Question about RAM
Hey, I just have a question about macs in general. I'm taking a computer graphics class in school right now and we use a mac lab. It's the OS 9 with the old iMacs, but Apple dropped off a PowerMac G5 for my teacher to play with until the whole lab upgrades to them next year. (and I'm a senior, so I'm mad. lol.) But anyways, I've become hooked on them and will be going to CompUSA later today to test some of them out. So, back to my question: Is 256mb of RAM good for a mac? I know for a PC it's slow, but I'm not sure about the macs. When I do buy one, though, I'll probably get a iBook or a PB.
Thanks in advance!
EDIT: Shoot, wrong forum. Sorry
Thanks in advance!
EDIT: Shoot, wrong forum. Sorry
Comments
This granny had 256 MB of RAM on her iMac, and it was perfect for her needs. For anyone who drives their Mac harder than my granny neighbor, at least 512 MB is needed, and 1 GB is called for if one does extensive video editing or Photoshop work and likes to multitask.
1GB or higher... Mac OSX loves memory. When I upgraded my iMac from 256Mb to 1Gb I was just shocked at the difference in performance.
but for the record, dont bother with anything less than 512Mb just in case you want to do some stuff with multiple apps like listen to a song in iTunes and importing some piccies into iPhoto while typing an email to your dear Aunt Betsie from East Putney.