (not from Patriot but a reseller). I found most other websites' memory configurator will have a 1GB stick of "Mac" RAM and then another stick of 1GB CAS3 RAM for alot cheaper but wouldn't confirm the 1GB CAS3 RAM as compatible for Mac. These websites also would not list the specs of the "Mac" RAM. Who knows. The "Mac" RAM might be the same as the other RAM but they just want to sell it for more. I haven't recieved my 2 sticks of RAM yet but I'll keep everyone posted on how it turns out.

Mac-specific RAM was available in recent months for the same price that you have quoted. Apparently RAM prices, both generic and Mac-specific, have risen since then. Prices will fall at some point in the future. I have tried generic RAM in my iMac G5 and had no problem with it. I got a nice sized rebate when I bought it. Some others have claimed to have had problems with generic RAM, however.

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I got a new iMac 27" late 2013, and bought 32GB Ram somewhere else. It's 4x8GB Corsair Mac Memory DDR3 1600MHz PC3 12800 (CMSA16GX3M2A1600C11).
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panic(cpu 0 caller 0xffffff8007edbe2e): Kernel trap at 0xffffff8005e32eb0, type 14=page fault, registers:
CR0: 0x000000008001003b, CR2: 0xffffff8005e32eb0, CR3: 0x000000000ab84000, CR4: 0x00000000001606e0
RAX: 0xffffff800845b558, RBX: 0xffffff8045666b20, RCX: 0xffffff80084fdbb8, RDX: 0x00000000000007dd
RSP: 0xffffff83af9a3e98, RBP: 0xffffff83af9a3ee0, RSI: 0x000000037dee4359, RDI: 0xffffff8045cf5e30
R8: 0x0000000000000000, R9: 0x0000000000000000, R10: 0x0000000000000000, R11: 0x0000000000000000
R12: 0xffffff80084d2ab8, R13: 0xffffff8045cf5e30, R14: 0xffffff8045cf5e30, R15: 0xffffff8045cf5f78
RFL: 0x0000000000010002, RIP: 0xffffff8005e32eb0, CS: 0x0000000000000008, SS: 0x0000000000000010
Fault CR2: 0xffffff8005e32eb0, Error code: 0x0000000000000010, Fault CPU: 0x0
Backtrace (CPU 0), Frame : Return Address
0xffffff83af9a3b20 : 0xffffff8007e22fa9
0xffffff83af9a3ba0 : 0xffffff8007edbe2e
0xffffff83af9a3d70 : 0xffffff8007ef3326
0xffffff83af9a3d90 : 0xffffff8005e32eb0
0xffffff83af9a3ee0 : 0xffffff8007e367da
0xffffff83af9a3f70 : 0xffffff8007e35d8c
0xffffff83af9a3fb0 : 0xffffff8007ed6ff7
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13C64
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Thanks!!!

Thanks gang!!! Incredible price difference!
I do live and work in Tokyo but have family in the
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/CustRatingReview.asp?Item=N82E16820227099

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I have read a lot of discussions about what's the best option to upgrae the RAM for the iMac 27' (Late 2012), but I really don't know what should I buy in terms of compatibility.
Kingston ? Corsair? ,etc...
I pretend to remove the memory that's on my iMac (2x4GB) and install new ones 4X8GB=32GB, so, my question is, which brand should I buy, and also what about the voltage(1.3, 1.5) and latency (CL7, CL9, CL10, CL11...)?
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Which system for iMac 400MHz 384MB RAM?

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I'm going to buy old iMac with 400MHz G3, 384MB RAM and 10GB HDD. Please, what is your experience with Jaguar/Panther/Tiger on such computer? Which one is most suitable/swift? I'd like to do programming most (Xcode), no extreme audio/video.
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When buying a used iMac G3 refer to this table - it will give you a good idea whether the specs on ebay are bull or not - it especially helps in finding out the exact colour of iMac you're getting and the VRAM/Video card etc. For example there never was a 500MHz iMac with CD-ROM (unless the owner built it to order).
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Yes, you can successfully use a single 1Gb module. You can just as well add a second one that isn't matched. However, it should be very easy to match RAM modules without buying the second one from Apple. To be "matched" they must both be same speed, same size, same number of component chips on both sides.
Size is easy, both 1GB. Speed is easy, both PC2-5300 667MHz. Component chips - little black square or rectangular chips attached to one or both sides of the board. Count the number on each side of the board and duplicate that configuration and the two modules, one from Apple and one from xyz company, will be "matching" RAM. If there are 4 on the front and 4 on the back, buy another like that. If there are 8 on one side, and none on the other, buy another like that.
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Max ram for 2.4ghz 2008 model intel imac 24"?

Hi.
Im trying to get the max ammount of ram in my imac 24" 2008 model aluminum body i believe. it has 2.4ghz intel core 2 duo. and its running mac os x 10.5.8
I want to get the highest ammount of ram my machine can handle. I know apple says 4gb is max, but im wondering if anyone has put in 8gb and it works?
also could you tell me what the ram is called exactly so I can type it in to amazon and find the correct kind. Please help me on this issue! I want the MAXIMUM ram for my imac!!! Thanks all!
Also, would it be worth upgraded to snow leopard? Im new to macs and dont know if that would make a difference? Give me your opinions on this and I'll do as you say for you are more knowledgable then I at macs! thanks again.
And what all can I download for my machine in terms of operating systems to make it the most current my machine can run at? can I install lion after leopard on my machine?

The maximum you can put in is 6GB, that is all that machine can address. WWW.MacSales.com (OWC) makes a 6GB kit and I'd recommend purchasing from them. Your machine could be a late 2007 or mid (began shipping in April) 2008. You will need to check the specifications which you can find in your owners manual or click Support in the upper right of this page then click Tech Specs. OWC is the only vendor I know that makes a 6GB kit however if you have the correct specs you can make your own, a 1x2GB DIMM and a 1X4GB DIMM. You don't mention where on the planet you're located, OWC is a US company but will ship overseas.

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