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| Max memory for the iMac G3 500 MHz |
Posted by: macguy on 2010-08-20 17:05:04
What would be the maximum memory i can install in my iMac G3 500 Mhz ( the blue jelly bean ) ?
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Posted by: Mars478 on 2010-08-20 18:05:31
1GB
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Posted by: macguy on 2010-08-20 19:52:13
Thank you for the information: that should add some extra zip to this machine to load my midi/audio programs: some of the applications load a huge number of virtual instruments audio plug-ins.
What are the part numbers for the RAM I should be ordering from Apple for this machine.?
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Posted by: MacJunky on 2010-08-20 20:16:29
You should only be ordering from Apple if you are a moron.
it takes PC100 or PC133 168pin 3.3v SDRAM
It has two slots, that is 512MB per slot.
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It takes the same type of RAM as your Quicksilver. cept the QS is PC133 and the iMac is PC100.. but it can take 133 so go for 133 incase you ever need to put it in a G4 tower later. Saves hassle.
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Posted by: iMac600 on 2010-08-20 23:16:34
Apple wouldn't stock RAM for a machine of that age anyway. I don't even believe you can order RAM prior to the G5 these days (possibly some very late models of G4).
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Posted by: macguy on 2010-08-20 23:41:37
Thanks guys for the information and also your patience with this old goof.
I'll poke around in my basket of ram sticks i pulled out of my QS'a and MD's i owned and some ram sticks i bought for my 8500 but the installation proved to be impossible for me.
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Posted by: Unknown_K on 2010-08-21 03:08:07
Powermac 8500? they didnt use SDRAM.
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Posted by: MacJunky on 2010-08-21 06:23:00
Well, he might have bought 3.3v SDRAM instead of the 5v crazy stuff that the 8500 RAM needs to be. That would make installation not possible in an 8500.
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Oh yea, I should mention that MDDs use 2.5v 184pin DDR SDRAM and that DDR is not compatible with non-DDR like in the previous G4 towers.
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Posted by: macguy on 2010-08-21 14:58:18
Thanks guys, that saves me and my iMac G3.
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