Where to buy memory

[CKPThunder]

Does anyone know of a reputable place that sells memory for my iMac? I would prefer a local place but a good online place in Canada would also be sufficient.

I have a late 2009 model iMac i5 2.66GHz with 4GB right now and I would like to add either another 4 or even 8 GB.

From what I can tell, the memory for my machine is a 204-pin SODIMM, DDR3 PC3-8500.

Also, which brand of memory would you guys recommend? Memory Express online didn't have any 8GB modules (4GBx2) and CanadaRAM had Kingston, Certified and Mushkin brands. There seemed to be a $70 difference between Kingston and Certified. Is Certified that much better?

I don't do much on our Mac to warrant an upgrade but my wife does some pretty intensive photo editing and is starting to complain that the machine is starting to feel sluggish.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Rathji]

Check www.crucial.com. At the very least you can verify what memory your machine needs with their drop down selector or scanner application.

[silentsim]

try www.ncix.com, better prices then CanadaRam.

[Deegee]

I like and use http://www.ncix.com/ a lot myself. +1 to silentsim's post.

I used to visit memory express often when I lived in the city.

http://www.memoryexpress.com/

[silentsim]

Macsales (owc) One of the biggest US retailers for mac stuff has 8GB ram for 97.99 US +shipping.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/MISC/8566DDR3S8GP/

Newegg Canada has a kit for 109 Canadian (2X4gb again)

[CKPThunder]

Thanks for the response. I'll check these sites out. That $97 dollar deal from OWC is quite tempting.

[TSXCman]

pricecanada

Find the cheapest deal in canada, then have NCIX PM it on a time of free shipping