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Is this memory compatible with my iMac ? UK
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Apr 9, 2008, 05:43 AM
 
PC Memory - DDR2 667Mhz (PC2-5300) - 2GB -

As far as I can see, it is compatible, pls see sig line for my iMac.

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Specifications:
Total Size: 2GB
Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Form Factor: DIMM 240-pin
Memory Speed: 667Mhz (PC2-5300)
CAS Latency:5
Unbuffered
Non ECC
SPD (Serial Presence Detect)
1.8v (+ or - 0.1V)

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iMac 17" 2.0ghz Intel Core 2 Duo w 3gb memory (White one) 10.6.8.
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Apr 9, 2008, 06:38 AM
 
I would say no as Crucial says your machine uses 200 pin memory
     
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Apr 9, 2008, 08:52 AM
 
Yeah, that won't work. Your iMac needs PC2-5300 DDR2 SO-DIMM (200 pins), not DDR2 DIMMs (240 pins).

You want: .

Your stuff looks like this though:

Your iMac has two slots and can take a maximum of 2 GB. Get two 1 GB SO-DIMMs.
     
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Apr 9, 2008, 09:21 AM
 
Originally Posted by Simon View Post
Yeah, that won't work. Your iMac needs PC2-5300 DDR2 SO-DIMM (200 pins), not DDR2 DIMMs (240 pins).

You want: .

Your stuff looks like this though:

Your iMac has two slots and can take a maximum of 2 GB. Get two 1 GB SO-DIMMs.
That is excellent information, thanks.

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