>Hey All: > >I'm going to upgrade the RAM my iMac DV at home by installing a 256MB stick >(at least) to replace the 64MB stick already in the machine. I don't need >gobs of RAM, as I'm sticking with OS 9.2.2 until I can afford a G4 (maybe >even the new eMac--I teach English at a community college and requisitions >are just around the corner...). I don't do video or graphic design--just >page layout, simple HTML coding, word processing, email, and Internet >surfing. > >I was wondering if it made a difference what brand of RAM I bought. Does >generic RAM differ significantly in performance or stability from name-brand >RAM like Viking or Kingston or Micron? RAM prices seem to be coming down >again (slightly), but primarily for generic RAM. 1-800-Memory, Boundless >Technology, and Other World Computing all sell generic RAM at extremely >reasonable prices, but I guess my question in a nutshell is whether generic >RAM is safe. > >Thanks, > >Matt
Computers are extremely complex devices. I think it's asking for trouble to buy anything other than the best possible components. munker -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | SPECIAL LIST PRICES - Apple iMac CDROMs from $79.99, iMac DVD CDROMs from $99.99 3 port USB Hub $14.99, 40GB Hard Drive Upgrades $119 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
