How much memory do the macrumors.com readers have?

[JupiterZen]

Now that we are inspecting each others hardware :) thru these forums, I was wondering what amounts of memory you all put in your precious babies ;)

I would think everybody just goes to the max, with the memory prices being reasonable these days.

[thebt]

Why go to the max?
I have 512MB in my new iMac, it's enough for me... and for now :)
Maybe I add a second 512MB chip next year..
My dual G4 has 896 MB

[mac15]

512mbs , thats two 256mbs chips in an imac

its great, I would like more but $$$ is needed :D

[edesignuk]

Originally posted by JupiterZen
I would think everybody just goes to the max, with the memory prices being reasonable these days.
I currently have 2 x 512Mb DIMMS in my QS, I'm thinking about maxing it out to 1.5Gb by adding an extra 512Mb DIMM, but currently I don't need it...and besides...I'm saving for when the new PowerBooks are released :D

[King Cobra]

Cube: 1024MB
iMac: 160MB
iBook: 128MB

Remembering who started this: 30 seconds :p

[peterjhill]

512 MB in my Ti800
384 (I think) in my PMac 8100 (that machine is a bitch to install memory in)

[F/reW/re]

iBook dual USB.
I have got 384 MB RAM at the moment, but I'm about to send the order for a 512 MB chip so I'll will have 640.

[cb911]

hey, there's no option for 768?!:rolleyes:

anyway, i've got 768MB in my TiBook 667. in my PC i've got 512MB.

[JupiterZen]

Originally posted by cb911
hey, there's no option for 768?!:rolleyes:

anyway, i've got 768MB in my TiBook 667. in my PC i've got 512MB.



I had just 10 options so I had to make a selection :)

You can always vote the option "just scraped together some modules and ended up with 768MB" ;)

[mmmdreg]

640MB..the standard 128 plus a custom 640MB

[saint]

192 MB in my iBook: came with 64 and added 128
but now I wish I had added some more, also wish the iBook had another ram slot.

[cb911]

oh man, only 10 options? oh well, i voted for the 'scraped some together'.

i wonder how many have 2GB or more?:eek: :eek: :D

[User X]

I have two 512mb and one 128mb for a total of 1152mb. I want to get another 512mb to max it out but it is not really a necesary right now. I can get one for about $65 + shipping right now but I think they will go down even more with new powermacs being DDR. I will wait and see.

[Dr. Distortion]

G4: 448 MB
iMac 500 mhz: 512 MB
iMac 300 mhz (oc'ed 233): 256 MB
7600/400 G3: 240 MB
Powerbook 180c: 14 MB
Powermac 800 (Quadra): 40 MB
Phillips VG8245 (MSX 2): 128kB

various light switches: n* 1 b

Toshiba laptop: 256 MB

-Dr. D.

[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by User X
I have two 512mb and one 128mb for a total of 1152mb. I want to get another 512mb to max it out but it is not really a necesary right now. I can get one for about $65 + shipping right now but I think they will go down even more with new powermacs being DDR. I will wait and see.

i'm in the exact same situation..

what machine do you have and where can you get it for 65 bucks?? i thought they were still about 125 or so last i checked.... i have the dp 800 quicksilver....

[krossfyter]

wondering if there is a store that will let you trade in your 2 256 chips for one 512 and pay the difference. anyone know??? if so that would be killer.

[edesignuk]

Originally posted by krossfyter
wondering if there is a store that will let you trade in your 2 256 chips for one 512 and pay the difference. anyone know??? if so that would be killer.
I doubt it!

[awulf]

Power Macintosh 7600/132- 72MB
Mac IIsi - 5MB
Mac Plus - 4MB
PowerBook 100 -4MB
Mac Classic - 4MB

TI-83 Calculator - 32KB

I would get more memory for my PM but costs about AU$256 for 64MB
And my computer has a whole lot of different modules stuck in but they still interlace well

[cleo]

iMac: 512
iBook: 384, but soon to be 640, as B2TM is hooking me up ;)

Oh yes... so I'll have a 256 MB iBook chip for sale in a week or so... $50, anyone?

[Mr. Anderson]

Both my machines have a gig - I look forward to a new machine so I can get even more.

D

[mnkeybsness]

512...soon to be a gig...hopefully

[evildead]

Rev A 466 iMac: 192MB
G4 867 QuickSilver: 1.5GB

-evildead

[Rower_CPU]

none of the above:
512 + 128 = 640

[ibookin']

Originally posted by awulf
Power Macintosh 7600/132- 72MB
Mac IIsi - 5MB
Mac Plus - 4MB
PowerBook 100 -4MB
Mac Classic - 4MB

TI-83 Calculator - 32KB

I would get more memory for my PM but costs about AU$256 for 64MB
And my computer has a whole lot of different modules stuck in but they still interlace well

Since we're on the subject of calculator memory my TI-89 has 890KB (I think). Pretty bad for something that cost $179US (when I bought it, now it's $139:( )
Anyway, here goes:

iBook- 384MB
Macintosh Quadra 650- 64MB
Macintosh Quadra 605- 36MB
Macintosh Quadra 610- 8MB
Macintosh LC575- 36MB

AMD Athlon 1700+ - 768MB

[ShaolinMiddleFinger]

Originally posted by F/reW/re
iBook dual USB.
I have got 384 MB RAM at the moment, but I'm about to send the order for a 512 MB chip so I'll will have 640.

Wow....exactly what I was gonna write.....

[me hate windows]

I got 576:) in a G4 400
2x256
and
1x64

[Rajj]

I have a Tibook so Ram is more expensive!!:mad:

I have 512mb now sigh... maybe later I will get a gig($400)!!!

[SilvorX]

192 in this cruddy peecee, n it only supports 256 megs...grrrr

cant wait to get a mac :D

[mnkeybsness]

Originally posted by xrhajj
I have a Tibook so Ram is more expensive!!:mad:

I have 512mb now sigh... maybe later I will get a gig($400)!!!


you can get ram a lot cheaper at 3rd party sites instead of buying from apple who seem to rip you off on ram

[scem0]

I got 256 in my 450 MHz pMac. I might get more later, but a video card is higher on my list of things to buy....

[Over Achiever]

Originally posted by SilvorX
192 in this cruddy peecee, n it only supports 256 megs...grrrr

cant wait to get a mac :D

Hehe, same here. My desktop PC (200 MHz) has 32 MB, and it maxes out at 128 MB :eek:

My laptop PC (550 MHz), I just upgraded to 192 MB from 64 MB and it maxes out at 256 MB :eek:

Oh yeah, I upgraded my laptop since now it seems i'll be waiting for october to get my powerbook...grrr...I hate this computer I have.:mad:

Can't wait to get me a powerbook!:D

[King Cobra]

>(awulf) TI-83 Calculator - 32KB

Only wusses use a measily TI-83! :eek: :D :p

If you want real power from TI, go with model 89. It's beats the heck out of the 83, 83 plus AND the 86. And it's worth EVERY penny.

ibookin'@mwny, what minimum amount of RAM would you suggest for a TI-89?

[MacUser1]

powermac g4 - 256
powerbook - 384
ibook - 384

[Over Achiever]

Originally posted by King Cobra
If you want real power from TI, go with model 89. It's beats the heck out of the 83, 83 plus AND the 86. And it's worth EVERY penny.

Ah, I remember my 86. Its the best for games...good space, very stable. Too bad mine got stolen...:eek:

If you plan on going to college, do yourself a favor and get an 89! Very useful...I had mine when it first came out...profs didn't know much about them...I could use them on calc tests! Too bad some are banning them now...:(

The TI-89 is great.

[Over Achiever]

Originally posted by King Cobra
ibookin'@mwny, what minimum amount of RAM would you suggest for a TI-89?

huh? you can change the ram? how? why?:confused:

[cb911]

wow, there are quite a few here that have close to, or more than 1GB RAM.:eek: :eek: :D

hopefully i'll be one of them soon as well.:D :D

[Geert]

128Mb currently, just received a 256Mb stick, which will be plugged in when I'm home :D

So technically still 128Mb and that's what I voted.
But only downside is that I cannot seem to have the 256Mb and 1 of the 64 at the same time :confused:
Oh well, anything's better than 128Mb so...

[Geert]

Sorry for BP, but whooohoooo, just plugged in my new 256Mb stick.
Man, me iMac has come back to live, everything is much faster.
scrolling, surfing, iPhoto, ...
This is just great.
I'm installing my Jag copy this wkend, I'm anxious to know what Jag will give.

[King Cobra]

>(Over Achiever) I could use [the TI-89] on calc tests! Too bad some are banning them now...:(

That's really stupid, IMO. I know that with NMQSTs and SATs you are not allowed to use a TI-92 Plus or any other Calculator with a keyboard-like design. But if you ban TI-89s you might as well ban every model of TI built in the form of the Graphing Calculator series. I know that there are special programs you can input to model calcs like the TI-89, but it wouldn't hurt to put limitations on Calculators. :rolleyes:

>(KC) ibookin'@mwny, what minimum amount of RAM would you suggest for a TI-89?

>(Over Achiever) huh? you can change the ram? how? why?:confused:

Let's say you wanted your TI-89 to solve a complex exponential growth function by trying to isolate in the root part of the exponent, and you ran out of memory. If you have more, your calculator can do a lot more calculations, FYI.

[TyleRomeo]

haha, my silly ass IBM has 64MB. It's pretty pathetic. Where are you dual 1.25?

[barkmonster]

I've got a beige G3 with 192Mb, I was going to upgrade to 384Mb last year (it's all my POS G3 can take) but the RAM prices kept changing around the £18 mark for 128Mb, I'm kicking myself now because the price of 128Mb has been stuck at £33 - £38 all year.

I'm going to add another 128 soon, 320Mb should be enough till I get a faster mac, spending much more on stuff for my mac would just be wasted money that I could save up towards a new G4.

[Over Achiever]

Originally posted by King Cobra

That's really stupid, IMO. I know that with NMQSTs and SATs you are not allowed to use a TI-92 Plus or any other Calculator with a keyboard-like design. But if you ban TI-89s you might as well ban every model of TI built in the form of the Graphing Calculator series. I know that there are special programs you can input to model calcs like the TI-89, but it wouldn't hurt to put limitations on Calculators. :rolleyes:

I know. But I have a little brother that took the ACTs...they personally checked every calc in the room he told me. Its not just the programs on the TI-89...its the symbolic manuplation capabilities or something. But FYI, the TI-89 is banned for ACTs, and I've been a TA in classes where they're just banning all graphing calculators because of the text editor.:eek: I personally have been in a quantum chemistry class where graphing calculators were banned...it sucked. This is stupid, but its happening.

As for the RAM thing, I just dunno how to upgrade it.;)

[Megaquad]

I have 320 MB.. (64+256),not too much but I can hold on till I get my TiBook.

[mc68k]

I have 768MB, all interleaved, in my 9600/300.

The funny thing is, with 12 RAM slots, 768MB is only half the potential!

[beez7777]

I have the standard 256 that came with my new iMac. Does anyone recommend putting in more? maybe another 256?

[mc68k]

Originally posted by beez7777
I have the standard 256 that came with my new iMac. Does anyone recommend putting in more? maybe another 256? Yes. 256 will suck for X. There is a SO-DIMM slot easily acessible under the bottom hatch. You can buy PC100 SO-DIMMS for it for relatively cheap.

Buying memory is the cheapest way to make your system faster and better.

There is another DIMM slot, but you have to take the computer apart.

[King Cobra]

I recommend having NO LESS than 512MB for your computer, unless your computer only supports up to 320MB or so. Maximize it now if you haven't already.

For the cheapest memory, go here (http://18004memory.com).

[Rower_CPU]

Those are damn good prices, KC.

What's their warranty like? I couldn't find any info...

[King Cobra]

"WARRANTY Seller’s memory has a lifetime warranty against defects. This does not apply to system or software compatibility or for parts ordered and installed improperly by the purchaser. Since this is a self-installed product, Coast to Coast Liability shall be limited to the refund or replacement of memory only."

[mc68k]

Originally posted by Rower_CPU
What's their warranty like? I couldn't find any info... They're in the mac mags.

Last time I saw they were lifetime warranty.

With a name like 18004memory, I would rather go w/OWC. Never had a prob w/them.

[master_cheif]

G4 DA 667-512mb

[Hemingray]

Well, TECHNICALLY I have 1.5GB sitting in my G4... only problem is it only registers 1GB because it's the Yikes architecture, which only recognizes 256MB per DIMM. :(

[beez7777]

Why is 18004memory ram so much chaper than crucial? is there that much of a quality difference between the two? i have heard some good things about crucial, but the are really expensive

[King Cobra]

My father has purchased 1GB of memory for my Cube and his G3, along with some memory for his PowerBook G3. The memory has not given us any problems, AFAIK.

I haven't tried memory from Crucial, but why bother when you can get whatever works in its most reduced price form?

[mc68k]

Originally posted by King Cobra
…but why bother when you can get whatever works in its most reduced price form? It's quantity vs quality. I'm sure crucial charges more for a reason.

Cheaper memory is usually cheaper for a reason. Even w/a lifetime warranty, if something breaks, you have to go through the headache of taking it back.

I've heard everything good about Crucial, but nothing on 1800.

Your call.

[britboy]

I have 768 in my tibook 500. I wouldn't mind upgrading it to the full 1GB though. Probably just wait for my next machine to do that.....
My old 7600 has 384MB RAM.

[King Cobra]

>(mc68k) I've heard everything good about Crucial, but nothing on 1800.

I guess it's because they don't advertise that much. Some of the best dealers are the ones that do no/little advertising.

Some people may have had issues with 1800 memory before, but that was because they were working on fixing the memory for the 4.1.8 firmware update provided by Apple.

[LimeiBook86]

Well I have one 64 mb memory soddered onto my iBook SE (came with it)but I added a 256mb ram so now I have 320! :) It's maxed out!