Adding memory to my eMac G4

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Adding memory to my eMac G4

My eMac has 384MB of RAM. According to the manual, the memory specs are as follows:

- Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)
- 3.3 volt (V)
- Unbuffered
- 64-bit wide, 168-pin module
- PC-133 compliant

Is this not just standard 168-pin memory?
Is this Mac specific memory?

I do not want to pay extra money for mac memory if I can get regular memory that works too.

Ideas?

Dual 2.5 Ghz PowerPC G5

Posted on Feb 20, 2008 12:48 PM

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Answer 1

Allan Jones

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Feb 20, 2008 2:32 PM in response to Just As I Am

With PC133 RAM, there are Mac compatibility issues. "Just any" PC133 may not work. It's common for hi-density RAM for PCs to be only half-recognized when installed in a Mac; i.e., a 512 module will only show up as 256MB.

See specifics on the RAM offered by these two sites from whom I've bought RAM:

http://www.datamemorysystems.com/apple_info/Apple_G4_eMac_700MHz_Memory1289.asp

and

http://eshop.macsales.com/MyOWC/Upgrades.cfm?model=146&type=Memory&Criteria=&sor t=a&cat=426

Both show RAM that is eMac compatible. Buy Mac RAM from someone who knows Macs. I've had trouble finding the right RAM at many office and computer superstores. Therefore I've web-ordered my RAM for a long time and can't complain.

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Answer 2

Jorge L

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Mar 6, 2008 8:04 PM in response to Just As I Am

The Apple eMac has two memory slots which can each hold up to 512mb for a system maximum of 1Gig (1024mb).

The eMac 700Mhz-1Ghz models use the PC-133 SDRAM DIMM, and the newer eMac 1.25Ghz and faster use the newer and faster DDR DIMMs.

I get my memory upgrades from RamJet.

http://ramjet.com/

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