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Title: Differences in Ram
Post by: Kruser on July 12, 2003, 07:00:38 PM

There was a topic  on differances in Ram, Quite long, i believe it was on PC133 SDRAM, Not PC100 vs Pc133. I tried search at least 10 times, also tried archives for 15 pages. No luck.  
   
  It had to be in the last 2 or 3 months. I believe it was about  how many chips on the board was best.  

  Any help!. THANK YOU.

Title: Differences in Ram
Post by: tacit on July 12, 2003, 07:24:51 PM

Normally, it makes absolutely no difference how many chips are on the board. The only time this matters is with certain older computers--beige G3 systems, Blue and White G3s, and so on, which can not use what's called "high density" RAM.

High density RAM is RAM made with fewer chips. For example, some 256MB DIMMs have 4 chips, some have 8. DIMMs with 4 chips won't work in older computers; the computer will only "see" 128MB.

With modern computers, it doesn't matter at all.

Title: Differences in Ram
Post by: giantmike on July 12, 2003, 09:16:30 PM

As I recal, this also mattered on with 1 MB chips in the old MacPLus. I think you couldn't use 1MB RAM sticks with only 2 chips on it. But that really isn't a modern machine either

Title: Differences in Ram
Post by: Bill on July 12, 2003, 10:30:16 PM

I've found the best way to use the search here is wait for krissel to see this thread. She'll find more than one.

Title: Differences in Ram
Post by: Mrious_be on July 13, 2003, 06:17:28 AM

Hear... and i don't mean "here"...

Title: Differences in Ram
Post by: Bill on July 13, 2003, 06:56:43 AM

Did you hear MB. Krissel!
Report!    

Title: Differences in Ram
Post by: jepinto on July 13, 2003, 12:16:59 PM

As Sunday is krissel's normal day to spend with Bob and Bunny, may I?

http://www.techsurvivors.net/forums/index....ST&f=1&t=534&s=

Title: Differences in Ram
Post by: Mrious_be on July 13, 2003, 12:21:17 PM

Sure

Title: Differences in Ram
Post by: Bill on July 13, 2003, 02:29:18 PM

Back of my mind thought 'George' with a search. Yes ... I did ... Really!

Title: Differences in Ram
Post by: Kruser on July 13, 2003, 05:53:22 PM

Thank you one and all.  That was the topic that i was looking for. I'm going to buy a 512 mb ram, for my G4 933 that hasa133mz bus speed. I calls for a 168 pin,64bit wide, 8ns, pc133 SDRAM, 3.3v, Is this the same chip used in a I Pod?. It ranges from $59 to $99. Is there any difference except for the Hi density, and the supplier?. Thaaaaaaaanks a lot.

Title: Differences in Ram
Post by: giantmike on July 13, 2003, 07:28:53 PM

iPods use memory that is built into their very small motherboard, it can't be upgraded.

To find the exact memory you need, goto www.macsales.com Those people at OWC will know precisely what you need, and will sell it to you for a good price.

Title: Differences in Ram
Post by: Kruser on July 13, 2003, 08:23:39 PM

Thanx giant mike , Ibought ram from OWC before with good results.

Title: Differences in Ram
Post by: Bill on July 13, 2003, 10:01:52 PM

Yeah. What GM said. <gr>
iPod and the 933 memory are apples and oranges.
Haven't checked in some time on memory for the 933. $75-$100 sounds about right for a 512 C2 2-2-2 stick.

Title: Differences in Ram
Post by: Bill on July 14, 2003, 02:15:47 AM

Everymac.com has some specs for the 933.

Title: Differences in Ram
Post by: krissel on July 15, 2003, 03:35:03 AM

 Were you guys looking for me???

I've been kind of preoccupied of late and not as present around here as I should have been.

Thanks Jennie for coming to the rescue on that search. Yes, I was with the folks.

Marcel, that is hysterical!        I love it.!

And now we know what your voice sounds like, too.    

Title: Differences in Ram
Post by: Mrious_be on July 15, 2003, 11:28:48 AM

QUOTE(krissel @ Jul 15 2003, 10:35 AM)

And now we know what your voice sounds like, too.    

 Well i guess it's not really that good a reference, since it's a bad recording

Was fun