Oops. Not enough coffee this morning. Where I said 512K below in referring to memory modules, I meant 512 MB. I'm interested in 512 MB modules. Bad me.
My memory is much worse than my computer's, clearly. Apologies for any confusion and best wishes to anyone I made laugh with my gaffe. Jeff At 8:47 AM -0600 2/25/03, 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. > >In looking on ramseeker.com, only two places (OWC and Memory4Less) >list prices for 512K modules for this iMac, but I couldn't find a >listing for 512K modules on either vendor's site. Searches on other >memory vendors indicated (still) that 512K was the maximum for a 333. >So my questions: > >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? > >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? > >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? :-) > >Thanks in advance for any help or guidance. > >Best, >Jeff >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >-- >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 >--------------------------------------------------------------- -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
