Memory questions (specific tech questions)

[StellaBlue]

Hi,

I have a late 2005 Power Mac G5 Dual 2 GHz.
I have 2 1G memory sticks in there now (came with it). I want to add about 8 additional Gigs, in 4 2G stick pairs. Should I leave the first pair where it is, and put the new bigger pairs outside of it, or should I start with the 2G pairs in the first slots and move the 1G pair to the outer slots?

Also, I know my DDR2 SDRAM speeds have to be 333 or 400. Does that mean "at least?" Because, the stick I'm looking at on TigerDirect is a 533 speed. Should work, right? Here it is: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2905798&CatId=3408

Finally, I'm open to any suggestions for other ways to speed up my startup and switching between users, too.

Thanks!
Jason

 

[jodelli]

Mactracker says that a late 2005 G5 can use PC2-4200 533 ram.

 

[BlueRevolution]

I don't believe it matters what order you put the memory in so long as they are properly paired, but 333 or 400 means 333 or 400.

 

[StellaBlue]

Thank you both.

Please forgive my question BlueRevolution, I don't mean to offend you: Are you speaking from a tech standpoint or the standpoint of an English Teacher? Know what I mean?

I ask because I can't find any slower ram anywhere, and I assume the 400 is like a minimum. Unless you know differently (tech-wise).

Thanks, looking forward to your response.

I am excited to upgrade my memory!!!

Jason

 

[JustGretchen]

http://eshop.macsales.com/MyOWC/Upg...4&type=Memory&TI=2207&shoupgrds=Show+Upgrades

or you could buy from there and you know it will work.

 

[StellaBlue]

Thank you JustGretchen. I bought it from there...saved me a few bucks too!

8 gigs coming my way!

 

[BlueRevolution]

Please forgive my question BlueRevolution, I don't mean to offend you: Are you speaking from a tech standpoint or the standpoint of an English Teacher? Know what I mean?

A tech standpoint, thank you very much. 😉 If it says you need 333 or 400, you can't use 500.