on 10/24/01 4:37 PM, David Klaus at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> 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. ok, there are 3 slots seems that they are all 32mbs, so take 2 out and try to sell them? on ebay? ..... and is this the correct one i need (or 2)
064MB 168 Pin 3.3v EDO Macintosh DIMM for 4400/7220/StarMax with Lifetime Warranty (TPDIMM33VE064) $29.95 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 $60. I can get this hd for 40$.....there is a 30 off coupon and a 30 rebate.... do you know if these come with the cable??? and if it is any good.? http://www.officedepot.com/shop/catalog/sku.asp?ID=726831&LEVEL=SK -- 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>
