{"id":251,"date":"2017-07-29T21:56:38","date_gmt":"2017-07-29T19:56:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.datenreise.de\/en\/?p=251"},"modified":"2018-03-25T12:25:16","modified_gmt":"2018-03-25T10:25:16","slug":"imac-retina-5k-upgrade-memory-ram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.datenreise.de\/en\/imac-retina-5k-upgrade-memory-ram\/","title":{"rendered":"iMac Retina 5K: Memory upgrade (RAM)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple is charging excessive prices for memory. With the iMac, these prices are about three times higher than the market’s standard storage prices. Ultimately, however, Apple uses standard RAM memory bars that are freely available on the market. So what could be more obvious than simply upgrading the RAM in the iMac Retina yourself?<\/p>\n

Fortunately, the memory of the Apple iMac Retina (5K) 27 inch can be upgraded with a few simple steps. That’s why I recommend buying the 27-inch iMac Retina with the smallest amount of memory, and then upgrading the memory myself. With the smaller brother with 21.5 inches, however, the main memory remains firmly soldered – retrofitting is therefore not possible. As a buyer, you have to consider exactly how much memory you will need in the coming years when buying the 21.5 inch model.<\/p>\n

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Difficulty level:<\/strong> <\/i><\/span><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span><\/h4>\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

<\/i> Which iMac Retina models have memory upgrade capability?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Apple model<\/strong><\/th>\nSize<\/strong><\/th>\nmax. RAM<\/strong><\/th>\nUpgradeable<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
iMac Retina 5K (2017)<\/td>\n27 Zoll<\/td>\n64 GB<\/td>\n\"JA\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
iMac Retina 5K (End 2015)<\/td>\n27 Zoll<\/td>\n64 GB<\/td>\n\"JA\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
iMac Retina 5K (Mid 2015)<\/td>\n27 Zoll<\/td>\n32 GB<\/td>\n\"JA\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
iMac Retina 5K (End 2014)<\/td>\n27 Zoll<\/td>\n32 GB<\/td>\n\"JA\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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<\/i> Will Apple’s warranty be maintained?<\/h4>\n

The memory of the iMac Retina 27″ can be upgraded by yourself and the Apple manufacturer’s warranty is maintained. Apple even offers its own illustrated tutorial<\/a> online.
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<\/i> Can different memory sizes be mixed?<\/h4>\n

Memory modules with 4GB, 8GB and 16GB can be used in each slot and from the end of 2015 also 16GB. As a result, different sizes can be mixed in pairs (e. g. 2x 4GB + 2x 8GB) in principle. Then, however, the dual channel is dropped. However, the impact on iMac performance is not noticeable during operation. When upgrading, it is important that the memory specifications are exactly the same.
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<\/i> Possible memory combinations with the iMac Retina 27″<\/h4>\n

Hinweis:<\/em> <\/strong>The memory banks 1 + 3<\/strong><\/span> and 2 + 4<\/strong><\/span> belong together and are color-coded accordingly in the table. Same memory modules should be used in related memory banks. Examples of possible configurations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Bank 1<\/strong><\/th>\nBank 2<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nBank 3<\/strong><\/th>\nBank 4<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nGesamt<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
4 GB<\/td>\n4 GB<\/span><\/td>\n4 GB<\/td>\n4 GB<\/span><\/td>\n16 GB<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4 GB<\/td>\n8 GB<\/span><\/td>\n4 GB<\/td>\n 8 GB<\/span><\/td>\n24 GB<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8 GB<\/td>\n4 GB<\/span><\/td>\n8 GB<\/td>\n 4 GB<\/span><\/td>\n24 GB<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8 GB<\/td>\n8 GB<\/span><\/td>\n8 GB<\/td>\n8 GB<\/span><\/td>\n32 GB<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Matching memory modules for the iMac Retina<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nEspecially with non-name memory modules I have had some very negative experiences. The following selection therefore contains only high-quality memory bars, which I was able to test personally several times in my professional life and which I can recommend with a clear conscience.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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iMac 5k (2017)<\/h2>\n
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iMac Retina 5k (2017)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

4GB memory modules:<\/strong><\/p>\n