On Tuesday, February 25, 2003, at 08:47 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. > > 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?
Apple Spec Database shows an official max RAM of 128MB. In -MOST- cases, people are successful at installing much more, but I've yet to get one to recognize more than 512MB. Most will recognize somewhere between 192MB and 384MB of total RAM. I've only seen one 333 iMac that actually recognized the full 512MB of a 512MB chip. > 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? i haven't seen anyone get 1GB of RAM to work on a 333, so this is moot. > 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 don't already know how to take an iMac apart, it can be tricky. but if you can read instructions and use a screwdriver without injuring yourself, it's probably nothing to worry about. -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
