Ram for new iMac
The Apple store offers several options for RAM on their website. We all know that the internal 168 pin is a 256 megabyte chip a 133mHz. One of the options for RAM on the website is for a 512 megabyte chip(one DIMM). My question is this. If you select this 512 megabyte RAM chip(one DIMM), is this 512 chip that I assume is going into the internal slot at 133mHz? I am a novice computer user and would appreciate input. Say you have 512 at 133mHz vs adding a 256 at 100mHz to the other slot, is the single 512 at 133mHz faster? If my thinking is correct, wouldn't it be worth it to pay the 200 bucks for the 512 at 133mHz to get better use of the 800 mHz G4? Rambling, rambling, rambling. Be nice to me, I'm new.
Terry
Terry
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at apple you can go to 512 internal for 200 bucks
or
keep 256 internal and add 512 so-dimm yourself for $215....
i opted for 768 ram total, hoping to have enough ram so i don't want to add any more till the computer is way out dated....g
probably can't go wrong either way...512 should keep you going for a long while before you want to add more ram.....
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do they sell thermal paste at walmarts??
<strong>yes, but in the internal slot....so don't forget your thermal paste and pads...at least the paste needs to be replaced each time you open the inside of your iMac...adding airport or adding so-dimms does not require opening the insides and replacing the thermal paste, but changing the internal 256 to 512 would... (if you don't replace the paste, the iMac may overheat and void your warrenty....) g
do they sell thermal paste at walmarts?? </strong><hr></blockquote>
Thermal paste??
what is that? like a PASTE? on the new iMacs?? This doesnt make sense... what if I want to upgrade the hard drive? will i have to put it in a plastic bag or something?!?
ps the three connection points are small metal on metal pieces...the three thermal pads?? not really sure what they do...must protect some area from getting too hot...g