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Where to buy RAM?
16 Sep 2018 08:47 #97058
by Neguah
Where to buy RAM? was created by Neguah
iMac 5K, late 2015, 4,0
This is my third run with 2x16gb RAM from OWC. This is the third time they crash. I don't want another replacement. The last time I returned the 2x16gb, they told me the sticks were fine, but they failed to tell me how they tested them. Since iMac works fine with 2x4gb from Apple, there must be something wrong with the sticks from OWC. I want to try 4x8gb. Someone tells me it's more stable then 2x16gb.
So, any other place the OWC?
This is my third run with 2x16gb RAM from OWC. This is the third time they crash. I don't want another replacement. The last time I returned the 2x16gb, they told me the sticks were fine, but they failed to tell me how they tested them. Since iMac works fine with 2x4gb from Apple, there must be something wrong with the sticks from OWC. I want to try 4x8gb. Someone tells me it's more stable then 2x16gb.
So, any other place the OWC?
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16 Sep 2018 10:47 #97059
by Steve McGarrigle
Replied by Steve McGarrigle on topic Where to buy RAM?
I get mine from crucial.com they have UK and US sites.
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16 Sep 2018 11:54 - 16 Sep 2018 11:54 #97062
by JoeEditor
Replied by JoeEditor on topic Where to buy RAM?
You're double posting your issues here, which is frowned upon, BTW.
The stick could be fine, it could be something on the motherboard failing to handle that much physical RAM. Could be corrupted OS. Many of us have used OWC RAM for decades and their reputation is very good. If they tell me a RAM card is good, I believe them.
As I said on your original post in the FCP thread, take that machine in to an Apple retail store to be checked out. Could be something RAM related, that isn't the RAM itself. I've seen that happen more than a couple of times. Happened to me on an old Mac once.
The stick could be fine, it could be something on the motherboard failing to handle that much physical RAM. Could be corrupted OS. Many of us have used OWC RAM for decades and their reputation is very good. If they tell me a RAM card is good, I believe them.
As I said on your original post in the FCP thread, take that machine in to an Apple retail store to be checked out. Could be something RAM related, that isn't the RAM itself. I've seen that happen more than a couple of times. Happened to me on an old Mac once.
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17 Sep 2018 01:19 #97068
by dgwvideo
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Replied by dgwvideo on topic Where to buy RAM?
Crucial or Kingston gets my vote.
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