At 3:54 PM -0500 1/4/09, Tony Gamble wrote: >On 4-Jan-09, at 3:05 PM, artemis wrote: > >> I've been offered a free 1GB PC3200 memory module for my G4 Mac Dual >> 1Gb MDD, and have been assured that it is compatible. However, my >> manual states that this model uses PC2700 RAM and that the maximum >> size module available is 512Mb. >> >> Anybody have experience with this upgrade method? >> >> Will it work on this machine or will it fry my Mac? >> >> Would appreciate any advice. > >It certainly won't fry your Mac, as PC3200 is backwards compatible >with PC2700. However, it is likely that the 1GB stick will only be >seen by the system as 512MB, which is still great as it's a freebie, >and if you've got an open slot to fill. >
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