Other World Computing has launched 16GB RAM upgrade options for the 2011 iMac line released earlier this week. The RAM upgrades are PC3-10600 DDR3 1333MHz rated, and available at substantial discounts compared to Apple’s offerings. A 8GB kit with 2x4GB is $105, just less than half the price at Apple, and a full 16GB kit — 4x4GB — is $210, a 65 percent savings over Apple’s $600.
In addition to the 4GB-based options, 16, 24 and 32GB upgrades featuring 8GB chipsets are available for pre-order. The 8GB bundles are not available from Apple and only work with 27-inch iMac models. The 16GB kit is $1,500; the 24GB package is $1,600, and 32GB is $3,000.
All the options include a lifetime advance replacement warranty and a money-back guarantee. OWC also offers a cash-back trade-in of up to $26 per Apple factory 2x2GB memory.
