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Mac Forum / General / Hardware / September 2004Processor speed vs RAM memory for performance?
I am considering the purchase of a used computer on eBay. There are many G4 computers with lower processor speeds but with tons of RAM memory and vice versa. Which is more improtant when judging overall performance of the computer? Is it worth spending more for increased processor speed? > I am considering the purchase of a used computer on eBay. There are > many G4 computers with lower processor speeds but with tons of RAM > memory and vice versa. Which is more improtant when judging overall > performance of the computer? Is it worth spending more for increased > processor speed? I would get the machine with faster processor then you can relatively cheaply add more ram as required. It is more expensive to replace the processor. Another factor in favor of the faster processor machines is they may have a faster system bus, which gives a further gain in overall system performance. > I am considering the purchase of a used computer on eBay. There are > many G4 computers with lower processor speeds but with tons of RAM > memory and vice versa. Which is more improtant when judging overall > performance of the computer? Is it worth spending more for increased > processor speed? Go for speed. You can always add more RAM very cheaply, whereas a processor upgrade is considerably more expensive.  SignatureMike Rosenberg <http://www.macconsult.com> Macintosh consulting services for NE Florida <http://bogart-tribute.net> Tribute to Humphrey Bogart my hitachi is doing the same thing is 6there an application that turns folders a different color when selected in os 9.2.2 that could be stuck if the on board battery is low? "The best way to predict the future is to invent it." Alan Kay "I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our monied corporations which dare already to challenge our government to a trial by strength, and bid defiance to the laws of our country. " - Thomas Jefferson KD7DDS 147.040 |
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