15" pb ram difference

higgs · Jan 12, 2003, 05:16 PM

With apple updating the ram to ddr, how big of a difference will that make in performance between the sdram?

Sakino · Jan 12, 2003, 10:08 PM

Anyone want to inform me?

MrMacMan · Jan 12, 2003, 10:43 PM

Not much because what apple really did was in *lam-o terms* fake the DDR, apple really doesn't do a great job adding DDR so they don't add total support (lack of preformance) but it does show.

DDR is better than SD for many factors, such as it is DDR!
hehe, nah it is better.

Sakino · Jan 12, 2003, 10:47 PM

Would you say its a good enough reason to wait around for the 15 inch pb then?

MacBandit · Jan 12, 2003, 10:54 PM

Just look at the XBench reports showing ram speed. It makes quite a difference. Especially the added bus speed. Also remember the system bus allows DMA(Direct Memmory Access) to many important subsystems i.e. video, hard drive, etc..

Sakino · Jan 12, 2003, 11:18 PM

Its just been eatting me a live because i really dont feel like waiting for a new pb, but at the same time i want the best of the best.

benixau · Jan 13, 2003, 02:42 PM

sakino, if you want the best of the best the you will be waiting forever.

but, in this case i would wait until they release the new powerbooks. the new pbs have this weird thing called airport reception

Over Achiever · Jan 13, 2003, 03:58 PM

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Originally posted by benixau
but, in this case i would wait until they release the new powerbooks. the new pbs have this weird thing called airport reception

better airport reception...thats worth waiting for in my book.

Jan 12, 2003, 05:16 PM	#1
higgs macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2003	15" pb ram difference With apple updating the ram to ddr, how big of a difference will that make in performance between the sdram?

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MrMacMan macrumors 601 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: 1 Block away from NYC.	Not much because what apple really did was in lam-o terms fake the DDR, apple really doesn't do a great job adding DDR so they don't add total support (lack of preformance) but it does show. DDR is better than SD for many factors, such as it is DDR! hehe, nah it is better. __________________ There is a little Steve in all of us! -->Folding is Fighting Against Disease and help MacRumors. Join Today!<-- Props to --> Shadowfax For Making My Avatar! IM Me On AIM Already!

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MacBandit macrumors 601 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Springfield, OR (Home of the Simpsons)	Just look at the XBench reports showing ram speed. It makes quite a difference. Especially the added bus speed. Also remember the system bus allows DMA(Direct Memmory Access) to many important subsystems i.e. video, hard drive, etc.. __________________ Folding@Home "Folding FAQ," for more information. Fold with your PS3. Message me on the Playstation Network ID 'MacBandit'

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benixau macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia	sakino, if you want the best of the best the you will be waiting forever. but, in this case i would wait until they release the new powerbooks. the new pbs have this weird thing called airport reception __________________ Rather own a Mac than a Dell

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Jan 12, 2003, 10:08 PM	#2
Sakino macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2003	Anyone want to inform me?

Jan 12, 2003, 10:47 PM	#4
Sakino macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2003	Would you say its a good enough reason to wait around for the 15 inch pb then?

Jan 12, 2003, 11:18 PM	#6
Sakino macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2003	Its just been eatting me a live because i really dont feel like waiting for a new pb, but at the same time i want the best of the best.