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    RAM Questions

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Brandinho, Sep 21, 2007.

  1. Brandinho

    Brandinho Notebook Consultant

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    I just upgraded my Macbook from 1GB or GB of RAM. However, I'm not really seeing any improvment. I actually think my PC might be loading slower. Can this really be?
     
    Brandinho, Sep 21, 2007
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    Thaoster Notebook Consultant

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    You might want to checkup on the cas latency on those ram and compared it to the original ram. I doubt it makes little difference in speed. It might be something else.
     
    Thaoster, Sep 21, 2007
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    Xander Paranoid Android

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    Are you sure the RAM is properly installed? You can check in the System Profiler to see if OS X recognizes the full 2GB. Also, you can use the Apple Hardware Test.

    For more information read the MacBook Manual (PDF). Memory Installation instructions begin on Page 32 and Page 46 for the Hardware Test.

    Edit: Here are some excerpts from the Manual.

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    Xander, Sep 21, 2007
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