[breakbeat46]

So i've read some posts saying that the current intel iMac's can use 2gb sticks so you could get a total of 4gb of ram. has anyone tried this yet? If so, does the computer recognize the 2gb stick?

thanks in advance

[mduell]

/me wants to know also. Intel's chipset docs says 4GB is supported.

[CanadaRAM]

No non-ECC, non-Registered, non-Stacked 2 Gb 667 MHz SODIMM modules have shipped yet, AFAIK

[mduell]

Originally Posted by CanadaRAM

No non-ECC, non-Registered, non-Stacked 2 Gb 667 MHz SODIMM modules have shipped yet, AFAIK

Is this stacked?

Module Details:

* Part Number: CT25664AC667
* Module Size: 2GB
* Package: 200-pin SODIMM
* Feature: DDR2 PC2-5300
* Configuration: 256Meg x 64
* DIMM Type: UNBUFFERED
* Error Checking: NON-ECC
* Speed: DDR2-667
* Voltage: 1.8V
* Memory Timings: CL=5
* Specs: DDR2 PC2-5300 • CL=5 • UNBUFFERED • NON-ECC • DDR2-667 • 1.8V • 256Meg x 64

US $1874.99

[stefanicotine]

Originally Posted by mduell

Is this stacked?

Module Details:

* Part Number: CT25664AC667
* Module Size: 2GB
* Package: 200-pin SODIMM
* Feature: DDR2 PC2-5300
* Configuration: 256Meg x 64
* DIMM Type: UNBUFFERED
* Error Checking: NON-ECC
* Speed: DDR2-667
* Voltage: 1.8V
* Memory Timings: CL=5
* Specs: DDR2 PC2-5300 • CL=5 • UNBUFFERED • NON-ECC • DDR2-667 • 1.8V • 256Meg x 64

US $1874.99

So, you're telling me that you're willing to pay as much for a small upgrade as you would for a new iMac? Doesn't make much sense to me. Cost of getting two of those modules would pay for a Powermac, sell your iMac and you could have two 20" ACD's

Just doesn't seem logical, imo.

[breakbeat46]

Yeah at that price it is. So I guess the answer to my question is No.

[mduell]

Originally Posted by stefanicotine

So, you're telling me that you're willing to pay as much for a small upgrade as you would for a new iMac? Doesn't make much sense to me. Cost of getting two of those modules would pay for a Powermac, sell your iMac and you could have two 20" ACD's

Just doesn't seem logical, imo.

Practicality and logicality have nothing to do with the post I was replying to.

[stefanicotine]

lol I know. I'm just saying, it doesn't seem like your making any gains if upgrading to 4 gigs of ram is going to cost more then the iMac itself. Merely stating the obvious

[angelmb]

I am looking for single 2 GB RAM modules (*) aiemd for a friend's iMac intel core duo, aren't they available or it is just an insane cost option ?

(*) Main reason he could in the future max-up the RAM to 4 GB once the RAM price becomes 'affordable'.

[mduell]

Originally Posted by angelmb

I am looking for single 2 GB RAM modules (*) aiemd for a friend's iMac intel core duo, aren't they available or it is just an insane cost option ?

(*) Main reason he could in the future max-up the RAM to 4 GB once the RAM price becomes 'affordable'.

It's just a cost thing. The higher density chips have fewer manufacturers and poorer yields.

FYI the iMacs only support 2 or 3GB RAM... Apple may be able to up it to 4GB with a firmware update, but maybe not.

[angelmb]

Thanks Mark.