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RAM for 5500? from a IIcx?
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jamesingentilly
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Feb 8, 2004, 05:59 AM
 
I'm sure there's a page somewhere that will answer this RAM memory question for me... but this might be faster...

could anyone tell me if the old memory chips I have from my Mac IIcx could possibly be used in my friend's PowerMac 5500 ???

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Feb 8, 2004, 05:05 PM
 
Nope.

The IIcx uses 30 pin SIMMs while the 5500 uses 168 pin DIMMs.
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jamesingentilly  (op)
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Feb 8, 2004, 05:56 PM
 
thank you for the quick answer... too bad!
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Feb 11, 2004, 02:37 AM
 
Trying to use RAM from a Mac II series computer in a Power Mac would be like trying to use auto parts from a 1965 VW Bug in a 1998 Beetle: not gonna happen.

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Feb 11, 2004, 03:04 AM
 
Originally posted by tooki:
Trying to use RAM from a Mac II series computer in a Power Mac would be like trying to use auto parts from a 1965 VW Bug in a 1998 Beetle: not gonna happen.

tooki
Thanks for pointing that out, I don't think he would have gotten that otherwise. Because, you know, he didn't respond saying he read it and understood a few days ago when this was actually an active topic.


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