[Ti] Problem with Huge File Transfer in X.

[Kynan Shook]

David DelMonte <david at bohtech.com> writes:
> Some time ago I added no-name memory to my system. It worked and I
> forgot about it.
>
> However, checking the OS/9 profiler, I realized that it was PC133
> memory and I have a 100mhz bus. Checking with Kingston memory affirmed
> that while some PC 133 will work ok, in most cases, it will not, and
> cause spurious errors.

OK, I am SERIOUSLY doubting the competence of whoever told you that.  
PC133 RAM *should* always work fine running at PC100; it's the same 
stuff, just running a little slower.  The only problems arise when the 
RAM is not programmed properly for running at PC100, but almost all 
quality RAM is.  More likely the no-name RAM was poorly manufactured 
and had bad data bits.  This happens a LOT-I would not recommend most 
manufacturers...  Apple original RAM is usually OK, and there are only 
a certain number of fabs I trust-the vendor doesn't really matter too 
much.  One of the good ones is Crucial/Micron.  There are other good 
fabs too, but I can't recall them all offhand.  I am specifically wary 
of unlabeled chips or chips from a company I've never heard of.


Kynan Shook
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