Ram for new imac

[Jayems]

Buying a new imac tomorrow and am going pretty heavy on upgrades since I need it for photo editing processing.

Want to upgrade the ram from the 8 to 16 or 32. I've seen with the new imacs the ram is super easy to install. Apple wants $600 to upgrade from 8 to 32.

Is there anywhere in town I can go to get the sticks cheaper?

[DownhillGoat]

Aren't the new models soldered and not user-upgradeable?

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From everymac.com:

Unfortunately, accessing these slots requires one to pry off the display that is glued to the case and remove the logic board.

[Jayems]

Hmm... I know some of the 2013 models did have the access?

I am getting a 27"

For all of these 21.5-Inch and 27-Inch iMac models, Apple formally notes that the systems have "two 4 GB" of "1600 MHz DDR3 memory." However, for the 27-Inch models, Apple adds that these systems have "four user-accessible SO-DIMM slots."

Based on this information, EveryMac.com originally speculated that the 21.5-Inch models would have the RAM soldered onboard and only could be upgraded at the time of purchase, like the MacBook Air series.

However, after the "Late 2012" 21.5-Inch iMac models shipped, site sponsor Other World Computing disassembled one and discovered that it has two internal SO-DIMM slots (and subsequent "Early 2013" and "Late 2013" models are the same). Unfortunately, accessing these slots requires one to gingerly pry off the adhesive-attached display and remove the motherboard. By contrast, the 27-Inch models have a small panel that "pops off" the back with the press of a button. Needless to say, pressing a button to access the four SO-DIMM slots in the 27-Inch models is quick and easy.

http://www.everymac.com/systems/appl...inum-2012.html

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[Burninator]

http://www.apple.com/ca/imac/specs/

Right on the Apple iMac page. 27" inch model only.

And http://www.memoryexpress.com/ for RAM.

[Erick Estrada]

I've upgraded my iMac HD with just a couple of suction cups and screwdrivers. It's not that hard taking them apart as long as you aren't a complete clutz.

[Russic]

I've used Other World Computing for Mac RAM in the past. It's a dedicated Mac site, so they are kind enough to break the models down by year. http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/apple/memory/iMac

[Jayems]

Ended up going to memory express off 58th. Was $150ish for two 8gb sticks.

Installation was easy, although only 8 worked first time. Had to flip it over again and put the sticks back in. Must not have sat right first time. Works just great now.

Thanks for input.