How Can I Upgrade My iMac (Mid 2007)?

ktfright

I want to add more memory to my iMac, and add a 2 GB module, but how do I go about doing that? Has anyone ever upgraded their Mac before?

Edit: also, where is a good place to buy memory?

jonmulcahy

Crucial has an 8th memory kit for like $90, crucial.com

Upgrading is a piece of cake, 1 screw on the bottom. Check ifixit.com

ktfright

jonmulcahy said:
Crucial has an 8th memory kit for like $90, crucial.com

Upgrading is a piece of cake, 1 screw on the bottom. Check ifixit.com

Cool! Is there a noticeable performance boost when installed?

Metronome49

I'm sure with that much RAM, yeah. You should get an SSD. It's like getting a new computer.

ktfright

Metronome49 said:
I'm sure with that much RAM, yeah. You should get an SSD. It's like getting a new computer.

What exactly is a Solid State Drive? I never actually knew what they were. I always thought they were glorified external hard drives

tenrdrmer

ktfright said:
What exactly is a Solid State Drive? I never actually knew what they were. I always thought they were glorified external hard drives

I think they are more like Flash drives. I've always wondered my self too. sucks they cost so much more.

ktfright

Yeah, I guess i'll order the 2gb module.