How much RAM can a 2017 iMac take?
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How much RAM can a 2017 iMac take?
For the 27-Inch “Mid-2017” iMac models, these systems have four easy-to-access 2400 MHz PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM SO-DIMMs (260-pin). Apple only formally supports 32 GB of RAM in the iMac “Core i5″ 3.4 27-Inch (Mid-2017), but it and all other 27” models from this line actually can support 64 GB of RAM.
What RAM does the 2017 iMac use?
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| This item OWC 32GB (2x16GB) 2400MHZ DDR4 SO-DIMM PC4-19200 Memory Upgrade for 2017 iMac 27 inch with Retina 5K Display | |
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| Sold By | OWC (Other World Computing) |
| Computer Memory Size | 32.00 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2 |
| Memory Speed | 2400.00 MHz |
Can I use 3200mhz ram in iMac?
They should all work. But they will only work at a common speed.
How much RAM can a 2017 21.5 iMac take?
The Max RAM Upgrade Kit from iFixit includes a pair of 16GB DDR4 2400MHz RAM SO-DIMM modules that are compatible with the new iMac desktops, bringing the memory up to 32GB.
Can you upgrade RAM iMac 2017?
Memory is not removable by users on iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012), iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013), iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2014), iMac (21.5-inch, 2017), iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017), and iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019).
Can you put faster RAM in an iMac?
There’s no sense paying more for faster RAM if it will be restricted by weaker components. And while it is technically possible to combine a slower memory module with a faster module, doing so could cause compatibility problems for your iMac that might mean it won’t boot up.
Can I use 2666mhz RAM in 2400mhz iMac?
Yes. It’s interesting to hear. However, for those who need a fair bit of RAM, it’s usually better to have 8 GB more RAM than the 1\% performance increase that 2666 MHz RAM would provide. I’d take 40 GB 2400 MHz over 32 GB 2666 MHz any day.
Is the iMac 2017 upgradable?
For those of you that don’t know, the 2017 iMac is one of only a few models from Apple that are upgradable, systems like the MacBook Pro and Mac Mini have, since 2012, had their bits soldered to the mainboard. With that said, for those that have nothing to lose, OWC offers two kits made for upgrading your iMac.
Can a 2017 iMac be upgraded?
Allowing users to upgrade the new iMac is a big shift in Apple’s normally closed-off mentality about its computers. But Apple has now re-instated upgradeable parts in the 2017 model, and that’s a huge deal for power users who want to prolong the life of their 21.5-inch iMacs.