RAM upgrade worth it? Just wondering if the 4 GB standard is sufficient or is adding RAM a "must do"?
1270737
4 GB of RAM is plenty if you are a "normal" user. It might not be enough if you are editing a Hollywood movie daily or if you want to keep hundreds of programs open constantly. Anyway, you shouldn't purchase additional RAM from Apple; it will be far cheaper to buy your own from a reputable third-party and install it yourself.
557579
Since it is a 64 bit system, you can upgrade the ram up to 32gigs but the most available in one RAM card is 8 gigs so 16 gigs is pretty much the max.
1948288
I do not believe the RAM can be upgraded. Not sure about any other hardware.
1712535
Yes. Can upgrade to max of 8 G of ram. Computer comes with 6 G of ram, a 2 G and a 4 G stick. You would have to remove to 2 G stick and replace with another 4 G for max of 8 G. I don't know if the upgrade would be worth the money. Works good with the installed 6 G of ram.
1687836
If you purchase a computer with Intel icore 3, 5, or 7 instead of the AMD Quad processorn you'll more from the added RAM since the softwares you mentioned are graphical and taxing, it wouldn't hurt to add the extra 4gb module on any configuration. Best of luck.
2077030
I would have to look but i think you can upgrade to 32 gigs of ram, i believe there is three more open bays.
368566
hi, Eva. it really depends on what kind of game you want to play on it. if regular online game, it is fine. but you might want to enlarge the RAM as well.
46002
Yup, you just have to buy the two 8GB ram sticks and replace the two 4GB ram sticks currently in the computer. However, there are only 2 RAM slots, so you wont be able to have four 4GB sticks, but instead 2 8GB RAM sticks
940306
can one buy with the 8 GB Ram installed or is this a do it yourself thing and how difficult is it to to ?
1934964
Yes! You should have 4 slots for DDR3 memory. Just pull the two current and replace with these. Depending on what you are coming from, should be a nice improvement.
1005297
You can actually upgrade to 12GB with an additional 8GB module, I have done it. works fine.
123836
I think it can take up to four gigs of RAM. Mine only came with one though.
859463
It really depends on what you're looking for; i.e. what game(s) you're trying to run. I honestly don't know enough about specs to tell you whether the extra 2GB of video memory is worth the extra $60. My advice: go for the 4GB and you won't regret it.
675197
Unfortunately only 8GB Ram, what. Will also help in your computers performance upgrade your hard drive to a SSD Drive too. Hope this helps you.
1939567
My guess is that it's the 4GB RAM that's slowing things down rather than the hard drive. And to upgrade to 8GB (the maximum it can take) means replacing the existing memory with a $50-$60 8GB stick, as there is only one memory slot inside (according to CNet review). It could probably also use (esp. when first purchased) a good cleaning out of extraneous memory-hogging apps that get auto-loaded at boot time.
988138
My Mac runs just fine I admit I didn't pay that much attention to it other then proper installation. I'm running four 4gb cards and there hasn't been an issue. I do advise the if you are only upgrading meaning adding ram not replacing. Leave the original ram in its original location and just add the new ram to the open slots. Hope that help you in your decision.
668705
The higher RAM's memory the better. 4G is good enough however as you are planning to use Photoshop and Illustrator it would be a good idea to increase up to 8G so you can have an ideal performance. If you can afford 8G you should go with this option. RAM to a PC is like oxygen to a sportsman...