More RAM = much better!
Yes, i know it's obvious, but i wasn't expecting the speed increase that i got when i upgraded my iMac G5 from 512 RAM to 1.5 gigs. It's like holy smokes faster! I ordered another 1 gig stick to get it to 2 gigs because what the hell i might as well get the max huh?
Anyone thinking about getting an iMac should definitely consider the extra $$ for the increased RAM.
Anyone thinking about getting an iMac should definitely consider the extra $$ for the increased RAM.
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I recently upgraded my G5 to 2.5 GB (from 1.5 GB) and notice and improvement. I can tell when my G5 at the office with a paltry 1 GB is paging and I think to myself what I could be doing that is a better use of my time. I guess if they want to pay me to look at the pinwheel cursor that is their prerogative.
I recently upgraded my G5 to 2.5 GB (from 1.5 GB)
I thought 2 gigs was the max?
I'm going to sell it next spring but still, if this move would help, it would be worth the 6 mos. of beachball relief. Plus I might get a few bucks more for it.
By the way, I have heard that the 733 was disappointingly sluggish for its processor speed. I don't know if its true but I know it was offered in a big education promotion at the time, especially if purchased with the 17" LCD. They've been rock solid over the years so I can't complain.
Originally posted by Tidelwav
Yes, i know it's obvious, but i wasn't expecting the speed increase that i got when i upgraded my iMac G5 from 512 RAM to 1.5 gigs. It's like holy smokes faster! I ordered another 1 gig stick to get it to 2 gigs because what the hell i might as well get the max huh?
Anyone thinking about getting an iMac should definitely consider the extra $$ for the increased RAM.
Maxing it out isn't that expensive, but it really makes me think that OS X could be a lot less bloated memory-wise. I can say this definitely for widgets, each one takes 15-20MB per instance (2 world clocks = 30MB). Everything just adds up.