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G4 MDD memory ---> G5 Powermac ?
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Jun 23, 2005, 01:19 PM
 
Hi Gang

Is it possible to use some of my RAM sticks from my PowerMac dual G4 1.25 in a new G5 Powermac?

Thanks in advance for all the help.

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Jun 23, 2005, 01:27 PM
 
What speed is the RAM? If it's PC3200 or faster, you can swap it in.
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Jun 23, 2005, 01:28 PM
 
Only if it's a 1.6GHz single G5 or you bought memory for your MDD that is faster than the specifications require. The MDD uses PC2700, as does the 1.6GHz G5, but all other G5s require PC3200.
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Jun 23, 2005, 01:30 PM
 
And the RAM also has to be installed in matched pairs.

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Jun 23, 2005, 02:22 PM
 
Thanks everyone...sounds like a NO, given that it's PC2700...oh well, it's fun to buy new stuff now and then! ;-)

Cheers.

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Jun 23, 2005, 02:29 PM
 
DDR has gotten very inexpensive over the last six to nine months, so the purchase shouldn't be too painful.

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