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But as of my research, the only actual difference is easier to find correct RAM + lead free. When it comes to RAM - I see absolutely no reason at all to pick up the вЂњFor MacвЂќ Ram other than being sure itвЂ™s the вЂњcorrect oneвЂќ. IвЂ™m going to pick up an iMac at the end of the month. 'Take the guesswork out of upgrading your Mac system with compatible Crucial memory'

I call BS, the only thing you're paying extra for is IMHO this: OK, so it's high-density RAM vs more compatible low-density RAM? And speeds/timings? Well the specifications are identical. 'Component densities, speeds and timings'.

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With more than a decade of experience manufacturing and developing memory for all types of Apple computers, Crucial makes adding memory the easiest way to upgrade your Mac.' Apple computers have very specific memory requirements including component densities, speeds, and timings - that's why it's important to use memory that has been specifically engineered for your Mac. Simple to install, Crucial memory speeds up your Mac so you can increase your productivity. Take the guesswork out of upgrading your Mac system with compatible Crucial memory. It conforms to the industry standard DDR4 SODIMM layout of 260 pins and is compatible with systems that take DDR4 2666MT/s SODIMM memory.

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CT2K32G4S266M is a 64GB Kit consisting of (2) 32GB DDR4 SODIMM for Mac that operates at speeds up to 2666 MT/s and has a CL19 latency. 'Crucial Memory for Mac Systems delivers compatible, high performance memory, allowing you to increase system speeds and maximize productivity. This is the information from a store, so it seems like I've gotten pretty much a copy-paste answer: My conclusion: I refuse to believe there are any major differences between Mac and non-Mac as long as they have the same specifications.Дўx 32GB 'For Mac' is approx $480 here, the same specs but without 'For Mac' is $280. Other than the obvious environment positives, what else is there? Halogen-free is often just because of the lead-free manufacturing process, it's necessary. Regarding lead free and halogen free Lead free is good if you're going to eat the RAM, but I can't see any other positives than that. They had not heard about the issue I stated above with 2666MHz or dual channel, but I'm positive that the 'For Mac' versions will also have issues being mixed with Apple or other RAM. I'm sorry, but what exactly would an Intel based Mac have different from an Intel based PC?

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'Apple(R) computers often have very specific memory requirements, including particular component densities, speeds and SPD programming specifications, it's important to use memory that's engineered for your Mac plus these are lead free, halogen free. They should be purchased in kits to be as compatible as possible with dual channel (this is true, so OK) They stressed that they aren't identical, as one is 'For Mac' I'll try to answer my own question after a chat with Crucial: I will post the benchmark scores when IвЂ™m less tired. This RAM outperforms the original one, but should (as with any RAM on Mac) replace the original sticks rather than adding. I now got the fastest speed and highest benchmark score. I then removed all RAM and installed Crucial in 1 and 3 Iike from factory) but left the Apple RAM on my desk.

This made the clock speed for all RAM go back to 2667, but proved my suspicion that Dual channel would be disabled, with a much lower benchmark score. Still faster multi core performance than stock.ДЇor the fun of it, I put Apple at 1 and 2, and Crucial at 3 and 4. There are pretty much only three manufacturers of RAM chips.ДЄpple has originally installed them at slot 1 and 3 (from bottom) and I tested with adding to slot 2 and 4.ДЇrom my benchmark results, this proves that Dual Channel is retained, but all RAM is clocked at 2133 instead of 2667 MHz. This confirms for me that Apple purchases whatever is cheapest for them.

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Update - IвЂ™ve gotten my iMac 27 2020, which had Hynix chips.

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