I have often asked myself this question. I use generic ram and have never had a problem. Maybe I am lucky. I do know the ram I have bought is guaranteed.
--- "Matthew W. Schmeer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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 > > -- > > Matthew W. Schmeer > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > ********************** > the whole schmeer: > > Indigo iMac DV 400MHz (Summer 2000) > Mac OS 9.2.2 > 192 MB RAM > Iomega ZipCD 650 > Iomega Zip Drive > Epson 740i > Macsense 4-port powered USB hub > > ********************** > > > -- > 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 > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com -- 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
