In Fall 1998, I ordered a 250MHz Wallstreet. I must have ordered right at the time they bumped the speeds, because they sent me a 266MHz machine (thanks, Apple - I guess they felt bad for me after my 5300 experience).
OSX ran sluggishly with the 32 + 128 modules I had in there, so I decided to upgrade. I ordered 2 x 256 modules from MemoryX <http://www.memoryx.net/memx/powg3wal.html>. The lower module (low profile) was more expensive as it has to fit the same amount of RAM in half the size. However, it did work. You *can* put 512MB RAM in a Wallstreet (MemoryX site claims 250MHz uses same RAM as 266MHz). I took the 128MB module that had been in the upper slot and upgraded a friend's iMac! Still haven't found a use for the 32MB that came in the lower slot. Since that time, I've been given a TiBook to use. It came with a 128MB module. Even with only 128 RAM, it ran OSX better than the Wallstreet. (That's been my experience in general with G4s and G3s, although I'm sure the graphics cards included with G4s have something to do with it as well.) I decided to relegate the Wallstreet to OS9-only duty, so I took the 128 module from the TiBook (both slots in the TiBook use the same low profile module type) and traded it with a 256 from the Wallstreet. I ordered another 256 from MemoryX to max out the TiBook. Now the Wallstreet is running OS9 very happily on 384MB of RAM, and the TiBook cruises along great running 10.1 with 512MB. To sum up: 32MB module that came in lower slot of Wallstreet-->homeless 128MB high profile(?) module in top slot of Wallstreet-->friend's iMac 256MB low profile module from MemoryX-->Wallstreet lower slot-->TiBook 256MB high profile module from MemoryX--Wallstreet top slot 128MB low profile from TiBook-->Wallstreet lower slot 256MB low profile module from MemoryX-->TiBook Currently at MemoryX: 256MB RAM module for bottom slot - $59 256MB RAM module for top slot - $39 (Note that I don't work for MemoryX or anything, but they've saved me a bundle and have always met or exceeded my expectations.) On a side note, when I was given the TiBook, I swapped hard drives with the one in my Wallstreet. I thought perhaps this would be a problem since I was running OSX (I knew it worked with OS9). No problem. Picked up right where I left off (with a nice performance boost). >Hi Listas, especially Kyle. > >Need some info urgently. > >I have just purchased 2 x 256 mb of RAM for my 1988 Wallstreet (Aug 98) >(G3/250 mhz/160MB RAM) on the basis of information on the OWC web site as >follows: > >> This module is compatible with the following Apple computers: >> >> * Apple PowerBook G3 1998, aka "WallStreet" >> * Apple PowerBook G3 1999, aka "Lombard" >> * Apple PowerBook G3 2000, aka "Pismo", aka "FireWire" >> * Apple iMac 233, 266, and 333 (Rev A-B and C) > >However, my local MAC Repair Centre here in Bangkok Thailand says that the >maximum memory that this model can hold is 192 MB. > >Kyle, (or any other listas), what are the facts based upon your experience, >can you advise if I have bought a couple of lemons or can I use any or all >of these. I want to install OSX.1 on this machine and have ordered an IBM >30g Travelstar (on its way) and the 512MB was intended to beef up the >memory. > >Thanks for your input. > >Roger -- ================================== Kevin Long, CCNA Information Security Analyst TruSecure Corporation ================================== -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
