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Powerbook G4 max RAM?

  • 01-08-2003 02:32PM
    #1
    eth0_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭


    I have a Powerbook G4 867mhz with 256mb RAM...and it's not enough really! I run photoshop, traktor...lots of memory intensive programs during the day, and it can get quite sluggish.

    Now, I understood the max ram on a pbook was 640mb...but now I hear you can install up to a gig? Can anyone help me with this, a gig would be fantastic!


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  • #2
    PhilipMarlowe
    Subscribers Posts: 4,419 ✭✭✭PhilipMarlowe


    /me rubs his 17" powerbook with 1gig ram....


  • #3
    PhilipMarlowe
    Subscribers Posts: 4,419 ✭✭✭PhilipMarlowe


    grab.gif


  • #4
    Synkronite
    Closed Accounts Posts: 219 ✭✭Synkronite


    128mb is soldered on..
    So there is only one slot you can change..
    Add in a gig.. you get 1152mb ram
    You can add as much as you want to 4gig I *believe*
    The 640mb limit is just there cos there were no small 1gb chips, and that it has to look a little 'less' attractive than the 15/17 pbooks. Although we all know the 12" is the better one :)

    Do check with tech support.


  • #5
    PhilipMarlowe
    Subscribers Posts: 4,419 ✭✭✭PhilipMarlowe


    The 12" is certainly the thing wrt portability... but I got the 17" as a desktop replacement.
    We previously had 2 windows desktop machines in the house, taking up two upstairs rooms as offices... Thank **** that life is over and as a thumb in the eye to it, we chucked them out and switched to Apple.
    I have the powerbook connected to an airport which is connected to a cable modem. I only bring it to work every now and again (I got a second skin folder for it which is pretty nifty, and a backpack if I need to bring more stuff). It's a bit too big to be lugging around regularly - the 12" would rule for that.... hmmm


  • #6
    sci0x
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,319 ✭✭✭sci0x


    Originally posted by eth0_
    I have a Powerbook G4 867mhz with 256mb RAM...and it's not enough really! I run photoshop, traktor...lots of memory intensive programs during the day, and it can get quite sluggish.

    Now, I understood the max ram on a pbook was 640mb...but now I hear you can install up to a gig? Can anyone help me with this, a gig would be fantastic!

    Your powerbook should take 1gb of RAM max. Two 512MB sticks is what you need...www.crucial.com will sell you it. :)


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  • #7
    Webmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,579 ✭✭✭Webmonkey


    Yep

    256MB or 512MB of PC133 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM
    slots support up to 1GB


  • #8
    Synkronite
    Closed Accounts Posts: 219 ✭✭Synkronite


    She's talking about the 12" 867mhz

    It comes with 128mb soldered on, and an advertised max of 640mb (by adding on a 512mb chip) -- However, 1gb ram chips are avaliable now (although in the $600 range) It is possible to get 1024mb ram.. Personally, Im quite happy with 640mb ram...


  • #9
    Webmonkey
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    /Me hits myself and says to myself why don't i ever read posts correctly


  • #10
    eth0_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭eth0_


    Originally posted by Synkronite
    However, 1gb ram chips are avaliable now (although in the $600 range) It is possible to get 1024mb ram.. Personally, Im quite happy with 640mb ram...

    wh00! sweet rammy goodness!
    I saw a gig of ram that would work in my pbook on komplett for about 350 euro not so long ago!


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