Can I upgrade the ram with, for example, two 8gb ram chips?
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It comes with a non-user RAM capacity of either 8 Mb or 16 Gb RAM chips installed. One must specify one's preference for RAM capacity to the seller at time of purchase. All four versions offered at this particular EBay page have only 8 gb installed. This is not user modifiable. To buy a 16Gb version, see Apple.com.
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@Robert, i have seen people put up to 16gbs of ram so yes, you can put 2x8gbs ive also seen up to 1600mhz ram on this motherboard.
742904
You can get two 4 GB sticks of memory instead. Here is the Amazon link. Good luck. Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory (CMX8GX3M2A1600C9)Willis (Bill) Van Gorder
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You can replace one of the two sticks of 2 GB of RAM, which means you will have 6 GB. Before you proceed with this configuration, I recommend you confirm both RAM sticks (new and old) are the same speed (1600MHz).
2197968
Yes, but here's the deal - - if you already have 4GB and want to upgrade to 8GB, make sure both memory modules are the same (speed, legacy, etc) so they are sure to work well together and that you will benefit from the new ram. If you cannot find a mem module that is the same as the one currently installed, then it would be best to buy 2 x 4GB mods that are identical. I found the Hynix ram to be an excellent product.
2151335
I think you can go up to 8GB RAM before you are limited by the chipset on the board.
814792
If your board support four chips go with two more eights. Nearly all Motherboards need memory added in pairs. If money is not a problem I would pluck out the two existing chips and buy two 16 gig chips.
46001
Hello, Yes I believe so, just have to get 2 sticks of 8 Gig because this mother board has only 2 RAM slots.
777025
I do not believe the ram can be expanded. However Tha ram has not been an issue in my usage
1735724
Hello Yen, Yes, you can upgrade it. However, the two RAM slots on the computer are filled with the original memory cards (two 512KB PC 5300 SO-DIMM). To upgrade it to 2GB, you have to remove the two original RAM cards and replace them with two 1GB cards. So, the cost to upgrade this computer includes (or can be offset by selling) the two original cards. I checked DealNews.com and they show this type of card selling at US$66 each and up. Note that if you buy the computer preconfigured with 2GB RAM directly from Apple that you will be charged an additional US$175. (This would include installation, but you would not have the two RAM cards to sell.) Hope this helps.
706294
Yes, it can accept up to 8GB total DDR2 RAM. Right now it has 2GB, so you could quadruple the amount.
2123884
You can expand your Ram to up to 16 GB, this Notebook carries DDR3 memory which comes in increments of 2, 4, 8. Which can be installed in two sticks.
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Yes.But depends on how many RAM slots you have to upgrade.I have four and have maxed out with 32 GB(8GBx4)
2034561
The 4GB RAM is on one module, there are two slots so max upgrade is 2 x 8GB for 16GB or buy an extra 4GB to make 8GB.
1116256
I believe there are only two slots for ram memory sticks and both are being used by the existing 2 gig of ram each. To get it up to 8 gigs you may need to remove both memory sticks and install 2 new ones of 4 gig each. Basically you are throwing away the existing ram to upgrade to full 8 gigs. As for me, since I only use it as a multimedia server for my bedroom the 4 gigs is very adequate. Good luck.
2251909
Could you personally upgrade the RAM? Only if you know how to do it and can solder. I wouldn't try it.
2016595
Yes. In fact, you can go all the way up to 32 GB if you want (you will need a total of four 8GB chips).