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2010

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Memory Expansion
Memory Expansion

The Many Types of Apple Macintosh Memory

Just like all other computer companies, Apple produces a range of equipment to meet their many customers’ needs. There are laptops, desktops, eMac computers and more. Each of the machines is equipped with the incredible technologies and advances that Apple is known around the world for providing, and each also allows the owner to upgrade some parts of the system when necessary.

This is seen most often with Apple Macintosh memory, and a majority of their computers allow the user or owner to add a huge amount of RAM when needed or desired.

The primary reason that someone might seek an Apple Macintosh memory upgrade will usually have to do with the speed of performance during professional or graphics-heavy applications. Consider that a huge number of designers, graphic artists, gaming enthusiasts and artists use Mac computers, and all of these people demand that their equipment process and display images and graphics in maximum clarity and quality. This all translates to memory and performance.

When an owner decides that they need an Apple Macintosh RAM upgrade their first step will be to identify the type and amount possible with their system configurations. Currently, Apple Macintosh owners will be able to do everything from inserting memory modules into expansion slots to adding new memory to an existing system that is configured to support a pre-set level.

To determine what amount and type is possible the owner or user can perform a “Scan My System” operation that delivers the very specific information about the capacity for their specific machine. For instance, a scan may let them know that their computer has eight slots requiring matching modules formatted in the DIMM style. Alternately, they may see that they have no expansion slots, but a system capable of supporting an increased range of RAM.

The primary consideration, after the appropriate module size and style, is the ability of the memory manufacturer to meet the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) specifications required by Apple Macintosh machines. Currently, there are a few really reliable suppliers, and both the Kingston memory modules and the Samsung memory modules are able to provide owners with the quality and consistency they need.

If an Apple Macintosh computer owner is stumped about their system specifications, the Internet is a great resource for support, answers and information. Most Mac users are very dedicated to the brand and there are a huge assortment of forums, fan sites and Internet discussions that can provide technical answers and details about memory issues.

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Is it possible to add more DDR2 memory on a personal computer via pci expansion board?

if the mother board (any maker) supports up to 16GB by using 4x4gb DDR2, however i use only 2x4GB DDR2
Instead of using just the dimm slots, is it possible to use pci memory expansion boards?

Dell seems to provide memory expansion boards for their workstations, but will it work for just any computer? anyone tried it?

http://www.stikc.com/Dell-Precision-690-Memory-Expansion-Board-JF806-JF807

It depends on what chassis you have, a 750W (750 Watt Power Supply) or 1KW (1000 Watt Power Supply) chassis.

The 750W chassis will take up to 32GB total using the existing 8 slots (4GB in each slot).

The memory expansion board (called a memory riser board) will only work in the 1KW chassis, which allows for an additional 8 slots and 32GB (4GB in each slot). This lets you use up to 64GB.

If you haven't filled the first 8 slots with memory, then you won't need the memory expansion board. So save yourself some money unless it's full of RAM already.

ALSO: I'm assuming you have a 64-bit operating system (XP or Vista 64-bit), which is required to recognize more than 4GB or RAM.

If you're looking to buy RAM, see the link below for Dell Precision 690 memory modules for cheap:

Notes from Dell's Precision 690 Specs Page:
The total amount of available memory will be less than 4GB. The amount less depends on the actual system configuration. To fully utilize 4GB or more of memory requires a 64-bit enabled processor and 64-bit operating system. To expand memory to more than 32GB requires a Dell Precision 690 1KW system with memory risers.

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