On Aug 26, 2010, at 16:46, Eric Volker <evol...@gmail.com> wrote: > Does anyone know of a freeware RAM tester? I just added 2x256 DDR400 sticks > of RAM to my G5 from my scrap heap, and want to make sure the sticks are > actually good. The G5 boots, but that's not a guarantee of stability. The > machine is a dual G5 Powermac, if that makes a difference. I do not have a > copy of the Apple Hardware Test.. >
I dunno if it works on PPC, but Intel Ubuntu CDs come with MemTest86+. The 86 seems to imply that it's x86, but it may have been ported, as it's open source. I warn you, though: it takes a F*ding* LONG time. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
