Choosing the right RAM for my imac

Hi,
I want to upgrade my imac RAM, but im a little confused, there are 2 sticks of RAM im looking at, both are described as mac compatible, but one of them is "CL9" and the other is "CL7", now comes the question, will the CL7 RAM work with my mid 2011 imac?

You need RAM like this:
Maximum Memory
32 GB (Actual) 16 GB (Apple)
Memory Slots
4 - 204-pin PC3-10600 (1333 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM
Visit OWC to find what they recommend and sell. You can add to the two you now have or buy four new modules depending upon how much RAM you wish to add. OWC will provide the appropriate modules.

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I am polishing an InDesign document for a magazine. The cover will contain a big black surface with white texts on top (alongside a white surface with black texts/graphics on top and there is also a color bar on top of the black surface.)
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mtl1969b wrote:
… Given that the source files are 1270x720, is there any point in saving in HD 1080p? or am i just creating an unnecessarily large file with a resolution that is higher than the source material and hence, adds no improved video quality?…
exactly.
It can not get any better than the original.
Making it 'bigger' doesn't add any value.
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concenring file size: you can add the free encoder x264 to Quciktime, which offers 'better' quality on small file-sizes. But that is no beginner's task…
Last word:
file size should never be an issue in video-making.
Videos are huge. Full stop

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Below is a question I posted in May along with someone's response. I'm wondering if I should still go with the response I received considering the new release of the mac pro 12 core. Did anything change that I need to note in my purchase or is the below response suitable? THANKS!!!!!
my question:
I need some help in choosing the right specs for my mac pro. I am looking for a computer that will help me in running my small business and keep my art portfolio organized. I'll probably be running several programs at a time (ex. mozilla, itunes, adobe bridge, dreamweaver, illustrator, and photoshop). More specifics below
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cataloging my art portfolio (large photo files)
storing photos, music, and short videos
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My advice would be to buy the standard configuration 2.66GHz Quad Core (i.e. 3 x 1GB RAM, 640GB hard drive) from the Apple store, with the exception of the graphics card which you can buy as a CTO option for $200.00. It is well worth the upgrade from the GT120 - I know, because I upgraded myself last November after using a GT120 for 4 months.
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Hello again washleyill,
The defining factor, which you haven't mentioned in either this or your original question, is what your overall budget is.
With the introduction of the new models, it's a new ball game now since I replied to your original question.
Now, if it is within your budget, I would recommend the 2010 Mac Pro 3.33GHz 6-Core "Westmere", with the standard 1TB hard drive, the basic 3 x 1GB RAM, but with the CTO Radeon HD5870 1GB Graphics Card.
This is the same configuration that Lloyd Chambers (of Mac Performance Guide fame) has recently ordered:
http://macperformanceguide.com/index.html
Then buy as much memory as you can afford now from OWC (trade-in the 3 x 1GB of Apple RAM against this):
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Mac-Pro-Memory#1066-memory
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If your budget is large enough, then certainly it is worth considering the 2.93Ghz 12-Core, but the 3.33GHz 6-Core, with maxed out memory and fast hard drives, should be more than adequate for your requirements. The more memory the better for Photoshop CS5!
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However, Adobe UK made me an offer I couldn't refuse! The full boxed Photoshop CS5 edition for half price!
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Best of luck with your purchase,
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Bill

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http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/15/a-few-questions-and-answers-about-the- new-ipad/?ref=personaltechemail&nl=technology&emc=edit_ct_20120315
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http://www.imore.com/2012/03/08/16gb-32gb-64gb-ipad-capacity/
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