updated to 16 MB on 2011 iMac 27.5 inch quad core will cause a slow start to the top?

Have 27.5 inch iMac OSX 10.11.3 computer. The memory of 4 MB.  Recently updated to 16 MB.  Now have the very slow start up.  15 minutes.

Should take 15 minutes to initialize 16 MB on a quad core computer?

ewcbhc wrote:

Have 27.5 inch iMac OSX 10.11.3 computer. The memory of 4 MB.  Recently updated to 16 MB.  Now have the very slow start up.  15 minutes.

Should take 15 minutes to initialize 16 MB on a quad core computer?

If you put expensive RAM and/or incorrect RAM then Yes. iMacs are very sensitive to the RAM and you must use quality RAM, more experienced on these forums users use OWC (www.macsales.com) or critical (direct purchase). RAM should also be installed in pairs. If you purchased anything else, then after a report of EtreCheck of your system and we can look for obvious problems.

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