iMac G5 2.0 memory
Hi, everyone.
I'm upgrading for the first time in several years. I think I'm going to get a 20" iMac. I just have a quick question about memory. I'm looking at crucial.com, but I noticed a very slight difference between their specs and what Apple says iMacs need:
<<1. iMac G5 computers work with memory modules (DIMMS) that meet all of these criteria: PC3200, 2.5V, unbuffered, 8-byte, nonparity, 184-pin, 400 MHz DDR SDRAM.>>
Crucial info:
Module Size: 1GB
*\tPackage: 184-pin DIMM
*\tFeature: DDR PC3200
*\tConfiguration: 128Meg x 64
*\tDIMM Type: UNBUFFERED
*\tError Checking: NON-ECC
*\tSpeed: 400
*\tSDRAM Timings: CL=3
*\tSpecs: DDR PC3200 ? CL=3 ? UNBUFFERED ? NON-ECC ? DDR400 ? 2.6V ? 128Meg x 64
So, does the 2.6V v. 2.5V difference matter? Also, does anyone else want to weigh in on the 2 512-Meg chips versus a 1-gig chip and a 512-Meg chip? My needs are pretty basic. I'm sure I don't need a ton of RAM now, but who knows about 5-6 years from now?
Thanks much,
Pete
I'm upgrading for the first time in several years. I think I'm going to get a 20" iMac. I just have a quick question about memory. I'm looking at crucial.com, but I noticed a very slight difference between their specs and what Apple says iMacs need:
<<1. iMac G5 computers work with memory modules (DIMMS) that meet all of these criteria: PC3200, 2.5V, unbuffered, 8-byte, nonparity, 184-pin, 400 MHz DDR SDRAM.>>
Crucial info:
Module Size: 1GB
*\tPackage: 184-pin DIMM
*\tFeature: DDR PC3200
*\tConfiguration: 128Meg x 64
*\tDIMM Type: UNBUFFERED
*\tError Checking: NON-ECC
*\tSpeed: 400
*\tSDRAM Timings: CL=3
*\tSpecs: DDR PC3200 ? CL=3 ? UNBUFFERED ? NON-ECC ? DDR400 ? 2.6V ? 128Meg x 64
So, does the 2.6V v. 2.5V difference matter? Also, does anyone else want to weigh in on the 2 512-Meg chips versus a 1-gig chip and a 512-Meg chip? My needs are pretty basic. I'm sure I don't need a ton of RAM now, but who knows about 5-6 years from now?
Thanks much,
Pete