iMac RAM

[downingp]

Ok, back on topic

Why do alot of the brands have different model numbers and pricing for the same product i.e. PC2 5300 1GB?
Is there a difference between all of them?

 

[Kolind]

Different quality. The higher quality RAM can be "pushed harder" in terms of overclocking and timing. Don't know the effect on macs though... Most good quality RAM has a lifetime warranty as well.

 

[downingp]

I currently have 512mb in my iMac right now. Will there be a noticeable difference if I add another stick of 512mb vs. 1GB?

 

[Kolind]

Short answer: Yes

 

[SBleed@mchsi.co]

Didn't you...read...the...Thread topic? You're just trying to tell everyone that Apple is crap. Everything that I've heard you say so far is misleading and incorrect. Either that or you're just a dumb troll.

I said my bad, or didn't YOU read? I was trying to apologize for steering anyone wrong.

 

[CanadaRAM]

I currently have 512mb in my iMac right now. Will there be a noticeable difference if I add another stick of 512mb vs. 1GB?

Short answer: Yes

Long answer:
The iMac intel has a dedicated graphics board (apart from the entry level unit) therefore the advantage of matching RAM will be minimal. You will get far more mileage out of the extra half Gb going to 1.5 Gb instead of 1.0 Gb. Remember in almost every case, MORE RAM trumps Matched RAM.

 

[fiercetiger224]

I said my bad, or didn't YOU read? I was trying to apologize for steering anyone wrong.

Haha I did read. It's exactly why I quoted you. Because you were talking about a G5, and this thread topic is about iMac RAM. Didn't you read what CanadaRAM was saying:

"PowerMac is not iMac.
G5 is Power PC, not intel Core Duo.
G5 machines come in Dual-Processor PPC and Dual-Core PPC versions, neither of which are intel or CoreDuo motherboards. Architecturally they are completely different from the intel machines.

SBleed The information you are disseminating is irrelevant and inaccurate."

I told you in this in the other thread. It's not a Core Duo G5, nor is it G5 Core Duo. A G5 is a G5, and a Core Duo is a Core Duo. PowerPC G5 is an IBM processor, and a Core Duo is an Intel processor. Get it?

Blah, just give people correct information.

 

[Voltes V]

would i see a big difference in performance if i increased my ram from 1 Gig to 1.5 Gig on my iMac 20" c2d?

 

[SBleed@mchsi.co]

Haha I did read. It's exactly why I quoted you. Because you were talking about a G5, and this thread topic is about iMac RAM. Didn't you read what CanadaRAM was saying:

"PowerMac is not iMac.
G5 is Power PC, not intel Core Duo.
G5 machines come in Dual-Processor PPC and Dual-Core PPC versions, neither of which are intel or CoreDuo motherboards. Architecturally they are completely different from the intel machines.

SBleed The information you are disseminating is irrelevant and inaccurate."

I told you in this in the other thread. It's not a Core Duo G5, nor is it G5 Core Duo. A G5 is a G5, and a Core Duo is a Core Duo. PowerPC G5 is an IBM processor, and a Core Duo is an Intel processor. Get it?

Blah, just give people correct information.

Yes I did read that, and that's why I tried to apologize you. I say a few things wrong and you just wont let it go. Like I said sorry for steering anyone wrong. You corrected me and that's fine just don't be mean about it after I say I'm sorry.

 

[SBleed@mchsi.co]

Upgrade to 2Gb instead

Upgrade to 2Gb instead.

 

[SBleed@mchsi.co]

I know.
I just apologized three times, to this one person, and he keeps eggin it on.

 

[Kolind]

I don't know how much you would gain from going from 1Gb to 1,5Gb - but the more RAM the better, so if you have the money then I'd go for it. Of course 2Gb is even better, but you can always add that later on. As other people already mentioned, it's not that important if they are paired or not in your case.

 

[kardician]

by any chance, does anyone have any experience with Corsair ram? Its $106 with free shipping, which is significantly less than most other places.

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=90054

I am looking to upgrade my girlfriends 20" imac dual core.