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Tek · Nov 23, 2005, 03:11 AM

Has anyone used this RAM? It seems to spec out OK, but I just bought a new iMac and hear it can be finicky about RAM. I can afford more expensive, but who isn't trying to save a buck these days - let alone $60.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145525

Thanks for any input.

Mr V · Nov 23, 2005, 05:33 AM

I've also bought the same RAM.. still waiting for my iMac though, so I haven't tested it myself. However, a quick search on the Corsair support forumshttp://www.houseofhelp.com/forums/se...earchid=415207shows that it probably wont, which sucks because their recommended System Select module (CMSS1GB-533) is quite a bit more expensive.

Tek · Nov 23, 2005, 10:44 AM

Thanks a lot for that linkage. Did a quick search there and i guess my fear was concerned. The compatible listed RAM is only double the price. Back to searching...

Mr V · Nov 23, 2005, 11:23 AM

Np.. have a look at the Where to buy section on the Corsair site, might be a few options there...

I did a quick search and managed to find one retailer selling the recommended System Select module for only $15 more than what I paid for the Value Select module (Australian dollars)... and this is when everyone else I've looked at is selling it for at least $70 more... so I guess it's possible to get it for a decent price.

Tek · Nov 23, 2005, 11:35 AM

I ended up getting this Samsung chip from NewEgg, it was $99 after shipping (i paid $3 more for fed-ex cause i hate UPS) and already had recommendations on the site from people that have used it in the new iMacs. I think its a pretty good deal for something i know will work and is *gasp* even Apple recommended...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820147147

Jim L · Nov 24, 2005, 12:23 AM

I just got my new iMac G5 20" on Monday and I also got the 1GB of Corsair "System Select" from Newegg. I almost bought the "Value Select" before I checked Corsair's website for discussion and used their memory finder tool.

It's unfortunate that it costs a little more, but I will say that it works well without a hitch. It is definitely less expensive than the memory upgrades from the Apple Store!

mduell · Nov 24, 2005, 04:23 AM

Originally Posted by Jim L

It is definitely less expensive than the memory upgrades from the Apple Store!

You could buy solid gold memory for less than the price of memory upgrades at the Apple Store!

James41 · Nov 26, 2005, 11:15 AM

To put your mind at rest about Corsair Value Select ram, yes it works great with a Mac. I have 2 gigs of it in my power mac and 1 gig of it in my iMac G5 and both machines work just great. It is quality ram at a good price and NewEgg is a good company with good service and warrenty and usually has the best price around.