Urgent RAM Question!!

So I took someones word and I ordered this RAM for my iMac (model: MB323LL/A).
I looked closely at the details after ordering the RAM and I'm not sure if it will work on my computer.
The specifications for my iMac are located here: http://support.apple.com/kb/SP485
The RAM I ordered is this: http://tinyurl.com/4za4kvp
Please someone who has a *_VERY GOOD_* understanding of memory reply.

I had looked at this last nigh late, and thought you had posted an Amazon offer, sorry if my memory isn't working, haven't had coffee yet
Things to look for: system does not boot with the new memory - take it out and try booting on each individual module. Sometimes they do not work together but will individually. System boots but if you look at About this Mac it does not show all of the memory you installed. System boots and gives kernel panic - almost always a hardware issue and after installing memory, most likely a memory issue. System works for a period of time then goes flaky on you, kernel panics, shutdowns, etc. Swap the memory back to the original and see if things work again - means the memory is failing.
Oh, and keep the factory supplied memory. One person on here reported that Apple Care said that while memory is user-upgradable, they will not provide service on a machine unless the memory is as supplied. they don't like diagnosing issues that are not Apple's.
So, just some food for thought.
Ralph

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    5 Press the power button and before the first bong press and HOLD the C key until I see the spinning spoke wheel...then release the C key.
    6 Once booted to the install Disk #1 go to disk utilities and format the new HD drive using the GUID partition table.
    7. Start the install.
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