PowerMac G5 and iMac G5 RAM

[zosma]

Looking at the specs for the iMac G5 and the Powermac G5, they both use DDR400 PC3200 RAM. Can anybody confirm if the RAM can be interchanged between the models? I wouldn't want to put in a big order for RAM and not have it work.

[wdlove]

Looking at the specs for the iMac G5 and the Powermac G5, they both use DDR400 PC3200 RAM. Can anybody confirm if the RAM can be interchanged between the models? I wouldn't want to put in a big order for RAM and not have it work.

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[sjpetry]

I got my memory from here (http://www.18004memory.com/).

It is the cheapest place, and the ram works flawlessly.


You are paying for the name with the other stuff. ;)

[debroglie]

I got my memory from here (http://www.18004memory.com/).

It is the cheapest place, and the ram works flawlessly.


You are paying for the name with the other stuff. ;)

I'll second 1-800-4-MEMORY. I've had great experiences with them.

Now to answer your questions, yes (to the best of a my knowledge), RAM is interchangeable between the G5 iMacs and G5 Powermacs

[topgunn]

I got my memory from here (http://www.18004memory.com/).

It is the cheapest place, and the ram works flawlessly.


You are paying for the name with the other stuff. ;)
1GB of RAM for the iMac G5 is $130 at that place. Crucial has it for $120. I would go to newegg here (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220030) where you can get a 1GB stick for your iMac or Power Mac for around $100.

[topgunn]

Also, you can use the same memory in the latest iMac, Power Mac, eMac and mini. They all use DDR400 memory.

[zosma]

Thanks for the replies. I assumed you could interchange the RAM, but it's not wise to make a mass order without knowing for sure. Turns out I'm getting a good enough deal that 3rd party RAM won't save me enough to go that route so I guess it doesn't matter anyway.

[debroglie]

1GB of RAM for the iMac G5 is $130 at that place. Crucial has it for $120. I would go to newegg here (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220030) where you can get a 1GB stick for your iMac or Power Mac for around $100.


I don't know where you got the 130 price from, but here (http://www.18004memory.com/cart/addcart.asp?Try=Yes&itemID=502574&itemTYPE=cat) is 1gig of iMac memory at the site for $83.

[topgunn]

I don't know where you got the 130 price from, but here (http://www.18004memory.com/cart/addcart.asp?Try=Yes&itemID=502574&itemTYPE=cat) is 1gig of iMac memory at the site for $83.
Your link doesn't work for me. I got the price by going to the company's homepage, clicking on Apple, selecting the iMac G5 2.0GHz 20", clicking next and noting the price of $129.00.

I would love to be able to get 1GB of iMac memory for $83 if you could tell me how you got there.

[topgunn]

The cheapest I can find any PC3200 1GB RAM sticks at 18004memory.com is just over $100. Am I missing some sort of coupon codes or special deals?