What's are the effects of using lower quality RAM?
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From: Nigel Lord on 17 Jul 2010 14:17 I've just bought a new Mac Mini as a replacement for my G5 PowerPC - primarily to allow me to upgrade to Adobe CS5. I thought it wise to max out the (SODIMM) RAM to 8GB and having picked myself up off the floor after discovering Apple's price for memory, spent a couple of hours trawling the internet for something more affordable. One of the sellers I found - KOMPBAY - was advertising 2 x 4GB at around �160 - at least �50 cheaper than anyone else - so I placed my order. Prior to installing the RAM, I was plagued with crashes and other problems which I put down to running Photoshop and other apps with only 2GB of memory. However, now with 8GB memory, I'm still suffering unexplained crashes - even the odd kernel panic - which I am at a loss to explain, given that the machine is so new. I've even had this weird incident where the screen turns blue - the Mac doesn't audibly re-start - but when it comes back on screen, all the apps have quit and it looks like it has re-started. So my question is... can the quality of RAM affect a Mac in this way? I suspect the kernel panic is RAM-based, but what about applications quitting for no apparent reason? Is there any way that you can test the integrity of your RAM? And what troubleshooting app would anyone recommend to identify potential software problems? OK... I know that's three questions, rather than one - but if anyone could shed any light, I'd be most grateful.... Nige
From: Conor on 17 Jul 2010 14:22 On 17/07/2010 19:17, Nigel Lord wrote: > So my question is... can the quality of RAM affect a Mac in this way? Cheap quality RAM isn't guarantee'd to be compatible and sometimes you're lucky if it even works at all with a laptop or motherboard. Stick to Crucial if you're buying third party and buy from them direct - that way you get the no quibble compatible guarantee and lifetime guarantee too. -- Conor www.notebooks-r-us.co.uk
From: Jim on 17 Jul 2010 14:50 Conor <conor(a)gmx.co.uk> wrote: > Stick to Crucial if you're buying third party and buy from them direct - > that way you get the no quibble compatible guarantee and lifetime > guarantee too. Seconded. Bought from them a few times now, never had a problem. Jim -- "Microsoft admitted its Vista operating system was a 'less good product' in what IT experts have described as the most ambitious understatement since the captain of the Titanic reported some slightly damp tablecloths." http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/
From: Sara Merriman on 17 Jul 2010 14:56 In article <1jlshqz.19316qw12ab20lN%jim(a)magrathea.plus.com>, jim(a)magrathea.plus.com (Jim) wrote: > Conor <conor(a)gmx.co.uk> wrote: > > > Stick to Crucial if you're buying third party and buy from them direct - > > that way you get the no quibble compatible guarantee and lifetime > > guarantee too. > > Seconded. Bought from them a few times now, never had a problem. > Thirded - I use them all the time at work. -- Sara Cuddler of rats, cats and husband
From: Jon B on 17 Jul 2010 16:28
Jim <jim(a)magrathea.plus.com> wrote: > Conor <conor(a)gmx.co.uk> wrote: > > > Stick to Crucial if you're buying third party and buy from them direct - > > that way you get the no quibble compatible guarantee and lifetime > > guarantee too. > > Seconded. Bought from them a few times now, never had a problem. > and when I have, the aftercare and been quick and quibble free. -- Jon B Above email address IS valid. <http://www.bramley-computers.co.uk/> Apple Laptop Repairs. |