iMac RAM - Low/Hi Profile

[Dale Hoffman]

I was curious to find out what the real difference was between the 
two RAM sockets on the iMac's processor board (iMac 233). There is 
one below the board which calls for a narrower module (low profile) 
and one above board which specifies a high profile or normal width 
module. The Low profile modules are more expensive so I wondered if 
the wider ones would fit (and work) when installed in the below-board 
low profile sockets. I made the switch, the module fit the space, and 
the computer has been working OK on OS 10.2.8 ever since.

I went ahead and ordered a low profile higher capacity memory mod 
which I will install in the low profile socket so that everything 
will be according to spec, but I can't help wondering whether it is 
really necessary to require low and high profile RAM in these 
machines. I understand - but have not opened one up - that the flat 
screen iMacs also have a two - level RAM setup.

DaleH
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