> I apologize for all the dumb questions, but I am new to the Beige G3 > world. > Previous to my Beige AIO running 9.2.2, I have been using PCI Macs. > (Use it > up, wear it out, make do) I noticed in system profiler that my > machine has > 2 meg of video ram. Somewhere I read that I can upgrade to 6 meg vram. > Where would I purchase the extra vram? Is it worth it? Do I add a > new 6 > vram chip or two more 2 meg chips? > I have some PCI video cards, but I guess it is impossible to add one of > these to a AIO. > > Again thanks for any help that you can offer. > > Jack Law >
Jack, You need to find a 4MB SGRAM SO-DIMM. Small Dog has the part that you need for $25. Just go to www.smalldog.com and enter SGRAM into the search engine. I got one for my Beige 233 before I got my Radeon 7000. It worked for little things but don't expect to play Unreal or Quake on the stock video. For $25, it probably is worth it just for the little things. If you have a desktop or tower I would recommend the Radeon cards if you intend to game. Unreal Tournament played very well on my machine before I moved to OSX. As for installation, very easy. The DIMM is the same shape as laptop RAM, there is only one slot on the motherboard where it will fit and it is obvious if you look at the DIMM. I don't know of any way to add PCI video on an AIO. I heard of people doing it but would know where to start Hope that helps, Brian -- 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> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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 Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
