How to upgrade RAM on iMac mid 2011 (from 4GB to 12GB)
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- In this video we'll be upgrading the RAM of a mid 2011 iMac. This machine has been amazing for the past 10 years but now with 4gigs of RAM and a slow spinning HDD, it makes it very difficult to use it. It supports RAM upto 16GB (acc to Apple) though some youtubers have tried 32GB and that works too. I don't need that much of RAM so 12GB will be just fine. Soon we will be upgrading the HDD to SSD so that this machine can be used as an office computer for another 3-4 years, Stay tuned for upcoming videos!
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Very good how to video, but please change the endlessly looping music. Extremely annoying ...
Haha sure! Thanks
First thing I turned off
Thank you! This video was very well produce and exceptionally helpful!
Holy shit! You've got three hands?!
there’s a iMac 2015 on eBay rn & I want it but I’m broke lmfao, so I’m bidding for an iMac 2011 and this was helpful for me
2011 iMac with SSD is 🤌 but if you're planning to use any latest software (for photo/video editing) consider buying 2015 iMac since you get a lot more software updates. If I'm not wrong you'll easily get 10.15 on 2015 iMac but you can't go beyond OS x 10.12 in 2011 which is a big drawback. It is still very good for consuming content, browsing and office use
@@bhavykhatter6375 Dang😭😭 maybe If I don’t win I’ll save up for a newer one
@@sunflower7874 yup or else maybe go for a mac mini
The iMac 21.5 2011 can be upgraded to 32GB RAM altogether: officially Apple says 16GB is the limit but no, it can take 32GB.
Yes I've seen many youtubers do that, but honestly I don't think it is practical to do that in 2022, most of the softwares which require more RAM are not available for the last OS this machine supports which is 10.13 (High Sierra). Anything above 8GB is more than enough for handling daily tasks.
@@bhavykhatter6375 Install Windows 11, then you will be able to do productive work with modern software. Mine's running 32GB Ram and M5000M Quadro GPU with Windows 11. I also installed a Xeon Processor.
U dont need the ram to be 10600s. It only matters if it is DDR3.
Please enlighten us on the part's list to install the 12GB of ram with a 256GB SSD Thanks for your valuable knowledge. May Peace and Tranquility always be with you......
For upgrading RAM you only need a philips screwdriver to open the RAM door, installing SSD is a bit more complex than this. You'll need the following items - screwdriver kit, suction cups for removing display, HDD bracket (For cloning old Hdd to new SSD), HDD to SSD converter (to put inside iMac), New SSD and RAM chips of course. No thermal sensor is required, simply buy a SATA splitter and insert one end in the iMac, other in the HDD to SSD bracket, and let the third one hang(tuck it behind the bracket). Thermal sensor by OWC is just a scam, there's nothing such as a thermal sensor on the HDD. I've tried this and it works perfectly fine
A great video, thank you !!
Hi is this thing still capable in 2023 can it do school work or essays on word etc
More than capable bro, I have had ms office running smoothly for the last 11 years. Video Editing is only possible with an older version of Filmora. But if you're using it for casual daily browsing, consuming content, or just for educational purposes, it is more than enough. Even CS Go runs at constant 60fps: 720p.
watch the video in mute bcs the music is sh*t.
haha ikr, I'll improve brother
you helped me a lot!
Since you used both 2 and 4 GB SODIMMS, do they have to be ordered in a certain way, such as the 4 on one side and the 2 on the other?
Nope, you can install the memory in any order
tell me about mojave upgrade this mac
did some research on this, anything after 10.12 runs pathetically. the graphics card (AMD Radeon HD 6750M) has some issues with the newer versions of macOS.
What is the most ram it can function with? 12 or 16?
It officially supports 16GB of RAM. I've read multiple blogs claiming it goes up to 20GB as well. However, someone attempted to check in their Activity Monitor and found that even after installing 20GB, only 16GB was being utilized. Regardless of what the system indicates, it doesn't use more than 16GB. I want to emphasize that I'm unsure about this information. But one thing I can confirm is that I've replaced my SSD and upgraded RAM to 12GB, and my iMac (mid-2011) works super smoothly.
@@bhavykhatter6375 how up to date of a ios can you run on it?
@@juggernaut8647 last till 10.12. I’ve seen videos where people have upgraded this to 10.15, but the graphics card can’t handle the load.
@@bhavykhatter6375 so basically if i had this unit for my 14yr old daughter she would be able to run the day to day internet sites just fine ? With no crazy load issues or support issues?
@@juggernaut8647 if you have one with the old hdd it will work fine but she’ll have to bear with the slow initial loading time. You can upgrade its hdd to ssd for approximately $110. I’ve done that to my mac and it is crazy good for casual web browsing, watching movies, studying or even playing old games like GTA vice city lol
I took out 1 ram and imac just making beep , then i put back ram it still making beep , any advice ?
Looks like it is not installed properly. Check if the iMac is reading it or not
@@bhavykhatter6375 how to start imac when i hear beep and the screen is black ? 😉
@@maniekkozlowski Try re-installing the RAM you replaced after cleaning the slot
@@maniekkozlowski You can try one more thing, try resetting the nvram. I did it after changing the HDD. Won't affect any of your data, but might help you solve this problem
Very helpfull sir made my day btw windows 11 kaise daale isme
Parallels Desktop 😊
@@bhavykhatter6375 aur kitna deti hai mileage
is it possible to use this ram model : Timetec 4GB DDR3 / DDR3L 1333MHz PC3-10600 Non-ECC Unbuffered 1.5V / 1.35V CL9 2Rx8 Dual Rank Low Density 204 Pin SODIMM Laptop Notebook PC Computer Memory RAM Module Upgrade (4GB)
Yup it should work, these are the specs of Hynix RAM I’m using- 4gb ddr3 pc3-10600 1333mhz non-ecc unbuffered cl9 1.5V dual rank
I broke the black tag while removing the left side, any ideas how to remove the memory?
It takes significant force to remove the RAM. I'm not certain if this will be effective, but it's the only idea I have at the moment-try attaching something like tape to the memory and attempt to pull it out.
Also, you don't have to remove the existing memory chips; I did that just to check the RAM specifications. Just insert the new one into the available slot.
@@bhavykhatter6375 Thank you for replying! Actually I let the iMac without working for a night and in the next day it boot normally, lol. So I just let the old memory there.
thankk youuu very much
Apple imac Got How Many Slot of ram? 1 or 2 Slot Ram?
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I wanted to ask I have a iMac mid 2011. It says that the total memory you can put in it is 16Gig. I noticed mine has 2X2GIG in the top two slots and 2X8Gig in the bottom two slots. So at total of 20gig memory, but the system specs say the total can only be 16gig. Are those two second slots even working? How can I find out? It does say now that there is 20gig in the computer.
I'm not sure of this but yes officially it supports 16gigs of RAM. I've read multiple blogs saying it goes up to 20gbs as well. But there was a person who tried to do something in his activity monitor and he showed that even after installing 20gbs, only 16 was being used. No matter what the system shows it doesn't use beyond 16. Again I repeat I'm not sure of this information. But one thing I can say is I've replaced my SSD and upgraded RAM to 12gigs, and my iMac(mid 2011) works super smooth
@@bhavykhatter6375 Yeah, I want to add a SSD. I installed Catalina and only have video tearing now and then. On the most part it runs well.
@Iota Committed i have el capitan. Refer to BeefMaster's video on how to install New SSD and RAM for iMac. Purchase spare parts online and you're good to go. It cost me around $120 including new SSD and RAM costs (in India)
I can not find the link to purchase the 2gb ram
The pre installed elpida ram is no longer available, you can buy the hynix ram from amazon (link in description). I've been using it for over 5 months now and there are no issues.
No one noticed you have 3 hands ?
Recording from the fourth one 💪🏻
@@bhavykhatter6375haha
can we just add 2 - 4gb rams and not replace the preinstalled ones, it will work, right?
Yes I've done that only. It works perfectly fine
@@bhavykhatter6375 Is it okay to add ram alongside the preinstalled ones that is from a different brand?
@solojazzcup Yes. The brand doesn't matter just ensure the specifications match.
Terrible music in background, i would have liked to watch the video but WHY you added that disturbing music? Without music would have been perfekt . If i want to listen to music I can turn on the radio or play music videos on UA-cam. Dislike..sorry
Cool bro, thanks for your opinion👌
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