On Tuesday, February 25, 2003, at 06:47 AM, Jeff Abbott wrote: > I'll admit to being confused. I have a 333 iMac that I would like to > upgrade to OS X, and so I need to boost its RAM past its current 96 > MB. I searched in the archives for info and found where Kyle > (Obi-Wan) indicated that the "official" reports of 512K being the max > RAM possible were no longer accurate given that 512K modules were now > available. Obi Wan is correct. MacTracker list the memory for the 333 as 512 (actual) 128 (Apple) reflecting the fact that there were no 256k SODIMM's when it was made. Two of those will max out your memory.
> 1) Are the 512K modules no longer produced, or can anyone recommend a > vendor who regularly stocks them? Or do I need to get a 512K module > for another iMac-compatible system instead? I do not know that 512K SODIMMS were ever offered? > > 2) I've always thought the more RAM the better--but given that most > of my applications are not overly graphics-intensive (web surfing, > email, Nisus Writer, Office, Dreamweaver once in a while, maybe > adding Photoshop Elements) is 1024KB overkill? Would I do just fine > with OS X on this 333 if I upgraded to the old standard of 512K? Yup. We run 10.2.4. on a 350 iMac and it works just fine at 512K with Photoshop and a bunch of other apps. > > 3) It sounds like to replace the 32MB chip that came with the Rev D, > I have to remove the processor and then install the new module, and > some memory sites warn that a trained Apple tech should only do that. > I'm definitely not a trained Apple tech (I've replaced memory once > before in my life, a couple of years ago). Cause for real concern or > are they just appeasing lawyers? :-) If you are comfortable working inside your computer and you have the Apple manuals to follow it is not an unreasonable project for the technical inclined. If not take it to the local AASP. Jack Russell -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
