[Maced] Are all RAM chips the same

[Dave Hounsell]

Hi Kel

RAM does vary in reliability.
I have heard that cheaper RAM is often made using less pure base materials under much less stringent temperature and fine particulate control resulting in a higher failure rate.
That said, all RAM can have issues. As can HDs.
That's why I always buy sealed RAM from a reliable reseller.
I know they guarantee their product and will immediately send new replacement in the event of failure and trust me to send the faulty back.
That said however, while I don't expect the cheapest price, I do expect a reasonable price.

Cheers

Dave




kel at edugator.net.au wrote: Having upgraded my home iMac 1.8 GHz PowerPC G5 to Leopard I thought  
it wise to upgrade my RAM as well. Currently has 1GB - two 512 chips.  
I've been told these have to be discarded and I need to instal two 1GB  
chips if I want 2GB total RAM.

Apparently I need PC3200 RAM chips.

Local Apple store wants $245 for a 1 GB chip.

Shopbot search reveals 20 stores selling PC3200 chips from $46 - $60

ePowerMac website lists 1Gb Mac chips for my model for $136.

As you can see there are big price differences.

Are the cheaper chips good enough or should I stick to buying from a  
Mac store?

Thanks

Kel

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