>On Tuesday, August 26, 2003, at 06:18 PM, Harbourmaster wrote: >> By default your system memory will operate at the speed of the slowest >> chip installed. >> >> You didn't say if you have upgraded the processor in your Mac to a >> faster G3 or a G4, if not then you are probably O.K. with the ram you >> have. >>If you have a FAST G3 or a G4 installed then you would likely see some >>small benefit in the memory throughput by installing three matching >> sticks of PC133-222 Ram. >On PC 133-222 Ram, does the -222 indicate that it has modules on both >sides so that a Beige can recognize all the Ram? No unfortunately it's not that easy the 222 refers to the CAS timing the lower the number the better the memory and technically better performance. Though if you're running an older machine 333 will probably do you just fine. >256mb PC 133 Ram is often on sale at OfficeMax for around $20 after >rebates. May or not have modules on both sides. I've had both. >Is PC100 faster than PC133? If not why is PC100 so much more expensive. >Either will work on a Beige providing modules are on both sides of the >stick. >Thanks, >Jerry PC133 is faster than PC100 and can be used in any machine that accepts SDRAM. You won't see any benefit from the PC133 SDRAM in your machine but on the plus side it will should work in any machine that accepts SDRAM(density and height issues aside) and with SDRAM prices rising is generally cheaper than older PC100 or 66 memory. Remember everything is slowly going to DDRAM and as such SDRAM prices will continue to rise. If you find some you can probably get away with a 222(higher quality) PC66 in something like a B&W as long as you're not running OSX and are willing to accept the odd crash. Hope this helps. Chris -- 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
