10-24-2007, 01:01 AM
Fritz,
The OS loves RAM. The more physical RAM you throw at it; the better it runs.
4 gigs of RAM (2 x 2 gig DIMMS) is $230 at OWC.
There's a good chance you won't need any more than that (coupled with the 2 x 512 megs you already have).
I ran my Dual 2.0 G5 with 4.5 gigs of RAM. I am planning on running twice that amount in my Mac Pro.
I know the Intel iMacs are very capable machines. I like being able to add multiple internal drives and add a newer video card down the road. I tend to keep my desktop machines for several years. In fact, the only reason I bought a Mac Pro was 1) I have several customers with Intel powered Macs and 2) I had a PC only project and couldn't see running 2 separate boxes.
Buy as much RAM as your budget allows. It's the cheapest, most bang for your buck upgrade you can give your computer.
The OS loves RAM. The more physical RAM you throw at it; the better it runs.
4 gigs of RAM (2 x 2 gig DIMMS) is $230 at OWC.
There's a good chance you won't need any more than that (coupled with the 2 x 512 megs you already have).
I ran my Dual 2.0 G5 with 4.5 gigs of RAM. I am planning on running twice that amount in my Mac Pro.
I know the Intel iMacs are very capable machines. I like being able to add multiple internal drives and add a newer video card down the road. I tend to keep my desktop machines for several years. In fact, the only reason I bought a Mac Pro was 1) I have several customers with Intel powered Macs and 2) I had a PC only project and couldn't see running 2 separate boxes.
Buy as much RAM as your budget allows. It's the cheapest, most bang for your buck upgrade you can give your computer.