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Installed RAM, How do you test it?
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crispin14
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Jun 8, 2006, 02:53 AM
 
I just installed a 1gig G. Skill stick from newegg and my MacBook has successfully found it.

I've never installed RAM before, but I have read that there are programs that check sectors of your RAM for any errors. Anyone know of any Mac programs?

I just want to make sure the RAM is good, otherwise I'm another satsified newegg customer.
     
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Jun 8, 2006, 03:04 AM
 
Here u go, Memtest
     
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Jun 8, 2006, 03:17 AM
 
perfect, thanks for the help mate

ram is perfect, no need for an exhange
     
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Jun 8, 2006, 09:25 AM
 
Also you should use the Apple Hardware Test that came with the machine. Boot up with the OS disk holding the D key (not the normal C). Run the Extended test on the ram - it will take a while but it is pretty good.
     
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Jun 8, 2006, 09:58 AM
 
actually, memtest found bad errors in the ram that apple hardware test didn't find. and other people have had the same experience.
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