How to Upgrade/Replace the Memory in a Mid 2011 iMac.

[motabbirh]

Just bought 16 gb ram

[crazykong1967]

Excellent video! I was almost ready to my hair out, thank you very much for posting this video. It's amazing how easy this process was when you know how to do it correctly.

[SJcamz]

how many RAM slots does the 21.5 inch iMac has??

[OWCmacsales]

@SJcamz All the mid 2011 iMacs have 4 memory slots regardless of screen size.

[roushfenway1fan]

is the static a huge issue? I have a set for my new iMac but scared to put it in :/

[OWCmacsales]

@roushfenway1fan See the article referenced at :30 in the video for tips on avoiding ESD.

[macrumpton]

I have 4GB installed in 2 slots, can I fill the other two with an additional 8GB (4GBx2)?

[OWCmacsales]

@macrumpton Absolutely. See the link in the video description for the correct memory modules.

[macrumpton]

Too bad upgrading the HD is not as easy.

[Moe3391]

im confused. i have a 21" iMac so is there a difference between this and the 27" one. do they have a different limit to how much RAM you can put in there?

[OWCmacsales]

@Moe3391 Both the 21" and the 27" model can accept up to 32GB of RAM. See the link in the video description for the correct memory modules.

[Moe3391]

@OWCmacsales oh okay, thanks for the help :)

[KOSTAS5678727]

Can I use 2x2gb of ram and 2x4gb?

[OWCmacsales]

@KOSTAS5678727 Absolutely.

[UKNOWIT88]

why would you need to replace the existing ram? Couldn't you just add to it?

[OWCmacsales]

@UKNOWIT88 As the iMac has four memory slots, if you are only adding two modules you certainly could add them without removing the two stock original modules.

[DavoteK]

Cheers for the video. Easy to follow. Much appreciated.

[SuperEnigmation]

@OWCmacsales is it possible to have 16GB of working RAM if I buy two sets of 8GB RAM packages?

[OWCmacsales]

@SuperEnigmation Yes, the Mid 2011 iMac has 4 memory slots, so you could install four 4GB modules to total 16GB of memory.

[Swedlobster]

@OWCmacsales does the 21in iMac support 32G of memory or just 16G?

[OWCmacsales]

@Swedlobster Both the 21-inch and 27-inch Mid 201 iMacs are OWC MaxRAM certified to accept up to 32GB of memory.

[6502ftw]

@SuperEnigmation Yes! Also, this machine supports 8GB SODIMMS (which OWC sells certified for the 2011 iMac), so you can have 32GB of RAM if you'd like!

[azbcaz]

I have a 2011 21.5 IMAC with 4gb of ram. I just purchased from Crucial 8 gb more of ram, 4 gb on each of 2 memory sticks. Does it make any difference which slots I put the new crucial memory sticks into? ie, should I put my new Crucial memory sticks into the slots presently occupied by the apple memory sticks. the apple memory sticks have 2 gb on 2 memory sticks. When installed I'll have 12 gb of memory

[lyricallysikh1]

Actually i just bought my iMac (2011 model, 3.4ghz i7) a couple of days ago and was able to find RAM on amazon.com for cheaper. Free shipping for purchases over $25 and it was sold by Amazon.com. I paid $126 for 16GB made by Kingston (KTA-MB1333/4G) which is a reputable company. Thanks and your welcome :)

[specialbrownbeef]

Do I use laptop memory type or desktop memory type?

[OWCmacsales]

@specialbrownbeef For the listing of compatible memory, see the link in the video description.

[OWCmacsales]

@TheGodOfComputers There are 8GB modules, however, we haven't had any in stock since the 2011 iMac was released in order to MaxRAM test them in the machines. Hoping to have more late next week to test and know for sure.

[kanchi7880]

what type of memory require ?? What are the package specification ??

[OWCmacsales]

@kanchi7880 For a list of compatible memory, see the link in the description of the video.

[ipodshady816]

Does the entry level 21.5' model supports up to 16GB of RAM. Because you can't configure it up to 16GB at apple.com

[OWCmacsales]

@ipodshady816 Yes, although not offered as a factory configurable option, you can install 16GB of memory in the 21.5" iMac Mid 2011 models.

[McSaibot]

All of your iMac RAM Tutoriasl show the Same Thing :D

[esbi86]

i'd like to add additional 4GB of ram to my 21inch iMac, I read that it's better to have 2 pair of memory modules (4 x 2GB) instead of 2 x 2GB + 1x 4GB from a performance standpoint (Dual Channel). Is there really a huge difference? If I buy one 4GB module I'd still have room for one more later, and could easly upgrade to 12GB, otherwise I'd have to sell 2GB modules and then buy 4GB ones and possibly loose some money on it.

[OWCmacsales]

@esbi86 Yes, there is a slight performance difference when comparing the same amount of memory - having them installed as pairs to take advantage of the dual channel addressing is beneficial.

However, we've done a lot of testing with these (and previous models) and have found that more memory is always better than less. So if you're planning to add one 4GB module now and save the other slot for a future 4GB module, you'll probably be better off in the long run than filling up with 2GB modules.

[Raikkonus]

Is it true that the 4 slots will let you put in 32gb ram ?

[OWCmacsales]

@Raikkonus Not anticipating that to be an issue with our memory modules, however, we're currently out of stock on them to run our testing to officially support. Should have more in the next week or two to complete the testing.

[LauEnVin]

@Raikkonus Yep their site now shows 32gigs of RAM

[damiata101]

@Raikkonus in some cases, yes, but the imacs only allow up to 16gb of ram. although, last year's model was said to only allow 8 but some were able to have 16gb of ram. so im not completely sure, but maybe.

[rpn5722]

I bought two 4GB modules and will be adding them to the two 2GBs already in. Should I leave the two 2GBs where they are and add the 4GBs above them? or should I have both of the 2s on one side and the 4s on the other? or does this not matter?

[OWCmacsales]

@rpn5722 Any of the configurations should work the same.

[damiata101]

@rpn5722 i dont really think it matters. u can try it either way. it wont mess it up, but i would put one 2gb module on each side so that it is evenly weighted. but thats just me.

[Appledemia]

yes, the video that i need :D

[technologyinffo]

How much RAM did you put in?

[OWCmacsales]

@technologyinffo 16GB in four 4GB modules, but the installation is the same regardless of capacity.