Crucial 4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple iMac 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (24-inch) System

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★★★★★
4.6

 

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Pros

  • Easy to install (62)
  • Reliable (50)
  • Fast (25)
  • Increases speed (21)
  • Good price / value (3)
  • Computer is new again (1)
  • Faultless (1)
  • Matched 2 g pair (1)
  • Rec by apple genius bar (1)
  • Support (1)
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Cons

  • Unreliable performance (2)
  • Can't tell if any better (1)
  • Hard to push into place (1)
  • No increase in speed (1)
  • No negatives (1)
  • Original was defective (1)
  • Tough packaging (1)

Best Uses

  • Multiple desktop applications (42)
  • Multimedia (25)
  • Increased performance (21)
  • Back-up (2)
  • Gaming (2)
  • Easy to bring ram to max (1)
  • To run windows concurrent (1)
 
 
 

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4GB kit (2GBx2), 200-pin SODIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300, NON-ECC,

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Last update: Nov 20, 2009

Crucial 4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple iMac 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (24-inch) System Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
Great Deal

"When i got my iMac last fall, i went for the 1GB model knowing i could upgrade later for much cheaper. As i've recently gotten more into video-editing and digital photography, i made the jump to the maximum - 4GB. Now, using iPhoto, iMovie and Photoshop is a breeze and i have the comfort of knowing that i really can't do any better until/unless i upgrade my machine. Replacing the memory modules in the iMac is..." Read Full Review »

Aug 05, 2008 by iMacNewbie

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Not sure if there is any improvement

"the first cards that arrived were defective; the computer wouldn't boot with them in. I called Crucial and they sent me out new ones promptly which solved that problem. However, I haven't noticed any increased performance at all. In fact, there are multiple instances where performance seems worse. When using iTunes, Firefox, or CS4 apps, I've noticed more delays (with the mouse turning into the multi colored..." Read Full Review »

Oct 21, 2009 by Owen

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Crucial 4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple iMac 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (24-inch) System Review

Not sure if there is any improvement

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install

    Cons

  • No Increase In Speed
  • Original was defective

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"the first cards that arrived were defective; the computer wouldn't boot with them in. I called Crucial and they sent me out new ones promptly which solved that problem.



However, I haven't noticed any increased performance at all. In fact, there are multiple instances where performance seems wor …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Oct 21 2009
Owen
San Francisco, CA
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  • Casual User
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Price: $51.99
 
 

Crucial 4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple iMac 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (24-inch) System Review

Runs great and Crucial made it easy

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Increases Speed

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Crucial made it easy to find the right memory stick for my iMac at half of Apple's cost. Apple made it easy to install on my iMac. Couldn't have gone smoother. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 19 2009
FavoriteSister
Dallas, TX
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Crucial 4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple iMac 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (24-inch) System Review

APPLE gives Crucial recommendation!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Increases Speed
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Increased Performance
  • Multimedia
 

"I had no problem installing them in my IMAC to max out the memory. From the moment I put them in I noticed increased performance in my computer in all areas. Apple themselves recommended Crucial to me and I would do the same to others looking to upgrade the memory in their MACS. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 22 2009
Super-Op
Calumet City, IL
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Crucial 4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple iMac 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (24-inch) System Review

Great Deal

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Increases Speed
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Multimedia
  • Multiple desktop applications
 

"When i got my iMac last fall, i went for the 1GB model knowing i could upgrade later for much cheaper. As i've recently gotten more into video-editing and digital photography, i made the jump to the maximum - 4GB.



Now, using iPhoto, iMovie and Photoshop is a breeze and i have the comfort of know …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 5 2008
iMacNewbie
Atlanta
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Price: $51.99
 
 

Crucial 4GB kit (2GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple iMac 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (24-inch) System Review

4 Gigs of memory

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Increases Speed
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Multimedia
  • Multiple desktop applications
 

"The memory is a great buy, it sped my iMac up quite a bit, but i still have a problem sometimes running photoshop cs4 and itunes at the same time. I know both are very memory hungry programs but i did see a increase in performance in photoshop alone. I wish i could put in 8 gigs or more but i am "ma …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 19 2009
Baker
Sacramento, Ca
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