[99switcher]

Thought I'd start a new thread as this seems relatively important. I bought a 1GB stick of PC2700 RAM via a reputable eBay store site on Sunday for my new 1.25 GHz Mini. Paid $115.80 plus Priority shipping. The specs included 128M x 64-Bit using 128x4 HI-density RAM. Turns out that the Mini can't use it (neither can my Wintel box, for that matter). What the Mini needs for a single 1GB stick is LOW-density RAM (128M x 64-Bit using 64x8 RAMs). I ordered a 1GB stick of LOW-Density PC3200 this AM (for $167.80) and hope the site owner will allow me to return the HI Density SDRAM. If you want to upgrade your Mini right away, get the 512MB BTO option from Apple for $75. I can't find RAM locally that cheap. By the time I'm done upgrading to 1 GB, I'll just about have spent what the 1GB BTO option costs assuming I can't return the HI-density stick or sell it.





Cube 1.2 GHz, 512 Meg, 20 Gb, Radeon 7000 flashed. IMac DV 600 MHz, 512 Meg, 40 Gb, stock video (what else). Apple IIc. Mac 512K. Mac SE/30. And now, a 1.25 GHz Mini 256 Meg (soon to be a Gig), Airport, Combo & 40 Gb.

[typoon]

Originally posted by 99switcher:
Thought I'd start a new thread as this seems relatively important. I bought a 1GB stick of PC2700 RAM via a reputable eBay store site on Sunday for my new 1.25 GHz Mini. Paid $115.80 plus Priority shipping. The specs included 128M x 64-Bit using 128x4 HI-density RAM. Turns out that the Mini can't use it (neither can my Wintel box, for that matter). What the Mini needs for a single 1GB stick is LOW-density RAM (128M x 64-Bit using 64x8 RAMs). I ordered a 1GB stick of LOW-Density PC3200 this AM (for $167.80) and hope the site owner will allow me to return the HI Density SDRAM. If you want to upgrade your Mini right away, get the 512MB BTO option from Apple for $75. I can't find RAM locally that cheap. By the time I'm done upgrading to 1 GB, I'll just about have spent what the 1GB BTO option costs assuming I can't return the HI-density stick or sell it.

You should be able to return the 1 Gig stick. I actually got mine from 18004memory.com They had the best price for the 1 gig according to Ramseeker. I got it for 165 plus 9.95 for second day shipping. That was the best price I had seen just about anywhere on the internet.

[icibaqu]

i thought there was some sort of issue with buying RAM from someone other than apple and putting it in your mac. is that not really the case so long as you buy it to the specifications that they have listed on the mini service and support site at apple?

who makes the 1gb stick that apple puts in the mini? them? anything gained or lost in using a 3rd party 1gb stick? is the most confusing part about it taking the mini apart and changing the stick out?

also -- will it be easy to do if you've gotten the airport card and bluetooth also?

last - why's it worth it to have 1gb 1gb if you are not gaming?

[typoon]

Originally posted by icibaqu:
i thought there was some sort of issue with buying RAM from someone other than apple and putting it in your mac. is that not really the case so long as you buy it to the specifications that they have listed on the mini service and support site at apple?

who makes the 1gb stick that apple puts in the mini? them? anything gained or lost in using a 3rd party 1gb stick? is the most confusing part about it taking the mini apart and changing the stick out?

also -- will it be easy to do if you've gotten the airport card and bluetooth also?

last - why's it worth it to have 1gb 1gb if you are not gaming?

1. I'm not sure to the first question. It could be Samsung Hinix or something like that.

2. Yes it should still be easy to do. You just need to be VERY careful about the antenna when you take the top case off. I believe they are near the top of the Mini.

3. It's worth it for one because OS X LOVES Ram. It will also enable your machine to not access the hard drive if it needs more memory. That will make it faster. It will also allow you to have many more things open without having the system having to once again access the drive for virtual memory. Also if you are doing things like Photoshop or iMovie or something off it they like it if you have more RAM on your computer. Also the final reason is because if you don't get it and later on you decide that you need it you only have 1 RAM slot on the mini so it's better to get the most you can.

[icibaqu]

so by your reply i'm guessing that there is no issue with what Ram you buy so long as it meets the specs they list. you meet those specs you can get whatever ram card you want.

effect on warrenty?

[typoon]

Originally posted by icibaqu:
so by your reply i'm guessing that there is no issue with what Ram you buy so long as it meets the specs they list. you meet those specs you can get whatever ram card you want.

effect on warrenty?

Usually there is no problem with RAM purchased elsewhere. I usually try to get the RAM that has the specs for the Machine I'm buying for. Then I know I should have less to no issues. That is why people recommend Crucial.com for memory. They have good stuff. Also I use Ramseeker.com to find the best prices. I've had a lot of success with the companies listed on Ramseeker.

Technically for the Mini you should have an Apple approved "service Provider" install it for you. that way it stays under warranty. You can do it yourself. If it causes the system to act funky after you install it don't call Apple for support for the RAM problems. You can install it yourself on the mini if you want to attempt it. The install is not very difficult. It won't void your warranty unless for some reason you break something while in there. If you break your antenna while installing the RAM Apple could say that it was due to the install and not cover the Airport/Bluetooth.

[Footy]

Been buying my memory from Other World Computing for years without a problem.

http://www.otherworldcomputing.com/
or
http://www.macsales.com