RAM question re old iMac

[macadd1ct]

I have been given an old indigo iMac (G3?) with only 64MB of RAM.. sorry if this is a silly question, but can I buy any RAM for it.. or is there a specific type for this computer..?
The plan is to fix it up for a child to word process on and surf the net.. no big plans for anything else. Seems a shame to throw it out.
Regards

 

[macadd1ct]

surely someone knows the answer to this?
Please help

 

[bartelby]

Hmmmm, You need to learn some patience.

But if the iMac is an Indigo (either 350MHz or 400MHz) you'll need:

168-pin, 64-bit-wide 8ns PC100 SDRAM (3.3v)

Ebay would be the best place to get it.
Crucial sell it but it's quite expensive.

 

[Killyp]

Sure you can! I've got 512 MB of RAM in mine, and it runs fantastically.

It will take up to 1 GB, but Tiger runs pretty well on mine, not sure 1 GB would make a difference because I suspect the graphics processing is holding it back...

 

[spork183]

surely someone knows the answer to this?
Please help

www.dealram.com

plug in the model and processor, they'll give you a list with prices. You are probably looking at pc100 or pc 133. Is this a slot load cd, or a tray load cd? slot loads are simple to upgrade memory. tray loads are more of a pain. the processors slower than 350mhz are tray load. 350 and higher were slot load.

 

[spork183]

http://dealnews.com/memory/prices/systems/Apple-i-Mac-G3-350-700-PC100-SDRAM/8/512MB.html

$54 for 512mb

 

[macadd1ct]

Hmmmm, You need to learn some patience.

hehe.. sorry.. thanks everyone. your advice is appreciated

 

[bartelby]

http://dealnews.com/memory/prices/systems/Apple-i-Mac-G3-350-700-PC100-SDRAM/8/512MB.html

$54 for 512mb

Those are some cheap prices!!
And it looks like they ship internationally too!!

Excellent!

Cheers for putting up the link!

 

[macadd1ct]

www.dealram.com

plug in the model and processor, they'll give you a list with prices. You are probably looking at pc100 or pc 133. Is this a slot load cd, or a tray load cd? slot loads are simple to upgrade memory. tray loads are more of a pain. the processors slower than 350mhz are tray load. 350 and higher were slot load.

its a slot load.. i will look up the specs and hit the website you mentioned..
ps.. who has patience these days ??

 

[spork183]

its a slot load.. i will look up the specs and hit the website you mentioned..
ps.. who has patience these days ??

that link is for the slot-load. good luck. The same ram was used for the imac g3 350-700.