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will more RAM help my G4

Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2004 3:12 pm
by bdr
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.

Thanks
Brett

Re: will more RAM help my G4

Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2004 4:43 pm
by David Polich
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.