Is this memory the same?

Status
Not open for further replies.
JHZR2

JHZR2

Staff member
Joined
Dec 14, 2002
Messages
55,109
Location
New Jersey
Because there is no Skylake mac mini yet, im thinking of upgrading my 2005 G4 mac mini that I use for some basic surfing and mainly as an archiving machine. its in my basement, is only used sporadically, and since there is no skylake mini, and the 5K 27" iMac running skylake cant do target monitor mode (to act as a monitor for another computer), Id rater wait to buy a replacement computer for this application.

Perhaps a 32-64GB ATA SSD for like $50 (the archives are done externally), and 1GB RAM would work well to upgrade the machine and speed it up a bit, as recently it has been running slow, and I do tax the RAM quite a bit.

So... the recommendation from Crucial is:

http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/mac-mini-%28g4---1*42ghz%29/CT431640#productDetails

But on Amazon I can get a PC2700 184pin DDR 1GB piece that is Crucial branded, with prime shipping, for like a third of the crucial online price. It is this item (link from the crucial site for the same part nuber so we are sure the specs are official):

http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/ct12864z335#productDetails

It seems that these are the same item. They are both CL 2.5 and both are 2.5V and 128Mx64... But I don't know what I don't know, so was hoping someone could shed insight...

Thanks!
 
If you run the compatibility check on the 2nd link you gave it does indeed show it works with the Mac Mini. For all intents and purposes the two sticks are basically identical.
 
...Why dont you google "2005 G4 and memory upgrade" youll find others that have done it and maybe get larger faster memory as well.
 
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
If you run the compatibility check on the 2nd link you gave it does indeed show it works with the Mac Mini. For all intents and purposes the two sticks are basically identical.


Duh!

I did it the other direction from the crucial homepage, but didn't observe the checker right on the page. Stupid me.

Thanks!!
 
Originally Posted By: Kawiguy454
...Why dont you google "2005 G4 and memory upgrade" youll find others that have done it and maybe get larger faster memory as well.


because I know that it can only take 1GB max, and a half cycle of CL isn't going to help me, nor faster memory given the FSB and architecture. For $9 on prime, Im good.
 
Why limit yourself with a 64 ssd? I think 128gb could be had for about the same price.
You dont want to hit the ceiling with disk if it is only a small up charge to get the bigger disk
 
Last edited:
Originally Posted By: raytseng
Why limit yourself with a 64 ssd? I think 128gb could be had for about the same price.

Yup. Typically the larger capacity drives have faster transfer speeds, too.
 
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: raytseng
Why limit yourself with a 64 ssd? I think 128gb could be had for about the same price.

Yup. Typically the larger capacity drives have faster transfer speeds, too.


Because it's a UATA drive, NOT SATA. Limited choice.

I'll buy what's the lowest relative price for my need.
 
I am thinking that the easiest hard drive upgrade route would be a Compact Flash card, in the 32-64 gigabyte range.

An adaptor would be needed to change Ultra ATA to CF...

Much research is needed, is the Mini use a 2.5 or 3.5 drive?
How much room? Can a dual slot CF adaptor be used?
(two CF cards)

Heat would be greatly reduced, speed greatly increased,
original was a 2.5 inch, 40 gig, 4400 rpm drive, I think...
 
Very interesting idea!! I'd suspect that there's a reason why ssd drives are in existence, and aren't just cf cards. I'll look into that option though - sure appreciate it! I guess a high speed class 10 is faster than an ssd? Though the bandwidth may not matter on ide...
 
Mac mini has IDE/33 drive interface, I believe...

A CF card greater than 233 will be faster than the computer,
yielding no more speed increase...

With Ultra ATA solid state drives nearly unobtainium,
the CF drive(s) will be much faster than the original 4400 RPM hard drive
and the cheapest, (but not the easiest) option.
 
Last edited:
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

B
A 2012 Mac Mini "Project"
Replies
6
Views
2K
bunnspecial
M
CNC milling machine - failed hard drive
Replies
15
Views
2K
Merek
JHZR2
  • Locked
Assessing pricey laptop upgrade/replacement
2
Replies
21
Views
6K
JHZR2
H
  • Locked
Bought first iMac
Replies
11
Views
3K
Spazdog
Back
Top Bottom