Hi

I just want to ask something bout RAM. Can i use RAM from MacBook (Core 2 Duo) in my iMac (Core Duo) ?

The MacBook RAM is one piece 512MB and currently my iMac is default 512MB DDR2. Is it safe to use laptop RAM with my desktop Mac?.

desktop rams and laptop rams are totally diffrent . laptop rams are smaller and desktop rams are bigger .

A laptop and desktop have totally different interfaces for the rams and thus a desktop ram can never fit in a laptop or vice versa..

the RAM using on mac book and core duo iMac is the same.....
same size and same speed.....

If you don't mind value RAMs, look for the Value RAM Guide thread...

I've been advised to be very cautious when using Value RAM with the new Intel-based processors Mac. Didn't quite pay attention as to why but there's been some forumers who's had no problems when using Value RAM.

And to answer ur question, Yes, u should be able to use the iMac RAM for your MB or vice versa because I been told it's the same (but cutekid oredi said that!)

Wow thank u tinkerbel and cutekid, i also heard about this before, but i just want to confirm. Because iMac also used some part of notebook component in order to stay compact in size, right?

Any proof before i buy?

This post has been edited by ron4: May 5 2007, 01:00 PM

right just some......
proof???
what proof you need???

ron4,
I *should* be receiving an iMac (Core 2 Duo) some time this week and will have its original RAM replaced with 2 x 1GB RAMs; hence am intending to use those 'spares' to boost up RAM on the MBP (Core 2 Duo) and MB (Core Duo).

If you want the 100% assurance and peace of mind, and don't mind waiting, I'll keep you posted on what happens to both the MBP (Core 2 Duo) and the MB (Core Duo).

Hi,currently I using Imac Core Duo,how much normally price for 1GB RAM?where can I buy?

most of the discussion is about macbook only not imac..cant found in search. I did my research..

FYI, if you dear people would RTFM, the RAM used in all Intel-based Macs, with the exception of the Mac Pro is PC5300, 667MHz, DDR2, SO-DIMM. Its exactly the same RAM, from mac mini, to MacBook, to iMac, to MacBook Pro.

IINM, imac ram should be using same ram type as macbook line

Thanks for your detailed information.. .
do you guys DIY ur self or ask for shop to do it??i mean for imac users.

The installation is straightforward if you've ever done even a bit of work on computer insides, yet I probably won't trust the typical technician in LYP to do it unless they have the instructions in front of them. Google for how to install iMac intel memory and Apple's document is the first one. It's very similar to installing MacBook memory.

I think I found the screw...maybe there is place to change ram....
I just found these site http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2006/0117/imac01.htm

may i know the Mac pro's Ram also same with macbook/macbook pro?
if not, what kind Ram is suitable for my Mac pro dual-core Intel Xeon?

ooo....i didn't know b4 that macbook ram and imac ram just the same...
that's a good information..

for Mac Pro... its 667MHz, FB-DIMM...
http://support.apple.com/specs/macpro/Mac_Pro.html