powerbook ram

[garzy]

im going to buy ram for a 12in powerbook
does it matter if its 200 or 184pin? as long as its PC2100 DDR its okay right? the 200pin is a lot more expensive but thats what the apple store is selling for the 12in powerbook

[MrMacMan]

Go for the safe bet 200. (http://dealram.com/prices/systems/23074/256MB.html?1,2)

[garzy]

i know 200pin will work

what i want to know is if it matters if the ram is 184 pin

[Bear]

Originally posted by totalr0xx0r
i know 200pin will work

what i want to know is if it matters if the ram is 184 pin
If the ram doesn't match the proper specifications, it won't work.

Also, with a different number of pins, the form factor may be different enough that you could damage the memory slot rendering it useless.

And there is always a chance of damaging something if they are mismatched.