RAM is being sucked up..

Dean786

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My RAM is being sucked up like an Industrial Vacuum...

Apparently I only have 5mb of RAM left..

Im only running Finder, Dashboard and Safari..

I have 512mb of RAM

Im going to have to upgrade..

Plus my CPU temp is at 37 degrees and my CPU Fan is going at 1199rpm

Anything wrong?
 
cwa107

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Dean786 said:
My RAM is being sucked up like an Industrial Vacuum...

Apparently I only have 5mb of RAM left..

Im only running Finder, Dashboard and Safari..

I have 512mb of RAM

Im going to have to upgrade..

Plus my CPU temp is at 37 degrees and my CPU Fan is going at 1199rpm

Anything wrong?
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1GB should speed things up nicely. It may just be that your computer is having to dig into virtual memory, increasing disk utilization and as a result, generating more heat. Do you have plenty of room around your iMac to let it breathe?
 
bryphotoguy

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I believe is a normal fan speed for the iMac.
 

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