At 11:52 +0900 9/8/02, Les@Mac wrote: >Yes, the 512MB SO-DIMM is almost $100 more than the 256MB SO-DIMM. While >I debate the justification of this, I also would need to know if there >is a hardware limitation to the max size of the SO-DIMM that can be used >in each socket.
The question is whether paying an extra $100 (or $200 if you buy two) is worth the 1% - 3% speed increase over 256MB. That is something each of us must decide. >Is there a hardware limitation? Unfortunately, that is a trial-and-error question. Each machine reacts differently to different RAM. For example, my Rev B has two 256MB modules and it recognizes both so I have 512MB available. However, others have reported putting a larger module in the lower slot and the iMac only recognizing half the amount on it. Is it the module or is it the computer? I have the Sonnett HARMONi upgrade in my Rev B; does that affect how much memory will be recognized? You want to go with a reputable vendor such as Crucial, Data Memory Systems or Small Dog no matter what you decide however. Sincerely, Dennis -- 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! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
