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| Click here to select a new forum. | | Can you use "any" SIMM ram. | Posted by: Magicanz on 2019-02-28 23:22:59
Hello! I have recently got a dead Macintosh Classic working and am looking for things to make it run better. I have updated to System 7.1, but many of the programs I use need more ram than available (2MB). I have been looking around on eBay for 30 pin 1MB sticks of SIMM ram, but there are just so many types! I am no pro working with old computers, certainly not Macintoshes, so my question is: Can I use any kind of SIMM ram as long as it is 1MB and 30 pins? I have found some versions with 2 chips, 3 chips, 8 chips, and 9 chips and I just don't know the difference. Thank you!
| Posted by: sstaylor on 2019-03-01 02:43:48
Most types of 30 pin simms should work, though occasionally (rarely?) some macs will have difficulties with 2, 3, and 9 chip varieties; the 8 chip simms seem to be safest. You're going to want two 1Mb 30 pin simms.
| Posted by: jessenator on 2019-03-01 09:29:47
Make sure the speed matches on your pair as well (60ns, 70ns, 80ns, etc.) Sometimes ebay listings can be deceptively constructed.
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