[X-HW] emac memory?

[Scott]

On Jan 28, 2004, at 1:08 AM, Tiernan O'Toole wrote:

> i have a question about emac memory. im thinking of buying one of 
> these, but dont want to add $350 for 1gb of PC133 memory when i can 
> get it a lot cheaper (about 250EUR). im just wondering though. is it 
> standard PC133 memory or is it a special type. i know its 168pin, like 
> all other PC133 dimms, but is there a specific timing on these?
> Thanks in advance.

Plain old RAM. There are some bizarre no-name DIMMs out there which 
turn out to be not-quite-right. Your best bet is to purchase 
aftermarket RAM from whomever is reputable on your side of the pond. 
UK'ers? Also, use the online configurators when ordering.

Just for comparison, here in the US:
 From the Apple Store, adding 768MB = $300.
 From 1-800-memory 1GB = $199 .
 From crucial.com: $250.

Pricing from various vendors:
http://dealram.com/prices/systems/22003/512MB.html

Buying from anywhere else has one side effect:  You wind up with a 
superfluous  256MB module, which you can sell, keep in reserve, pop 
into another machine, etc.

This is assuming you buy the high-end eMac. If you buy the CD-ROM/128MB 
model, your Apple 1GB will run $350, and you'll end up with an extra 
128MB module if you buy elsewhere.

Note: This is the closest to reality I've seen Apple RAM prices in a 
long time.
Even so, I think I'd rather order RAM elsewhere , even if it only saves 
$100 or so.  I can (and more often than not do) find better things to 
blow a hundred on. Worst than can happen is you might have to pull out 
the extra RAM to troubleshoot (rare).