I have a revision A iMac, it only supports
128 MB of RAM, is there a way for it to recognise more than 128 megs? Maybe a more
powerful processor?

[Arty50]

I'm typing this on a rev. A with 160 MB of physical RAM (32 + 128). The current limitation on RAM for a rev. A is 384 MB. You can achieve this by using a standard 256 MB module in the upper slot and a low profile 128 module in the lower slot. Only a low profile RAM module will fit in the lower slot. You can find these modules at most memory or mac resellers.

Check out the following for detailed installation instructions:
http://www.imac2day.com/tech/visualRAM.shtml

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[Kenneth]

Hi,

I own the Rev.A iMac as well. It does support more than 128MB RAM, which I installed 2 128MB 144-pin RAM in it two months ago. It works great now for 256MB RAM without any VM. You can check the Micron web site for buying RAM. Hope this help.


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[blizaine]

My parents have a Rev A and I want to add a 128 chip for them. Is the 32MB chip that is already in it, in the upper or lower slot? I've seen both upper and lower slot 128MB chips available and I wasn't sure which to get. Thanks.

[Evinyatar]

It's in the lower slot, but you can of course put it in the upper slot as well.

[Feathers]

Although phrases such as "...search the archives..." come bounding to mind, the max RAM in RevA-D is 512Megs, the only reason lesser amounts are quoted on Apple's site is because larger SO-DIMM's were not available to test when the specifications were drafted. The only restriction is that the lower slot only accepts SO-DIMM's of 1.5" in depth where the upper slot accepts 2" deep versions.

In any event, a search of the archives would certainly serve well to illustrate how hotly this subject has been debated over the last eighteen months(not all that time here though)!

[imacman11]

yeah, I have 256 real, physical memory in my computer right now...so no problems...let me tell you, get as much Ram as you can, especially if you play Deus Ex!

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Hi I am using a Imac Rev A that has 256MB ram
You can put a 128MB LOW PROFILE in the lower slot, and a 128 MB Low Profile or regular chip in the upper slot, I also know that there is a 256MB upper slot chip available, so you could end up with 384Mb of ram is that enough for you. e-mail me at
rjkconst@gate.net if you need further info, and you can go to any auction or warehouse.com, but I buy most of mine on
E_Bay. Please contact me, and let me know how it goes, thanks Ron

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Also try ramseeker.com for iMac ram. I got a regular 128MB SO-DIMM for $100 shipped this spring

[Bockie]

Any thoughts if this LP 256 module would work in a Rev B? I believe that it can, but I want a second, third...opinion. It seems to be a great bargain:
http://www.memoryx.net/apl144p256l.html

i am curious if anyone has tried memory from http://www.memoryx.net or http://www.memorytogo.com both places have the cheapest prices in ram that i have seen, and the prices seem to good to be true. any help? i am anxious to upgrade from the painfull 32 mb of ram, that came with this rev a imac i got for $500. also what will increasing the vram do for me? it seems that you can max out the vram for less than $30 from most places, and i am curious if that $30 would be well spent. any info/help is appreciated


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[Bockie]

I purchased an upper slot 128M chip from MemoryToGo about ten months ago, and I have not had any problems! Got it for $109!