iBook - RAM upgrade to 1GB - prices?

callisto9 · callisto9 #1 (**permalink**)

09-19-2006, 12:51 PM

i am wanting to upgrade the RAM in my iBook from 512MB to 1GB. i read that there is only one slot for RAM, so i'd have to buy a 1GB chip, not an additional 512MB chip.

"The computers indicated by this note number use 1.25-inch PC2700 (also called DDR333) DDR SDRAM SO-DIMMs."

iBook G4 (Mid 2005)
512 Up to 1.5 GB 333 MHz (PC2700)

is the RAM for an apple machine different from RAM for a windows-based machine? i am guessing due to the prices i am seeing, it's not. can i buy PC2700 DDR333 RAM on ebay and have it work?

where's the cheapest place for RAM? i am seeing prices of $150 - $170 for a stick of RAM! gah! that's sooooo expensive.

help?

ByzantineRemnant · ByzantineRemnant #2 (**permalink**)

09-19-2006, 01:39 PM

I purchased a gig of Ram for my iBook in March of 2005. It cost me $210 total. I would think paying around $150 is pretty decent. As long as it is So-dimm PC 2700 DDR RAM, you should be ok.

callisto9 · callisto9 #3 (**permalink**)

09-19-2006, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenredfield

I purchased a gig of Ram for my iBook in March of 2005. It cost me $210 total. I would think paying around $150 is pretty decent. As long as it is So-dimm PC 2700 DDR RAM, you should be ok.

GAH! oh my! i didn't know it was going to be that expensive. maybe i'll stick with 512MB...

4thChild · 4thChild #4 (**permalink**)

09-19-2006, 02:58 PM

Did you see much performance improvements with the extra meg?

JDann24 · JDann24 #5 (**permalink**)

09-20-2006, 07:05 AM

yep, very expensive. i wanted to upgrade the ram in my ibook, but i can't afford it right now. but, from what i hear it is worth it.

CanadaRAM · CanadaRAM #6 (**permalink**)

09-20-2006, 08:21 PM

I recommend Data Memory Systems - US$135 for 1 Gb Mac-tested and guaranteed. Also excellent people to deal with

Thanks
Trevor
CanadaRAM.com

(obligatory disclaimer - I derive no benefit financial or otherwise from recommending my favorite American RAM dealer)

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callisto9 #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	09-19-2006, 12:51 PM i am wanting to upgrade the RAM in my iBook from 512MB to 1GB. i read that there is only one slot for RAM, so i'd have to buy a 1GB chip, not an additional 512MB chip. "The computers indicated by this note number use 1.25-inch PC2700 (also called DDR333) DDR SDRAM SO-DIMMs." iBook G4 (Mid 2005) 512 Up to 1.5 GB 333 MHz (PC2700) is the RAM for an apple machine different from RAM for a windows-based machine? i am guessing due to the prices i am seeing, it's not. can i buy PC2700 DDR333 RAM on ebay and have it work? where's the cheapest place for RAM? i am seeing prices of $150 - $170 for a stick of RAM! gah! that's sooooo expensive. help?
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ByzantineRemnant #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 15, 2004 Location: USA Posts: 614 Mac Specs: MacPro, MBP C2D, iMac G4	09-19-2006, 01:39 PM I purchased a gig of Ram for my iBook in March of 2005. It cost me $210 total. I would think paying around $150 is pretty decent. As long as it is So-dimm PC 2700 DDR RAM, you should be ok.
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4thChild #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 19, 2006 Posts: 5	09-19-2006, 02:58 PM Did you see much performance improvements with the extra meg?
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JDann24 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 18, 2005 Posts: 74	09-20-2006, 07:05 AM yep, very expensive. i wanted to upgrade the ram in my ibook, but i can't afford it right now. but, from what i hear it is worth it.
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Member Since: Jan 18, 2006 Posts: 54	09-20-2006, 08:21 PM I recommend Data Memory Systems - US$135 for 1 Gb Mac-tested and guaranteed. Also excellent people to deal with Thanks Trevor CanadaRAM.com (obligatory disclaimer - I derive no benefit financial or otherwise from recommending my favorite American RAM dealer)
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