The New 27-Inch iMac With Retina 5K Display Supports Up to 64GB of RAM

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Posted October 14, 2015 at 4:03pm by iClarified

The newly launched 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display supports up to 64GB of RAM, according to OWC.

In addition to kits now being offered for up to 32GB utilizing 4GB and 8GB modules, OWC will shortly begin offering kits of 32GB, 48GB and 64GB, utilizing modules of up to 16GB per slot for up to double the maximum memory offered via Apple factory options.

It is very important to note that only these newly introduced “Apple iMac with 27-inch Retina 5K display Late 2015” models with model ID 17,1 are able to support these higher memory configurations. Prior iMac 27” with Retina Display models support a maximum of 32GB. Check out our easy to use iMac memory guide online here to see the maximum available memory options for all Apple iMacs.

To learn more about the new iMacs just launched click here.

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Dude - October 14, 2015 at 6:28pm

Are there tasks that actually require anywhere near 64GB of RAM? My Mac Mini 2.6 quad core has 16GB and it never even surpassed 8GB of utilization for RAM.

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gamerscul9870 - October 15, 2015 at 2:39am

Yes. Multiple projects on screen that have much detail in them depending on what people work with in them.