Sigh, now I'm starting to worry about what to do if none of these sticks are good. So far I've had failures on four configurations of three of the unknown chips using Jeff's sandwich method. And one of those configurations consisted of the known good chip on one end with two of the unknown chips that had previously passed 1000+ consecutive solo tests, run before I switched to the sandwich method.
Then again, it occurred to me that maybe my "known good" original 64MB chip isn't good, either. Is it possible that I've been running on bad memory? Is there a middle ground between memory so corrupt the machine won't boot and somewhat flaky memory that causes occasional problems? What kind of problems *does* bad memory cause? One strange thing I noticed. I've been using the "Shut Down Background Applications" and "Run Continuously" settings. At the top of the window, it says "Total Memory installed: 576 M" then, as soon as the run starts, the "Free Memory to test:" is displayed. I noticed on the next to last test the free memory was 516 M but on the current test (now on pass 206, she said, crossing her fingers) it says 527 M. I didn't notice what it said on previous tests, but why should that number vary? At least that number illustrates your point about why to do a sandwich test. Anyway, unless at least one of these tests good, I need to order at least one 256 MB DIMM by tomorrow, hopefully to arrive Monday or Tuesday. Like David, I am wondering if there's a brand you recommend? Or that you suggest we stay away from? (These are Smart Technologies DIMMs with Infineon chips. Are they perhaps on that list?) Any advice on finding decent memory that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? Anyone? Thanks again, Joy David Dierlam ([EMAIL PROTECTED])wrote: > I rely on you Jeff to tell us your personal > recommendation on the best brand to buy. One that has > had the fewest failures. I see a ton of ads out there- > all claiming to be the best. > Signed David(with the anonymous B&W) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Joy Freeman ~ from manuscript to bound book ~ Editorial, Design, and Production Services [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
