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Memory Question
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I just ordered a new iBook (my first new Mac -- yay!) and while it's on its way, I have a question: I'm scrounging around for the cheapest available 1GB SO-DIMM for it and I'm wondering precisely what are the technical requirements for a module to work with my iBook and what specs can be safely ignored. For example:
I figure it has to be PC2100, 266 DDR RAM, right?
Does the number of pins matter?
Does ECC/non-ECC matter?
What about buffered or unbuffered?
I guess I'd really like to know the specs on the on-board RAM of the newest iBook, so I can match it to the specs on the RAM I'll be buying.
Here's a module I'm considering.
BTW, please none of the usual snide remarks about "seaching first" I tried that, and nothing really hit the nail on the head. So just back off and stop being so uptight, all of you! 
(Last edited by selowitch; Jan 17, 2005 at 04:28 PM.
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That'll work. Gotta love those prices at newegg (their service is excellent, too). I wonder, though, do things like the number of pins make a difference? It seems like it would; after all, when dealing with cabling you definitely need the right number of pins if you expect a connection to work properly.
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I'm pretty sure that only 200 pin will work. Any more or less will actually mean a longer or shorter stick of memory, which won't fit.
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Anybody know of a good article (maybe online?) on the particulars of Macintosh memory and an explanation of ECC/non-ECC, parity, pins, etc. with regard to memory?
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I'd also would like to know about this. I need a 512MB memory for an iBook I just ordered. I wonder what are the exact specifications I need (number of pins, etc.) Thank you... I really love Newegg.com haha!
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Originally posted by Mahler:
I'd also would like to know about this. I need a 512MB memory for an iBook I just ordered. I wonder what are the exact specifications I need (number of pins, etc.) Thank you... I really love Newegg.com haha!
Newegg is indeed very good. Service is superb, selection and prices also very competitive. I wish they didn't charge restocking fees, though.
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Originally posted by Mahler:
I just found one Kingston that seems to work well on new iBooks.
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...106&depa=0
I was wondering if anyone can recommend an ever cheaper one that will still work on the iBook. 512MB by the way
Thank you
I think I'll take the 1GB version. I figure, with only one slot, I may as well max it out.
I'd still like to hear from someone who's read a good article that explains the details of RAM from a Mac perspective, though, regarding latency, pins, speed, ECC vs. non-ECC, etc.
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