>Ok, I bought a StarMax for my mom who basically uses her computer for >Email, >Internet browsing >some Excel and >word processing. > >the thing seems pretty speedy, i initialized the drive , reinstalled up to >system 8.6 , added a usb port, bought her a optical mouse... >and got a global village serial modem (havent got that yet....) > >My question is....should I install some Ram >?? >I have 96 right now. >also the cache is 512k Level2.... >what would be the best investment...the cache or the ram...??? >she has a 2gb drive, but it also has a zip and a 1 GB jaz so I figured the 2 >GB might do her. > > >Would like everyones feedback...Im aftraid I might go overboard!! >Laura
The RAM is definitely the thing to upgrade, leave the cache as is. You will need to open the computer up and see if 2 or 3 DIMM slots are in use. If there are 2 slots, buy a final 64MB DIMM (for $30 at OWC <http://eshop.macsales.com/MyOWC/Upgrades.cfm?Model=63&Type=Memory&TI=3240>) and max the RAM at 160. If all 3 slots are used, you will have to consider the upgrade carefully, because you will have to replace 1 or 2 of the existing 32MB DIMMs with 64MB DIMMs, with each replacement netting a 32MB increase in memory. Selling the DIMMs would seem to be a non starter with the current retail price of $19 at OWC. As for HD, watch carefully for a deal on a 20Gig 7200RPM drive with a 2MB cache, and buy it. You should be able to buy one for less than $80 and maybe down to $60. With these two upgrades the SM will remain serviceable and usable for quite some time to come. -- Mr. PopMan - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - "Does anybody want to play a game of pinball?" Comfort is the enemy of greatness. -- StarMax is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> StarMax list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/starmax.html> 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/starmax%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
