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RAM Slots on a Laptop. RAM slots on a laptop are significantly different than on a desktop PC. Because the form factor of a laptop precludes the desktop orientation where the memory is perpendicular to the motherboard, the RAM slides into slots that allow it to be parallel to the motherboard once installed. Computer only detecting 8 GB of RAM instead of 16 GB So I recently reinstalled Windows 10 for a fresh new start. It seemed alright at first, until I found out that the new Windows 10 is only detecting 8 GB of installed Ram when I actually have 16 installed. Though it’s theoretically possible to get faster performance from 2 chips than one, the likelihood is rather slim that you’d notice this difference. Especially these days.
Power Macintosh G5 Q&A - Updated April 2, 2009
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How much RAM of what type does the Power Mac G5 support? Which models have four RAM slots and which models have eight RAM slots? How do you upgrade the RAM?
Depending on the model, the Power Macintosh G5 supports either PC2700, PC3200, or PC2-4200 DDR2 memory installed in matched pairs. Power Mac G5 systems with PCI expansion slots have four RAM slots and systems with PCI-X or PCI-Express (PCIe) expansion slots have eight RAM slots.
This information is provided on the specs page for each model, but for your convenience, details regarding compatible memory, number of memory slots, and maximum supported RAM also are provided below:
Power Mac G5 | RAM Type | Slots | Max. RAM |
333 MHz PC2700 DDR | 4 | 4.0 GB | |
400 MHz PC3200 DDR | 8 | 8.0 GB | |
400 MHz PC3200 DDR | 8 | 8.0 GB | |
400 MHz PC3200 DDR | 8 | 8.0 GB | |
400 MHz PC3200 DDR | 4 | 4.0 GB | |
400 MHz PC3200 DDR | 8 | 8.0 GB | |
400 MHz PC3200 DDR | 8 | 8.0 GB | |
400 MHz PC3200 DDR | 4 | 4.0 GB | |
400 MHz PC3200 DDR | 4 | 4.0 GB | |
400 MHz PC3200 DDR | 8 | 8.0 GB | |
400 MHz PC3200 DDR | 8 | 8.0 GB | |
533 MHz PC2-4200 DDR2 | 8 | 16.0 GB | |
533 MHz PC2-4200 DDR2 | 8 | 16.0 GB | |
533 MHz PC2-4200 DDR2 | 8 | 16.0 GB |
To upgrade the RAM in a Power Macintosh G5 model, site sponsor Other World Computing has provided a helpful step-by-step video of the process:
Please note that just because RAM meets the minimum listed criteria does not mean that it will necessarily function as intended in a particular Mac. When buying memory, be sure to buy from a quality vendor that has tested their RAM with your Mac to ensure compatibility.
In addition to upgrade videos, as you would expect, Other World Computing sells memory compatible with every Power Macintosh G5 model.
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A memory slot, memory socket, or RAM slot allows RAM (computer memory) to be inserted into the computer. Most motherboards have two to four memory slots, which determine the type of RAM used with the computer. The most common RAM types are SDRAM and DDR for desktop computers and SODIMM for laptop computers, each having various types and speeds. The picture below is an example of what memory slots may look like inside a desktop computer. In this picture, there are three open and available slots for three memory sticks.
When buying a new computer or motherboard, pay close attention to the types of RAM the memory slots can accept. Make sure you know exactly the type of RAM to buy for your computer. It is also important to note how many available memory slots are available in your computer. It is not uncommon for computers to have all memory slots occupied. If all slots are full and you want to upgrade the computer memory, you need to remove some or all of the existing memory.
Why are the memory slots different colors?
When a motherboard has different colored memory slots, it indicates the memory slots are dual-channel, and pairs of memory should be installed on the same channel (color). For example, a motherboard could have two yellow and two black memory slots. The yellow memory slots could indicate Channel A and Channel B could be indicated by the black slots. If you were only installing two memory sticks, you'd want to install both of them in Channel A (yellow slots) for optimal performance.
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