Assuming you're using OS 9, I wouldn't put more than 7 128s in, leaving the 8th slot empty or putting a 64, or smaller, in it.
Reason: you cannot enable virtual memory if you've maxed out the physical memory. While it's true that you're very unlikely to *need* more than 1 GB, enabling VM enables MMM (Modern Memory Manager), which makes the whole system (especially the Finder) faster, more efficient and more stable. Another thing to consider, some processor upgrades have problems with interleaved memory. With all matched DIMMs, your memory will all be interleaved. Check your documentation to be sure. On Wednesday, January 1, 2003, at 11:06 AM, Linda Hutcheson wrote: > So I would be wise to buy 8 128MB FPM 4K 168 pin 60ns chips for my > 8500? > Although I'd love to move up to a G4 finances just aren't going to > allow > that. Putting $2 or $300 in to the old work horse is more feasible at > this time. I'm also looking to replace my 300mhz G3 card with something > a tad faster. -- 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
