Apple memory upgrades.

Post by **obsidian** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:29 am

So... I picked up an Apple iMac for cheap. 17" Core Duo, 512MB, 160GB, ATI X1600. It's really just an expensive (or relatively cheap considering the price I got for it) toy. I'll probably run some video editing stuff off of it and maybe Photoshop, though I do that now on my main Windows PC.

Anyway, I'm looking at increasing the RAM just a bit. I'm glad the existing RAM module is just a single 512 stick, so I still have room for another one.

I popped out the RAM and it's labeled as 512MB PC2-5300S-555 DDR2 667, CL5

Unless anyone thinks I need more, I think adding another 512 should do okay.

I've been comparing prices between two Canadian computer stores and I'm a little confused with the pricing:
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php? ... rcatid=139
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.ph ... numPages=2

I always thought NCIX was generally cheaper, but there are some huge differences in comparison with Canada Computers... unless I'm missing something.

Any suggestions?

Post by **AmIdYfReAk** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 6:43 am

canada computers is cheaper, Though there mail order stuff ( atleast what i've orered ) took a little wile to come.

Tiger > canada computers in that respect..

And yea dude, any DDR 2 with the same timmings should work without a hitch..

p.s. if the thing has beter spec's then your windows PC, put windows on the mac!

Post by **obsidian** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 1:05 am

Thanks. The prices at Canada Computers threw me off a bit. I didn't think a stick of 512MB laptop RAM would be as cheap as $30. I haven't been keeping up with RAM prices.

There are a few Canada Computers shops in Toronto, so I'll just head down sometime. Tiger Direct is a bit out of my way in Scarborough.

"Put Windows on the Mac"

Yup, that's the plan. Just for fun. My main Windows box is still pretty decent.

Post by **AmIdYfReAk** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 6:20 am

good luck man, and tell me how it turns out for ya