Mac memory vs. PC memory

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Mac memory vs. PC memory

I don't mean to drag this out, but I'm still confused...Some say there is a difference and some say there is not.

For example:
The memory advisor for a Macbook on the Crucial website lists a different product number then selecting the same specs manually. So, if the memory is listed as 200-Pin DDR2 667 PC2 5300, why the difference products numbers. Even Newegg has a different page with different brands for Mac memory.

If all of the specs are the same, what is the difference?

A new shiny white Macbook

Posted on Oct 27, 2006 9:58 PM

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Answer 1

doniel

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Oct 27, 2006 10:34 PM in response to TandA4

I don't think there is any difference. Even back in the days of iBook, I could use my ibook's memory on a dell inspiron 600m without any problem.

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Answer 2

Oct 28, 2006 4:03 AM in response to TandA4

The company selling the RAM could do this just to make it easier for their book keeping and for order fulfillment. RAM is RAM and if it all the specs are the same and the holes all line up then you can call it anything you want. Just my two cents worth.

TTFN

Doc

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Answer 3

Oct 28, 2006 10:11 PM in response to TandA4

While there is no difference between "Mac memory" and "PC memory" there is a question of quality> Macs are more sensitive to poor quality memory and using modules that are not sold with a guarantee of Mac compatibility may cause kernal panics and general system instability.

As long as you buy from a place that guarantees Mac compatibity and has a lifetime warrantee, like Other World Computing in Woodstock, IL there would not be a problem.

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