Most of us know buying RAM directly from the manufacturer isn’t the most cost effective method.  Many third party suppliers offer RAM upgrades for far less than what you’d pay if you added the additional memory when you first bought the computer.

Other World Computing (OWC) has announced new memory upgrade kits for the just released 21.5″ and 27″ iMacs.

Kits are available up to 16 gig.

-OWC 4GB DDR3 Memory Kit (2×2GB matched memory modules) – $87.99

56% lower cost than factory 4GB option.

-OWC 8GB DDR3 Memory Kit (2×4GB matched memory modules) – $475.99

Add to existing 4GB for 12GB total memory, upgrade not available as a factory option

-OWC 16GB DDR3 Memory Kit (4×4GB matched memory modules) – $949.99

32% lower cost than factory 16GB option, upgrade not offered as a factory option for 21.5″ models.

OWC Memory Upgrades are fully tested and certified for compatibility with the Apple model they are designed for and as such, come backed by a Lifetime Replacement Warranty. Additional money savings versus factory options are available for customers who take advantage of OWC’s memory trade-in rebate program, which offers up to $45.00 cash back for Apple factory iMac memory modules.

For more information visit the OWC web site.

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