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That is why I went with OWC and am inclined to go that way again, just not buying from Macsales.com versus Bhphoto since BH sells it for less.

My system specs: Model Name: iMac Model Identifier: iMac12,1 Processor Name: Intel Core i5 Processor Speed: 2.5 GHz Number of Processors: 1 Total Number of Cores: 4 L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB L3 Cache: 6 MB Memory: 32 GB Boot ROM Version: IM121.0047.B1F SMC Version (system): 1.71f22 Serial Number (system): C0HJF.

If you use the RAM that is specd for your machine youll be getting as fast as matters.

As already stated.

It is Important to get the Correct and Matching RAM For best performance, fill all memory slots, installing an equal memory module in each slot.

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That site also has videos on how to Install RAM should you need it.

As long as they are matched horizontally, you can use different sizes in the topbottom two slots.

Your geographical location can substantially affect the end cost when you take, shipping, exchange rate variations and local sales taxes into account.

So check the base cost first and do your sums.

Usually, if you are based in Europe, go Crucial, or in the Americas, go OWC.

Both Crucial and OWC are equally reliable (one not being significantly faster than the other for the same sort of item).

What is important to look for with buying memory Granted, everywhere I look, OWC seems to be the most reccommended.

I did use it with my Mac Pro in the past because it had the thermal sensor.

I had read some years back that the thermal sensor was an important feature.

That it helps the CPU and memory keep the proper temperatures.

I had also read that if the proper temperatures are NOT kept the CPU would heat up much higher than it should and that would eventually be detrimental to the CPU.

The one thing I would definately like to point out to anyone reading this thread, is if you do go with OWC ram, DONT BUY IT FROM Macsales.com.

Buy it from BHPhoto because its cheapest there.

Im still going to research the other memory out there, but if anyone has the real reasons not to buy the other memory of same spec from other less expensive brands, please post because I would love to know the accurrate answer.

As Macs are very particular about their RAM, you should ask the place you are recommending if they have tested the RAM on a Mac and are guaranteeing it to work with a Mac And, even more importantly, do they offer a lifetime warranty.

I would only buy it from a vendor who sells Mac tested RAM, guarantees it to work, and has a lifetime warranty ( in addition to very good customer service).

And, I dont need to check anything - both places will sell me the absolutely correct spec RAM for my model.

So, after your purchase of this brand, post back with their reply and then test it for several months and report back.

I mentioned Lifetime Memory, which I have never heard of, and I mentioned OWC ram, both of which are sold on the BHphoto website.

And are you referring to Bhphoto Do they test it, or does the manufacture test it As far as Crucial, I havent called them yet.

Do you know if they have the thermal sensor on it and is that sensor an issue with the imac as it was with the Mac Pro years back A few years ago when I called Crucial, they told me they did NOT have the thermal sensor on their memory like the OWC memory.

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