upgrade advice or is all good for now?

Hi!

I am new to hackintosh, and do not know a lot about computers.

I use Lightroom and Photoshop on a professional level as photographer.

I have ordered a 16 RAM. It is only possible to use RAM in one slut or else I get an error msg. Max for MO is 16 RAM, so I hope it will work in one slot only.

If you take a look at the specs, would you say I would benefit on upgrade on any part - or is all good?

trak2r said:

Hi!

I am new to hackintosh, and do not know a lot about computers.

I use Lightroom and Photoshop on a professional level as photographer.

I have ordered a 16 RAM. It is only possible to use RAM in one slut or else I get an error msg. Max for MO is 16 RAM, so I hope it will work in one slot only.

If you take a look at the specs, would you say I would benefit on upgrade on any part - or is all good?

Click to expand...

Please list all of your hardware that you plan on using. In particular, the motherboard and CPU.

trs96 said:

Please list all of your hardware that you plan on using. In particular, the motherboard and CPU.

Click to expand...

Thank you. It is the setup listed in my signature - here is what I can get from the computer:

Motherboard: Asus P8H61-M PRO

CPU: 3,29 GHz Intel Core i3

4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 (16 GB ordered)

HD SSD 500GB

AMD Radeon HD 6xxx 1024 MB

iMac (27-inch, Late 2013)



AMD Radeon HD 6xxx:



Chipset Model: AMD Radeon HD 6xxx

Type: GPU

Bus: PCIe

PCIe Lane Width: x16

VRAM (Total): 1024 MB

Vendor: ATI (0x1002)

Device ID: 0x6760

Revision ID: 0x0000

Displays:

P221W:

Resolution: 1680 x 1050 @ 60 Hz

Pixel Depth: 32-Bit Color (ARGB8888)

Display Serial Number: 9X106653NB

Main Display: Yes

Mirror: Off

Online: Yes

Rotation: Supported

Automatically Adjust Brightness: No



BANK 0/DIMM1:



Size: 4 GB

Type: DDR3

Speed: 1333 MHz

Status: OK

Manufacturer: Nanya Technology

Part Number: NT4GC64B8HB0NF-CG

Serial Number: 0C05030B000A0209

Just to clarify your question. You are asking whether you can install a single 16GB DIMM of ram on that H61 motherboard that has just two slots ? I don't think so. You could only install two 8GB ram modules for a maximum of 16 GB. Always check the motherboard manual to determine what it's maximum capacity is. If you need to troubleshoot why both of your ram slots do not work then post in Hardware Troubleshooting section of the Forum.

trs96 said:

Just to clarify your question. You are asking whether you can install a single 16GB DIMM of ram on that H61 motherboard that has just two slots ? I don't think so. You could only install two 8GB ram modules for a maximum of 16 GB. Always check the motherboard manual to determine what it's maximum capacity is. If you need to troubleshoot why both of your ram slots do not work then post in Hardware Troubleshooting section of the Forum.

Click to expand...

I ask - in generel - if the set up is ok to run Lightroom and Photoshop on a pro level - or there is one or more points that would greatly improve the performance in the workflow of the software.

Regarding RAM upgrade: I will soon know if 16 Ram in a single slot will work. The manual of the Mo suggested it would be ok, ei. 12+4 Ram instead of 8+8. But 16+0 RAM.. time will tell.

So I guess - with my little knowledge of computers - I am asking if the Motherboard and the CPU (and the graphic card?) are up to a decent level to run the software mentioned. Hope that clarifies. And thank you for your time!

trak2r said:

I ask - in general - if the set up is ok to run Lightroom and Photoshop on a pro level - or there is one or more points that would greatly improve the performance in the workflow of the software.

Regarding RAM upgrade: I will soon know if 16 Ram in a single slot will work. The manual of the Mo suggested it would be ok, ei. 12+4 Ram instead of 8+8. But 16+0 RAM.. time will tell.

So I guess - with my little knowledge of computers - I am asking if the Motherboard and the CPU (and the graphic card?) are up to a decent level to run the software mentioned. Hope that clarifies. And thank you for your time!

Click to expand...

Your motherboard only accepts DDR3 RAM, which has a maximum capacity of 8GB per stick. If you have purchased a 16GB RAM stick, that is most likely a DDR4 RAM stick, which is not compatible with your motherboard.

Jamesbond007 said:

Your motherboard only accepts DDR3 RAM, which has a maximum capacity of 8GB per stick. If you have purchased a 16GB RAM stick, that is most likely a DDR4 RAM stick, which is not compatible with your motherboard.

Click to expand...

Thx for your input.

RAM specs:Samsung - DDR3 - 16 GB - DIMM 240-pin - 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 - CL11 - 1.35 V

We will see if it works when/if it arrives.

If you ignore the RAM for a second and look past it, what do you see with your tech experienced eyes?

trak2r said:

Thx for your input.

RAM specs:Samsung - DDR3 - 16 GB - DIMM 240-pin - 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 - CL11 - 1.35 V

We will see if it works when/if it arrives.

If you ignore the RAM for a second and look past it, what do you see with your tech experienced eyes?

Click to expand...

There are 16GB DDR3 RAM sticks available for use on server motherboards, but those RAM sticks do not work with consumer motherboards like your own. If you are certain you have ordered a 16GB DDR3 RAM stick, then it is probable it is for server motherboard use.

What version of MacOS do you plan to use (or have installed) on your computer? And what is the exact model of the graphics card you are using?

Jamesbond007 said:

There are 16GB DDR3 RAM sticks available for use on server motherboards, but those RAM sticks do not work with consumer motherboards like your own. If you are certain you have ordered a 16GB DDR3 RAM stick, then it is probable it is for server motherboard use.

What version of MacOS do you plan to use (or have installed) on your computer? And what is the exact model of the graphics card you are using?

Click to expand...

this it what the MO manual says: see attached screenshot

and let's stop guessing about the RAM please it will arrive today or tomorrow, then we will know for sure.

You guys were right about the RAM - it did not work.

I will open a trouble shoot on 2 slots RAM (since only one slot is working)

Regarding the specific graphic card name: not able to find it - even on the card.

OS system vs. running: Sierra 10.12.6