G4 iBook question

choppa · 31st August 2004, 12:00 AM

Admin, if you think this belongs somewhere else, please move the thread. I searched but couldn't find an answer. On google, only stores with purchase info came up.

My question is:
Can an iBook (G4) take PC2700 333MHz DDR memory in its expansion port (SO DIMM) even though the Apple website recommends PC2100 rather than PC2700?
I would think it's reverse compatible, but have no real concrete answer (and some people were being vague).

GooSE · 31st August 2004, 12:26 AM

It works in PCs, I don't see why it wouldn't also work in Apples. It shouldn't make a difference. The clock generation hardware in the computer will decide what frequency the memory will operate at. PC2700 memory runs fine at PC2100's frequency. Take from that what you will.

schmuppet · 31st August 2004, 12:46 AM

Shouldn't be a problem at all.

flugle · 31st August 2004, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by choppa
Admin, if you think this belongs somewhere else, please move the thread. I searched but couldn't find an answer. On google, only stores with purchase info came up.

My question is:
Can an iBook (G4) take PC2700 333MHz DDR memory in its expansion port (SO DIMM) even though the Apple website recommends PC2100 rather than PC2700?
I would think it's reverse compatible, but have no real concrete answer (and some people were being vague).

I just did this last night

I put in a HP PC 2700 512MB module from an Evo notebook into my brand new iBook, and so far it has worked perfectly

choppa · 31st August 2004, 2:57 PM

Thank you for your help. I went ahead and ordered a 256mb chip from eBay ($40) which seems pretty cheap. I'd like a 512mb one, but I doubt I'll find one cheap.

YarrKen · 31st August 2004, 3:58 PM

Mine has one in it currently

MillenniumPanda · 2nd September 2004, 9:17 AM

have any of you tried to stick in a 1Gb module in and have it working no probs?

YarrKen · 2nd September 2004, 4:38 PM

Can't see a prob with it - the iBook G4's support it.

I must say I haven't done it though.

z3[n] · 22nd September 2004, 5:48 PM

try asking this question in http://appletalk.com.au maybe they can help.

from my knowledge (being a 3month old apple user) thare a some rams that isnt compatable with apple FULL STOP! regardless of the clock speed etc. So just be careful of what you buy

31st August 2004, 12:00 AM	#1
choppa Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Perth Sanity:_Unknown Posts: 1,456	G4 iBook question Admin, if you think this belongs somewhere else, please move the thread. I searched but couldn't find an answer. On google, only stores with purchase info came up. My question is: Can an iBook (G4) take PC2700 333MHz DDR memory in its expansion port (SO DIMM) even though the Apple website recommends PC2100 rather than PC2700? I would think it's reverse compatible, but have no real concrete answer (and some people were being vague).

31st August 2004, 12:46 AM	#3
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31st August 2004, 3:58 PM	#6
YarrKen Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 167	Mine has one in it currently __________________ Yar

2nd September 2004, 4:38 PM	#8
YarrKen Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 167	Can't see a prob with it - the iBook G4's support it. I must say I haven't done it though. __________________ Yar

22nd September 2004, 5:48 PM	#9
z3[n] Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Melb Posts: 667	try asking this question in http://appletalk.com.au maybe they can help. from my knowledge (being a 3month old apple user) thare a some rams that isnt compatable with apple FULL STOP! regardless of the clock speed etc. So just be careful of what you buy __________________ SimplyXen.com Proud owner of a 15" 2.4Ghz Unibody MacBook Pro \| 20" 2.0Ghz Core Duo iMac \| AirPort Express \| 16GB White 3G iPhone I shoot with a Nikon

31st August 2004, 12:26 AM	#2
GooSE Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 5,147	It works in PCs, I don't see why it wouldn't also work in Apples. It shouldn't make a difference. The clock generation hardware in the computer will decide what frequency the memory will operate at. PC2700 memory runs fine at PC2100's frequency. Take from that what you will.

31st August 2004, 2:57 PM	#5
choppa Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Perth Sanity:_Unknown Posts: 1,456	Thank you for your help. I went ahead and ordered a 256mb chip from eBay ($40) which seems pretty cheap. I'd like a 512mb one, but I doubt I'll find one cheap.

2nd September 2004, 9:17 AM	#7
MillenniumPanda Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Adelaide Posts: 789	have any of you tried to stick in a 1Gb module in and have it working no probs?