OWC does not have 128 MB 72-pin SIMMs. The 128 MB memory you've probably seen is 5-volt 168-pin, which will neither fit nor work in a 6100 series machine. They do have some 64 MB SIMMs for $18, each.
The most important challenges you'll face with your Performa are a very slow processor, even slower built-in video, slow and tiny hard drive and that dumb HD monitor connector scheme. It has a pretty glacial CD-ROM drive, as well. A faster, larger hard drive will make a noticeable difference, but you have a dilemma about the processor and video. There is a single slot available for upgrades, so you can put in one, but not both. As for OS version, you will have to do a balancing act. There are lots of improvement in 9.1, such as improved memory management, multitasking, networking and disk operations, but it will use more of the memory that will always be in short supply. The lowest I would go is 8.1, which includes support for HFS+, a much more efficient file system, and a significantly better version of OpenTransport. Best advice: spend the least amount on this machine you can and try it out. My experience with Office 98 and web browsers tells me you won't its performance level up to your expectations. Short of a G3 upgrade, it won't get much faster than it is, now, and for that price, you could get a newer, better Mac. On Tuesday, December 31, 2002, at 04:52 AM, Bob Weaver wrote: > I just received a used 6116CD. It will be my wife's machine to surf > the net > and run Office 98. How much RAM can these machines take?? Currently it > has > (2) 32 Meg chips and I saw OWC offers 64 & 128 Meg chips. Are these > chips OK > to use in this machine?? Currently it operates with OS 7.(5?) and the > original processor. I plan on eventually updating it to OS 9. Any help > on > upgrade information/tips will be greatly appreciated. -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
