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A RAM Install on a 27-inch iMac through the “back door”<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Now that the new iMac Pro is available, you might be thinking about getting one to speed through video editing and rendering\u2026or just to gain bragging rights. There was a bit of controversy once the iMac Pro became available to pre-order, as it was also announced that unlike the \u201cregular\u201d iMac, the Pro model did not have a hatch on the back for performing easy memory<\/a> upgrades. While more reasonably-priced upgrades than those from Apple will be available from MacSales.com in the near future, OWC CEO Larry O\u2019Connor recently noted that<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2026 with consideration to the relatively limited trade-in value of the lowest base 32GB option, the current cost of a full 64GB or 128GB kit and the labor involved with the upgrade \u2013 we currently recommend purchasing an iMac Pro with the amount of memory you believe will be needed.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

How much RAM should you purchase for your iMac Pro, or for any Mac that isn\u2019t easily upgradeable by users?<\/b><\/p>\n

The amount of RAM that should come pre-installed in your Mac depends on what you\u2019ll be using the Mac for and what model you purchase.<\/p>\n

iMac Pro<\/b>
\nThose who are purchasing the iMac Pro are usually doing so for a reason \u2014 they need the incredible power of this computer. At a starting price of $4,999 with 32GB of RAM and the basic processor, it\u2019s quite pricy. Get it with the top of the line processor with 18 cores, 128GB of RAM, and 4TB of SSD storage and you\u2019re looking at a $13,348 price tag \u2014 before<\/i> taxes!<\/p>\n

Related:<\/strong> See which upgrades your Mac is compatible with the My Upgrades tool<\/a><\/p>\n

Our suggestion for those who are considering the purchase of an iMac Pro for a specific use case and application is to ask others who already use that app how much RAM they would suggest. You\u2019ll find that user forums and online groups are a valuable resource for finding the \u201csweet spot\u201d for required RAM for a particular app.<\/p>\n

That being said, if you\u2019re considering the purchase of an iMac Pro \u2014 even with the base 8-core processor and storage \u2014 a good suggestion would be to get it with 64GB of RAM for future needs. That drops the price tag down to a more reasonable $6,548.<\/p>\n

Once OWC\u2019s DIY kit and Turnkey Upgrade options become available, you\u2019ll have another solution for bumping up the RAM in your computer.<\/p>\n

iMac<\/b>
\nThe iMac now comes with 8GB of RAM pre-installed, which is sufficient for many users. For those who are purchasing the 27-inch iMac, the good news is that you can easily upgrade your computer buy purchasing RAM from MacSales.com and installing it through the \u201cback door\u201d on the device. The 21.5-inch iMac does not come with that door, so you\u2019ll want to think ahead to possible uses of the computer during its working life.<\/p>\n

Will you be creating photo books, doing detailed photo retouching, editing 4K video, or composing music? Consider ordering that computer with 16GB of RAM (the maximum for the 21.5-inch model). That 27-inch iMac can be upgraded to a total of 64GB of RAM from the factory for \u201cjust\u201d $1,400\u2026 or you can save a lot of money purchasing your upgrade from MacSales.com for $648<\/a> (prices in this article are as of this publishing date) \u2014 less than half of what Apple charges!<\/p>\n

MacBook<\/b>
\nApple\u2019s sleek little MacBook now comes with 8GB of RAM standard, which is more than enough for many purposes. For most day-to-day use, that 8GB of RAM is sufficient for web browsing, email, social networking, running your favorite productivity apps, and even doing work with Photos.<\/p>\n

Going to be doing work with Adobe\u2019s Creative Cloud or perhaps need more RAM to juggle a pile of apps? Upgrading to the maximum \u2014 16GB \u2014 is just $200 more.<\/p>\n

MacBook Air<\/b>
\nThe slender MacBook Air has one thing Apple\u2019s other laptops are lacking \u2014 \u201cnormal\u201d ports and not the USB-C\/Thunderbolt 3 ports found on the MacBook and MacBook Pro. Like the MacBook, the MacBook Air is outfitted with a standard load of 8GB of RAM. It does not come in a higher RAM capacity model, so take that into account if your future usage may require a bit more working memory.<\/p>\n

MacBook Pro<\/b>
\nThe top of the line MacBook Pro now comes with 8GB of RAM standard in the 13-inch model (upgradeable to 16GB at purchase time for $200) while the 15-inch is preloaded with 16GB and is non-upgradeable. This is one of the primary criticisms of the current MacBook Pro, in that \u201cpro-level\u201d laptops should be upgradeable to at least 32GB.<\/p>\n

Our suggestion on the MacBook Pro? Get it with 16GB of RAM. Even if your workflow doesn\u2019t require a lot of RAM, the device will have more resale value down the road.<\/p>\n

Mac mini<\/b>
\nAlas, the poor Mac mini \u2014 the neglected child of the Mac line. Will 2018 be the year that it is finally given a refresh? The least-expensive model (a bargain at $499) comes with a minuscule 4GB of RAM \u2014 the least RAM you\u2019ll find in any Mac. The mini used to be user-upgradeable, but that\u2019s no longer an option\u2026 Through Apple, you can bump up the base RAM to 8GB for an additional $100 during a purchase or take it to the max with 16GB for $300.<\/p>\n

Our suggestion? Spend that extra $300 and go for 16GB. Most Mac minis are used for specific purposes, as Plex multimedia or small office servers. Both of those use cases can really benefit from the maximum 16GB RAM.<\/p>\n

Mac Pro<\/b>
\nFinally, we come to the Mac Pro, which will be upgraded some time in the future<\/a>. Will that future be 2018, 2019, or even 2020? We don\u2019t know, but the new computer is likely to be a powerhouse. In the meantime, it\u2019s still a fast, powerful and somewhat expandable Mac.<\/p>\n

The Mac Pro is outfitted with a base amount of 16GB of RAM, upgradeable through Apple to 32GB ($400 more) or 64GB ($1,200 more) of memory.<\/p>\n

You can do much better by purchasing your Mac Pro upgrade through MacSales.com<\/a>. Options are available for 32GB ($359), 64GB ($498), 96GB ($819) or a whopping 128GB ($1,079). That\u2019s right \u2014 you can double Apple\u2019s available RAM upgrade for less money! Mac Pro users are generally heavy RAM consumers, so buy the base machine with the storage and processor setup you need plus the minimum amount of RAM. Then, use that link you see above to get as much RAM as you think you\u2019ll need for editing your Oscar-contender movie!<\/p>\n

Older Macs<\/b>
\nIn this article, we\u2019ve pointed out what you should consider for memory in your soon-to-be-purchased Mac. But what about the older, more easily upgradeable Macs? A memory upgrade can often bring new life to an older Mac, so it\u2019s a good idea to look into upgrading RAM if that Mac is feeling sluggish.<\/p>\n

To determine whether or not an older Mac can take more RAM, you\u2019ll need to see how much is currently installed and whether there are available slots into which you can install additional and\/or larger RAM modules. The best way to do that is to go to your Apple menu and select About This Mac. For upgradeable Macs running macOS High Sierra or Sierra, there\u2019s a Memory tab that you can click on for details. Here\u2019s an example below, taken from a 27-inch Retina 5K iMac:<\/p>\n

\"Macs
Macs with RAM that can be user upgraded will show this Memory tab in About This Mac<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jump back over to the MacSales.com home page<\/a>, where it\u2019s easy to find out if your older Mac can be upgraded and how easy or hard it will be to perform the upgrade. Just click on Memory (see image below) and you\u2019ll see a menu for all of the different Mac models. Select yours, and follow the instructions on the next page you see. Happy upgrading!<\/p>\n

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