Hi folks Can anyone point me to a good web site with a clear explanation of what RAM works in what macs - specifically, does it matter using 100 type which can run at different speeds - this is for a G4 400.
a tech explanation follows - but i want to know if mixing the different types matters... (taken from http://www.azcentral.com/computing/downs/0409downs.html ) > The SDRAM chips on DIMMs can run at different speeds, which is set by the CAS > Latency (CL) the DIMM is running. Most SDRAM chips can run in CL3 mode and CL2 > mode, although a few less common ones can only run in CL3 mode. So far I have > not seen any SDRAM chips that only run in CL2 mode in any of the specs I have > reviewed. Contrary to popular misunderstanding, CL3 mode is faster than CL2 > mode. The reason for this confusion is misunderstanding the PC speed ratings > on chips. A PC100-322 DIMM can run at 10ns (100MHz) speed in CL3 mode, that is > what the 3 in PC100-322 is, and it will typically run at 12ns (83MHz) or 15ns > (66MHz) in CL2 mode. A PC100-222 DIMM can run at 10ns (100MHz) speed in CL2 > mode, but will typically run at 8ns (125MHz) in CL3 mode. thanks for any help frank -- 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>
