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You shouldn't need memory "made specifically for Macs." Parts-wise, Macs are pretty much standardized with the rest of the PC-dominated world now. The best bet is to get the right type of RAM from a reputable manufacturer and a retailer that you trust.

Apple.com has some dowloadable guides that outline what memory is right for which models. If your iMac can't take advantage of PC133 RAM, there's no point in buying it, afaik.
 

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buzz said:
You shouldn't need memory "made specifically for Macs." Parts-wise, Macs are pretty much standardized with the rest of the PC-dominated world now. The best bet is to get the right type of RAM from a reputable manufacturer and a retailer that you trust.

Apple.com has some dowloadable guides that outline what memory is right for which models. If your iMac can't take advantage of PC133 RAM, there's no point in buying it, afaik.
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Mine can take 2x512 PC100 tops. I was thinking of the PC133 just because it's backward-compatible and I might be able to use it in another machine if I decide to upgrade. Since the prices are about the same in PC133 & PC100, it seemed like a good choice. I could very well be wrong though.
 

Good point about the PC133, though it may depend on how soon you're planning to upgrade, and to what. Neither the current iMac line nor the new G5's use PC133 RAM. I just figured you could find PC100 RAM cheap. :)
 


One thing I learned...

you buy cheap RAM you get cheap RAM.

Crucial.com is good. They say they run rigorous tests (am I trusting or what :D )... all I know is I have never had a problem with their product. The ole G3 powerMac is still going strong at the grade school it was donated to.


Hagy
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Mirth said:
I'm getting ready to upgrade the RAM in this sucker. Any suggestions? I've been checking dealram.com for prices. Mine (iMac 400) has 192mb of PC100 in it now, but I was thinking of trying to get 1GB of PC133. Will the lowball generic stuff work in it or should I stick with memory that is made specifically for Macs? If I do, that will probably cut what I'm able to get in half. I'm so confused...

Jay
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Another plug for crucial.com. That's where I buy all my memory. They're owned and run by Micron Technology here in Boise. Micron is one of the top 3 memory manufacturers in the world, I believe. They're RAM is good, and whenever I look, it's always very inexpensive.
 


Interesting. Those prices from Crucial are actually pretty good. But I've never heard of dealram.com. Those are certainly some low prices. Do you know who makes their RAM? Might be a case of RAM being a little too cheap...
 

Dimwhit said:
Interesting. Those prices from Crucial are actually pretty good. But I've never heard of dealram.com. Those are certainly some low prices. Do you know who makes their RAM? Might be a case of RAM being a little too cheap...
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dealram.com, dealmac.com and dealnews.com are all part of the same company. Basically, dealram.com simply tracks prices but doesn't actually sell anything. If you've never checked out dealmac.com, you should. Their info on Mac deals is amazing and their forum is the best, most active Mac forum I've ever seen.

Jay
 

You can add me as a Mac user/owner, I've been a Mac user since Feb 85. I currently have an 867Mhz G4, but I will be upgrading to a duel 2Ghz G5 in a week or so. Oh yea... can't wait. :D

bkmanis
 

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