I have a G4 867 dual with 1 gig RAM...will more RAM make any kind of noticeable performance difference or do I have to bite the bullet and go G5...I want to run morphology but not many other VIs.
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Brett
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Re: will more RAM help my G4
What is the maximum RAM allowed on your G4? On my AGP Graphics it's 1 GB. There might be some issues with certain VI's or plug-ins and more than 1 GB RAM.
I think you have enough RAM at 1 GB, that's my personal opinion. It's your processor which is the thing that needs to be addressed. Check out processor upgrades here:
http://www.sonnettech.com
and here:
http://www.powerlogix.com
Because of the slower bus architecture and other issues regarding the G4 vs. the G5, you will never be able to turn your G4 into a G5 even with the fastest processor upgrade and
the maximum allowed RAM and the fastest drives you can get.
I think you have enough RAM at 1 GB, that's my personal opinion. It's your processor which is the thing that needs to be addressed. Check out processor upgrades here:
http://www.sonnettech.com
and here:
http://www.powerlogix.com
Because of the slower bus architecture and other issues regarding the G4 vs. the G5, you will never be able to turn your G4 into a G5 even with the fastest processor upgrade and
the maximum allowed RAM and the fastest drives you can get.
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