Imac 2017 Ram Slot Order
Upgrade the memory of your 27-inch 2017 iMac up to 64GB. OWC memory kits are 100% Apple compatible and backed by a lifetime OWC warranty. One DDR2 SDRAM installed into the top slot: iMac (17-inch Late 2006 CD) 512MB: Two 256MB DIMMs; one in each of the memory slots: iMac (Mid 2006) 512MB: One DDR2 SDRAM installed into the top slot: iMac (Early 2006) Maximum memory: 4GB: 2 GB SO-DIMM in each of the two slots. iMac (Late 2006) 2GB: 1GB SO-DIMM in each of the two slots: iMac (17. I have just purchased an core i7 2017 iMac 27' which came with the standard 8GB RAM - This came configured with 2 x 4GB cards, occupying slots 1 and 3. I then added my additional 2 x Crucial 16GB cards in the remaining slots 2 and 4 but the machine would not boot up.
Hi all
How many total memory slots to install memory? The Computer has 4 Slots to install memory, already with 8GB standard memory installed. For best iMac i5 3.8 27Inch Mid 2017 (MNED2LL/A) Computer performance use the maximum amount of 64GB, fill all the slots with the max allowed memory per slot for your Computer. What is the warranty on these memory?
I have just purchased an core i7 2017 iMac 27' which came with the standard 8GB RAM - This came configured with 2 x 4GB cards, occupying slots 1 and 3
I then added my additional 2 x Crucial 16GB cards in the remaining slots 2 and 4 but the machine would not boot up.
I then moved the original 4GB cards to slots 1 and 2 and placed the 2 x Crucial 16GB cards to slots 3 and 4 and it booted up
Questions - Why did it not work like all the literature and YouTube videos told me to configure it and is my system going to work in the best way with this configuration?
Thansk for any thoughts/comments
Posted on Sep 8, 2017 12:07 PM
prsjnb
Plus Member
Wiltshire, U.K.
If you haven't already done so, in addition to the memory you should consider upgrading to an SSD (the largest you can comfortablly afford and ideally larger than 512GB) for your OS and programmes. As an example, the Crucial MX500 is listed as a compatible upgrade at £65.00.
Other than the above, your looking at a change of computer to one with a similar amount of memory and SSD.
You might also want to consider ditching Photoshop and switching to something leaner and less resource hungry but similarly capable. For example Serif Affinity Photo link
Hope this helps.
Jon😉
Bertie54
Plus Member
South Staffs
Look up your exact model using the upgrade advisor on the Crucial or Kingston websites. Both of these produce top quality memory and guarantee comparability with a no quibble warranty (I speak from experience). I checked on the Crucial site and entered the 2017 model as an example. For a 32GB kit, 2 x 16GB, the price was £119.00 inc. VAT and P&P.
If you haven't already done so, in addition to the memory you should consider upgrading to an SSD (the largest you can comfortablly afford and ideally larger than 512GB) for your OS and programmes. As an example, the Crucial MX500 is listed as a compatible upgrade at £65.00.
Other than the above, your looking at a change of computer to one with a similar amount of memory and SSD.
You might also want to consider ditching Photoshop and switching to something leaner and less resource hungry but similarly capable. For example Serif Affinity Photo link
Hope this helps.
Jon😉
Thanks Jon, I am stuck with Photoshop as I have it free for a year. I don’t think it helps that I also run AutoCad software which is hungry and of course the time machine is backing up to a separate hard drive as well.
The machine has a 2.12TB Fusion Drive most of which is available, I think the slots are just for operational stuff and I can free them up with CleanMyMac to an extent so hopefully the extra will sort it. I can also double the capacity of the two existing slots and the eBay seller says he would give me £32.00 for them in exchange.
To order 2x 8 GB cards from Apple costs £360 and 2x 16GB cards are £720,
That's outrageous ! barkin wrote:
To order 2x 8 GB cards from Apple costs £360 and 2x 16GB cards are £720,
That's outrageous !
I think I paid something like an extra £360 to upgrade from 8GB basic to 16GB when I ordered it directly from Apple. RobL wrote:
barkin wrote:
To order 2x 8 GB cards from Apple costs £360 and 2x 16GB cards are £720,
That's outrageous !
I think I paid something like an extra £360 to upgrade from 8GB basic to 16GB when I ordered it directly from Apple.
And the moral of this story is... barkin wrote:
RobL wrote:
Quote:
To order 2x 8 GB cards from Apple costs £360 and 2x 16GB cards are £720,
Imac 2017 Ram Slot Order Guide
That's outrageous !I think I paid something like an extra £360 to upgrade from 8GB basic to 16GB when I ordered it directly from Apple.
And the moral of this story is...