i just bought 1gb of memory to replace my 512mb.....can i add the 1gb to the 512 in there? or do i have to take the 512 out completely.....also, once installed, do i just turn my comptuer on and it will work, or is there any type of configuring i have to od?
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Some of those came with 2 256 sticks pre-installed. If that's the case, you'll have to take one out and install your new 1GB stick bringing you up to 1.25GB. If you have one 512 stick pre-installed, you can leave it in and just add the 1GB stick to bring you up to 1.5GB.
Its better to have one of 512, that way when you upgrade, you don't have to take any out. Other than that, not really any difference.
derajfast said:
I'm not familiar with that brand, maybe others are. I've used many diffferent brands. The ones that never caused a problem; Crucial, RAM purchased from Apple, Samsung and Microtech.
Mind you this is my personal experience, but I always try to stay away from brands that are unfamiliar to me, IMHO.
If you are in the USA I recommend Data Memory Systems - they are real Mac people, they have quality products and are honest. I have dealt with them for over 5 years.
Try this: Phone them. See how long it takes to get someone on the phone who can answer real Mac questions. Then try it with any other company.
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Trevor
CanadaRAM.com
Try this: Phone them. See how long it takes to get someone on the phone who can answer real Mac questions. Then try it with any other company.
Thanks
Trevor
CanadaRAM.com
derajfast said:
If you have the original install disks, run Apple Hardware Test.
Full test, especially the memory portion.
Trust me.