[pippiwong]

So, I installed a gig of generic Ram on my 15.2 Powerbook (OSX 10.3.3) that passed Apple hardware testing and hasn't crashed my computer or anything. It wasn't specifically being sold as Apple-compatible memory, but did have the same specs. I believe the brand is called Nanya, bought through 800-4memory. Shortly after buying it, the company put up text on the site saying the memory was "Not for Apple Computers".

I haven't really noticed too significant of a speed from when i had 512 ram to what i have now 1.25 gigs. It does seem a bit smoother, but it's hard for me to be certain. However, my computer does seem a lot hotter. Just doing basic internet explorer right now puts my temperature at 129 degrees F. Is this normal? All I have open are IE and IChat.

I guess another more significant question is, despite the RAM not conflicting and seeming to work on my computer, could it possibly be damaging or harming my computer in the long-run?

any info or advice would be much appreciated, guys.

thanks.

[Detrius]

Incompatible RAM can damage a computer. However, this is along the lines of EDO vs. non EDO on the Power Mac 7200.

Bad RAM will crash a computer and corrupt data.

It wouldn't hurt to call and ask why they changed that note. It's entirely possible that whoever changed it was just a moron and didn't realize there is a difference between PC2700 and PC133. You never know.

[ibook_steve]

Strange, since Apple does use Nanya for some of their CTO (configure to order) configurations. I'm sure you shouldn't have a problem with it.

Steve

[crouchingtiger]

Originally posted by pippiwong:
I guess another more significant question is, despite the RAM not conflicting and seeming to work on my computer, could it possibly be damaging or harming my computer in the long-run?

No. (short and sweet answer)