Maximum ram: imac 2.4ghz core 2 duo (2007)

hi all,
I have a 24" imac (2007) model that I would like to upgrade. The original specs say that 4gb is the maximum amount. I am not sure whether this was a hardward or software limitation (or both).
However, I have recently found ram available from 'patriot memory' that offers single 4gb modules that match the original memory specifications for $56.25.
I would like to add two of these modules to my computer for a total of 8b and upgrade my system software to Lion.
I also run 'microsoft vista' via bootcamp. vista only recognizes 3gb, however, i would upgrad to windows 7 if my imac can handle 8gb of ram.
has anyone upgraded their imac (2007) computer to 8gb? does anyone know if this will work?
any advice would be greatly appreciated. also, it would be great to hear from people who are running windows 7 on their imac.
thanks

6GB is an even number 1,3,5,7 etc.. are odd. You can re-create the kit from another vendor if you want as long as you can use the correct spec'd RAM. I would strongly recommend OWC as a vendor, they specialize in Macs and all of their products have been tested to work. In addition they offer great service and many how-to videos. Because you already have 2x2GB DIMMs installed simply remove one and add a 4GB DIMM and you're in business.

Similar Messages

  • MAXIMUM RAM for MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo Mid 2010

    What is the MAXIMUM RAM for MacBook Pro, 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Mid 2010 - 24MC374LL/A, running OS X 10.8.2 (12C60)?
    I tried to search for this but was unable to find anything.
    Apple Specs say 8GB, but I was just told by someone I THINK would know, that you can actually go up to 16GB.
    This would be an enormous improvement to my workflow if true.
    Anyone out there know for certain?
    Making sure before I buy (or NOT!)
    Thanks.
    Jerry G

    I just found this post and I realize this is a late response but maybe it will help others.
    Based on recent circumstances I just happened to have two 8GB DDR3 modules collecting dust. Having an old trusty MacMini as my media center, server among other things and whatnot, I was curious if I could bump this little thing to 16GB. In doing so I found this post and verified with OWC.
    End result:
    Booted with no issues, and is running nice and smooth. Should be noted that just adding 16GB of RAM to a Core 2 Duo will not make the machine lightning fast or become some amazing computing platform. It will just make the box run a bit quicker and give you the ability to have more applications open before you begin to note some lag.
    However this is really nice to see:

  • IMAC early 2009 2GB RAM, 2.66ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, Im currently running Snow LEopard 10.6

    So I have an iMAC early 2009 2GB RAM, 2.66ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, Im currently running Snow LEopard 10.6 & I tried upgrading to Yosemite 10.10 today and right before it finishes it cancels download and says unable to download application "NSInternalInconsistentexception" ??? how do i fix this

    Mavericks is no longer available from the App Store, so your choice is Yosemite. One option is to create a new partition (~30- 50 GB), install the new OS, and ‘test drive’ it. If you like/don’t like it it, you can then remove the partition. Do a backup before you do anything. By doing this, if you don’t like it you won't have to go though the revert process.
    Check to make sure your applications are compatible.
    Application Compatibility
    Applications Compatibility (2)

  • I am running OSX 10.5.8 on a 2008 Imac with  Intel Core 2 duo am I compatible with OSX 10.6 snow leopard, much less Lion and Mountain Lion?

    I want to link all my apple products so I can use icloud with ease but I am running OSX 10.5.8 on a 2008 imac with intel core 2 duo and not sure it's going to be beneficial or compatible. Is my desktop really just an external hard drive alreadt in 5 years? I just purchased a mac book pro 2012 and also have a 3Gs iphone I just want to have a happy apple family ; )

    Your computer is compatible with all of those OSes, but may need more RAM to run 10.7 or 10.8. As the RAM requirement is the same for both 10.7 and 10.8, don't bother with 10.7 unless you're using software incompatible with 10.8.
    (71851)

  • Will Mountain Lion work on my 4 year old iMac with Intel Core 2 Duo   Processor Speed:     2.66 GHz

    Will Mountain Lion work on my 4 year old iMac with Intel Core 2 Duo processor and a 2.66 gHz.
    Really do not want to load it and find there are issues.
    Oh I really not a big tech guy I just want everything to work well.
    And I'm just about to purchase a Mac Book Pro as well.
    Any thoughts and comments would be appreciated
    Cheers

    I also have a 4 year old iMac 24". it is the 3.06 GHz Core 2 Duo. I have been running Mountain Lion since it was released, and before that Lion. Runs great. Over the last month I have noticed some slow data transfers from a USB harddrive. But not enough to do any research. I use a USB harddrive for my Time Machine backup and notice no problems or slow transfers while the Time Machine backup runs. My iTunes has its nedia files on a USB harddrive and is used to watch videos, play music and share photos on the AppleTV. I also use Aperture on the iMac to store and manage 20,000 photos.
    I have 6 GB of ram, 4GB and 2GB memory sticks. I know it is best to have identical ram sticks but my iMac model cannot run 8GB of ram and I feel 6GB is better than 4GB.
    Mountain Lion is a great OS and I am glad I upgraded. It works great with the AppleTV (no airplay but iTunes on the iMac serves up all our music, photos and videos), iPhone, and iPod Touch. Also with my wifes brand new Macbook Pro. All the devices including the iMac can share data on iCloud.

  • Lion run OK on iMac w/ early core 2 duo?

    I'm considering upgrading my mom's late 2006 iMac 1.83 core 2 duo from 10.5 to 10.7 so she can use iCloud. 
    I ran a search, but all I found were answers regarding system requirements.  I don't need to know if it runs but how well it runs.
    I just don't want to make it worse.
    Thanks
    DLS

    DLScreative wrote:
    Just got possession of the computer, and i was wrong about the specs.  It's the 2.0 with 128mb VRAM and expandable to 3GB RAM.  I think I'm going to do a mirror back up, upgrade to 3GB RAM and give Lion a shot.  I also think I'm going to Upgrade from 10.5 to 10.6 before upgrading to 10.7 because I can and because it's  recommended.
    It's my understanding that she can't use iCloud unless at least one device on her account has the latest OS
    DLS
    Message was edited by: DLScreative
    I have an old (?) 2.16Ghz 2007 model running Lion without a hitch, although I still keep Snow Leopard on a seperate partition on it for a bit of fun. I find with the older machines, though, that Snow Leopard runs that bit snappier, presumable it doesn't put so much of a drain on the CPU and the memory (I run the max 3GB). I believe that there are certain features of iCloud that will work fine with Snow Leopard, although this would be something that you would have to search for in the iCloud or Snow Leopard Forums. The upcoming Mountain Lion will not be able to be run on these MBPs though, so you need to decide where to stop, Lion or Snow Leopard, or run both on seperate partitions.
    Good Luck
    Pete

  • Screen turns to blue-ish / MacBook Pro 17'' w/2.4GHz Core 2 Duo

    Hello,
    I'm using 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo 17'' MacBook Pro bought in 2007 or 2008.
    Almost every time it runs screen saver, the screen turns to kinda blue-ish color.
    Last year, the screen actually went out of control (a lot of white lines appeared all over the screen) and changed the motherboard.
    But even with the bland new motherboard, the blue-ish screen problem lingers.
    All I know is that opening the Display panel from the System Preference changes the color back to normal...
    Does anyone know how to fix it or suffer from the same trouble?

    galaksiafervojo wrote:
    Always "appears ok."
    If an AASP or Apple Store is not a viable option, I would reinstall the OS. Try an Archive and Install. If issue persists, erase/zero/partition HD. Install fresh OS. Afterwards, do not restore from your backup, just use the basic installation and see if the issue persists. If it does, the issue is either with the OS install or hardware.

  • Hi, I have a macbook pro 17" 2.4ghz intel core 2 duo 2007, will upgrading to Yosemite slow me down or create problems with my Iphone or other app ?

    Hi, I have a macbook pro 17" 2.4ghz intel core 2 duo 2007, will upgrading to Yosemite slow me down or create problems with my Iphone or other app ?

    Yes, i do not suggest upgrading right now. There is some software malfunction or glitch that spontaneously shuts down this specific model. I upgraded and it was a pain to downgrade and make my mac usable again.

  • IMac 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. Is this HW compatible with Mac OS 10.9.x

    iMac 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.
    Is this HW compatible with Mac OS 10.9.x

    A quick Google search provided the system requiremts for Mavericks, which are:
    OS X v10.6.8 or later 
    2GB of memory 
    8GB of available space
    Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply. 
    Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
    iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) 
    MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) 
    MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) 
    Xserve (Early 2009)
    MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) 
    Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) 
    Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)

  • My MBP  15" early 2008 / 10.6 ((2.4GHz Core 2 Duo/2GB/256MB VRAM/200GB 5400rpm)  is not working after looking to aYouTube short film. It made a strange strong noise , I closed it and when I switched on again I have a gray display and a frozen wheel o

    My MBP  15" early 2008 / 10.6 ((2.4GHz Core 2 Duo/2GB/256MB VRAM/200GB 5400rpm)  is not working after looking to aYouTube short film. It made a strange strong noise , I closed it and when I switched on again I have a gray display and a frozen wheel on it... Can you help? Do I have to repair or change any part ?  Thanks

    That model has a known fault in that Nvidea sold Apple and other computer manufacturers bad GeForce 8600M GT video chipsets that failed eventually. Apple had a program that repaired this at no cost to the owner but it expired almost two years ago.
    If this is what happened to yours, and the symptoms suggest so, the only proper fix is a new logic board and I amd pretty sure Apple no longer has parts. When my Late 2007 MBP (same faulty chipset) failed, Apple told me there were no more parts and they could not even do the fixed-rate "depot repair" on mine even though I was willing to pay the ~US$300 for the repair.
    The early 2008 MBP is on the vintage and obsolete list:
    Vintage and obsolete products - Apple Support
    The fact that yours is shown as "vintage" means Apple will not work on it but an independent service provider MAY be able to get the parts from Apple. However, as so may new logic boards were required to satisfy the repair program, from a practical standpoint boards for these are hard to find.

  • IMac G5 intel core 2 duo Mac OS 10.6.8 running slow

    iMac G5 intel core 2 duo Mac OS 10.6.8 running slow.
    It was bought over a year ago on eBay, and I don't have the original install discs.
    Recently simple tasks take ages and I see the spinning beack ball alot.
    I ran disk utilities, varified and repaired permissions, with the conclusion that there are errors and "disk needs to be repaired".
    Without the original install discs, is there anything I can do?
    Many thanks, Brion

    Hello K
    Thank you for that. It does make perfect sense. And I was quite surprised when the guy at Apple Care said that store bought OS discs are the equal equivalent of the original grey discs. However, I was also kinda relieved, because I have the Snow Leopard discs and I don't have the original grey discs, so at least I have a chance of fixing the problem.
    To clarify, I am not intending to upgrade the OS. The iMac originally came with 10.4. It was upgraded to 10.6 when I purchased it on eBay for £220. Now, 14 months later, after working perfectly well, it has developed some minor errors and has become sluggish. Running Disk Utilities, it seems the disk needs to be repaired by starting up from something other than the iMac harddrive. I had thought that meant the grey discs. But Apple tell me I can reboot from the Snow Leopard disk and repair the iMac that way. That isn't the same as ignoring the problem and reinstalling a new OS on a corrupt harddrive.
    BUT, I haven't done it yet. When I reboot from the Snow Leopard disc, I'm hoping I get more options then simply 'INSTALL'. Apple Care tell me that I will be able to navigate my way to Disk Utility. I hope they are right.
    Wish me luck, and thank you again for taking the time to help me out. I really appreciate it.
    Brion

  • Can I install Mountain Lion 64-bit over top of 32-bit version installed by mistake.  M/c is 24-inch mid 2007 iMac with Intel Core 2 Duo (64-bit?)

    Can I install Mountain Lion 64-bit over top of 32-bit version installed by mistake.  Machine is 24-inch mid 2007 iMac with Intel Core 2 Duo (64-bit?)

    Welcome to Apple Support Communities
    Mountain Lion is a full 64-bit operating system. Why do you think Mountain Lion is 32-bit in your computer?
    To check that you are definitely using a 64-bit operating system, open Terminal (in /Applications/Utilities) and type:
    uname -a
    Then, tell us what you see at the end after RELEASE. If you see i386, you are running a 32-bit operating system. If you see x86_64, you are using a 64-bit operating system. Also, the processor of your Mac is 64-bit

  • Will iMac 2006 Intel Core 2 Duo, 5,1 - work with Mountain Lion?

    That's all... will the iMac 2006 Intel Core 2 Duo, 5,1 model, run Mountain Lion?

    No, you need a Mid 2007 iMac 7,1 or newer to run Mountain Lion.
    see > Apple - OS X Mountain Lion - Read the technical specifications.

  • IMac G5 Intel Core 2 Duo - OS upgrade advice needed

    Im running an Apple iMac G5 Intel Core 2 Duo with OS Tiger 10.4.7.
    I am planning to upgrade to Leopard. However...I thought it would be as easy as just purchasing installation discs for Leopard. Now I find out that the install might not work on an Intel machine? Is this correct? Not as easy as just buying a 'OS Leopard box set' on eBay for example - do I have to actually make sure its OS Leopard Intel? Iv looked on eBay and THEY DONT SELL 'OS LEOPARD INTEL' DISCS!!
    Secondly - my girlfriend wants to use my old 'Install 10.4.7 discs' on her G3, Im guessing because they came with my Intel machine -that they wont work on a different machine? You can imagine Im quite wary of running a OS upgrade on another machine if its going to pear shaped.
    HELP!

    First an iMac G5 is not an Intel Core 2 Duo. You have either an iMac G5 PPC or an iMac Intel Core 2 Duo. That said, the retail disks for Leopard will work on either a PPC or Intel, so you should be good to go.
    Second your iMac machine specific disks will not work on another machine let alone a PPC. They are machine specific to your model iMac.

  • Can I run logic pro x on iMac 2.8Ghz core 2 duo, 4GB RAM?

    I currently run Logic Pro 9 (9.1.8) on my iMac (early 2008 model as above) but really like the look of pro x features, will it run on my iMac?
    Thanks
    Tim

    Thanks for that info but my iMac (according to Crucial memory finder) is limited to 4GB
    My iMac is 2008 model, 2.8GHz core 2 duo. Do you know if this will support 8GB ram?
    Thanks

Maybe you are looking for