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OWC Announces New Memory Upgrades with up to 32GB for Latest Apple iMac

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Other World Computing (OWC), a leading zero emissions Mac and PC technology company, announced today a new OWC Memory Upgrade Kit with up to 32GB of memory for the Late 2015 Apple iMac 27" with Retina 5K display announced today by Apple. OWC 1867Mhz DDR3 memory, compatible with the new iMacs, will begin shipping on Friday, October 16. While the new iMacs are available in configurations up to 32GB of memory, OWC is testing for support of up to 64GB of memory.

New iMac owners seeking to max-out their RAM can select the 32GB OWC memory upgrade from OWC and save $336 compared to the 32GB factory cost of $600. For even more savings, iMac with Retina 5K display owners can trade-in the two factory base 4GB memory modules.



One of the Easiest Upgrades for Your iMac
Just like the original iMac model, a memory access panel on the rear of the newly announced iMac ejects via a simple push button located above the power input. Adding more memory is fast and simply involves installing new modules into the memory slots and reinstalling the access panel. Mac performance experts recommend selecting the least amount of factory installed RAM when ordering any iMac, taking advantage of significant cost savings by choosing OWC memory.

OWC Memory Upgrade Options for Late 2015 27" iMac
All OWC Memory Options include a Lifetime Advance Replacement Warranty:
  • 4GB (1 x 4GB) PC3-14900 1867 MHz Memory Module $36.99
  • 8GB (1 x 8GB) PC3-14900 1867 MHz Memory Module $69.99
  • 8GB (2 x 4GB) PC3-14900 1867 MHz Upgrade Kit $68.00
    o Doubles the standard memory to 16GB for only $68.00, 66% savings vs. factory
  • 12GB (8GB + 4GB) PC3-14900 1867 MHz Upgrade Kit $99.00
  • 16GB (2 x 8GB) PC3-14900 1867 MHz Upgrade Kit $134.00
    o Triples the standard memory to 24GB for only $134.00 for 33% less vs. factory 16GB
  • 32GB (4 x 8GB) PC3-14900 1867 MHz Upgrade Kit $264.00
    o Offers 56% savings vs. factory installed 32GB option for the maximum installed memory.

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And the same memory capacity at the same speed can be had for $70 less on newegg than through OWC. (and, unlike their mercury SSDs, no word if the memory is american made, going to guess no. That would be the only reason i'd pay more.)
 

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But why Apple decided to use DDR3 since the 27" model is Skylake-based?
 
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And the same memory capacity at the same speed can be had for $70 less on newegg than through OWC. (and, unlike their mercury SSDs, no word if the memory is american made, going to guess no. That would be the only reason i'd pay more.)
The prices seem pretty normal this time and they use standard SO-DIMM so there is no reason they would price it higher if you can get it in any store:
  • 4GB (1 x 4GB) PC3-14900 1867 MHz Memory Module $36.99
  • 8GB (1 x 8GB) PC3-14900 1867 MHz Memory Module $69.99
  • 8GB (2 x 4GB) PC3-14900 1867 MHz Upgrade Kit $68.00
 
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But why Apple decided to use DDR3 since the 27" model is Skylake-based?

The early generation of DDR4 is going to be about the same speed, if not even slower, as current DDR3 chips, and also much more expensive.
 
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The prices seem pretty normal this time and they use standard SO-DIMM so there is no reason they would price it higher if you can get it in any store:
They want $68 for 2x4GB of RAM. Newegg has multiple kits of the same speed for under $45. Their 4x8GB kit is $70 more expensive then an identical kit from newegg.
 
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