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1 GB RAM enough for Leopard, or should I upgrade?
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where are you getting that for 25? also the apple support site is stating only 512 is required.
Maximize Your Ram Don't Do It The Half A** Way What Mac Model?
What computer model please? You should maximize the ram to as much as the computer is allowed to have to maximize your Leopard Happiness. Why did you not tell us what model Mac you have?
MacMan check out Newegg.com
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Well its not the fact of being able to spend the money, more so the fact that If I need to spend the money. I usually have around 600+ ram left when running my usual apps. How much do you think that will decrease with leopard?
Will not running the Dual Channel be a factor of speed?
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Well its not the fact of being able to spend the money, more so the fact that If I need to spend the money. I usually have around 600+ ram left when running my usual apps. How much do you think that will decrease with leopard?
Will not running the Dual Channel be a factor of speed?
Speed will drop 5-8%, all other things being equal. Is that free RAM or inactive? What is your page in/out ratio as shown in Activity Monitor?
His 2GB Kit is $86 Why Would You Want To Put Less In For Such A Small Fee?
$86 for the 2GB Kit
Sorry but I do not see his profile. That would be TWO 1GB sticks I believe not ONE 1GB stick.
$86 for the 2GB Kit
Usually a combination of both, sometimes more free, sometime more inactive.
My page ins/outs right now is 27223/39
you dont need ram now in tiger if thats avg use. since leopard wants more ram i say get the 1gig stick and see how it is
once the ratio of page in/page out is 10:1 i want more ram. however, i cant do that now as my machine is maxed out lol
Click on djnardu. Select View Public Profile from the drop down and look at Additional Information. A lot of effort, I know. Ppl should post profiles in sigs.
86 is a little much and if I wanted 2 gigs of ram i could just buy two 1gb stick for 25 each only 50 dollars.
Exact specs listed on my Mac
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146580
One sec sry posted the wrong Memory
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820208314
Exact specs listed on my Mac
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146580
One sec sry posted the wrong Memory
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820208314
Make sure its the correct RAM. http://guides.macrumors.com/Understanding_Intel_Mac_RAM
Upgrading 1G at a time is fine, if that's what you want to do.
Nope. 240pin DIMM. You need a 200 pin SO-DIMM. iMacs use laptop RAM, not desktop.
Upgrading 1G at a time is fine, if that's what you want to do.
Nope. 240pin DIMM. You need a 200 pin SO-DIMM. iMacs use laptop RAM, not desktop.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145012
this is an example of the specs of ram you need that will work for you
i personally have pny brand and they have been great but thats my opinion
this is an example of the specs of ram you need that will work for you
i personally have pny brand and they have been great but thats my opinion
U sure because thats the same stick thats running in my Mac right now only 512
No its not. iMacs take 200 pin SO-DIMMS. Read the link about Mac Intel RAM I posted.
U sure because thats the same stick thats running in my Mac right now only 512
yea he was right. make sure it 200pin ddr2 667 pc2 5300 ram
2GB Kit For $50 Is An Insane Deal You Are Crazy Not To Do
OK I see you were mistaken on what ram you need. I'm pretty sure the $86 2GB Kit deal I posted above is the best you will find anywhere. And you should definitely do 2GB not the half a** 1.5GB way.
This is your Mac. Apple iMac "Core Duo" 1.83 17-Inch Specs (MA199LL)
Please include it in your request for help or ad to your signature. Thanks.
If you can get that deal you are INSANE not to do it. That is an incredible deal. Where from whom? Link?
OK I see you were mistaken on what ram you need. I'm pretty sure the $86 2GB Kit deal I posted above is the best you will find anywhere. And you should definitely do 2GB not the half a** 1.5GB way.
This is your Mac. Apple iMac "Core Duo" 1.83 17-Inch Specs (MA199LL)
Please include it in your request for help or ad to your signature. Thanks.
he was looking at the wrong type of ram though but if it was true multimedia is absolutely right
fyi i got my first gig stick in jan for 100 dollars then my 2nd one gig stick for 40 dollars in aug. same exact brand too
:edit: that will work! havent heard of the company though so id read reviews before getting for sure
Reviews sound good
here is a kingston too
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134546
Transcend is good. I have used them before for other memory products (SD cards, etc.) and they have always worked reliably for me.
PS Multimedia is correct. For $24, why go thru RAM install twice?
PS Multimedia is correct. For $24, why go thru RAM install twice?
$48 For The 2GB Kit Is Insanely Cheap And You Must Buy TWO
Trying to pass on an extra $24 for a total of 2GB instead of 1.5GB is truly misguided thinking that you will live to regret. You want to buy the ram at the same time so you have a matched pair.
You are nuts not to buy TWO of those at that price and the reviews are right there on the order page.
Trying to pass on an extra $24 for a total of 2GB instead of 1.5GB is truly misguided thinking that you will live to regret. You want to buy the ram at the same time so you have a matched pair.