Mac 10.4 is s-l-o-w

[djackmac]

Originally Posted by Ragnes

This is a desktop computer, not a laptop. Does that make a difference? With more research I found this piece of information that may be relevant. In the system profile >memory it says that I have two memory slots. One is empty and the other has 512 MB.

Can you tell if that is correct? Or do you still think I could get 2 GB total?
Ragnes

I'm sure you could run at least 2 GB, possibly more but we would need more machine specs to figure that out. If its a Mac Mini you might be maxed at 2GB. If its one of the later iMacs you could easily go to 4GB. Without having anymore specs to go on, I'm assuming this machine might max out at 2GB or RAM.

[Ragnes]

Before I go to the Apple Store, I'd like to know how much RAM I'd like to get. Would you be willing to tell me what other specs are needed? The Processor is 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo.
Ragnes

[djackmac]

Well that still could be either an iMac or a Mac Mini, but regardless 2x1GB chips is going to be the max on either. You may want to go somewhere besides the Apple store because they will charge you an arm and a leg for Apple branded memory when you can get 3rd party RAM for much cheaper that works just as well. Plus I would make sure its an Apple certified shop that installs the RAM especially if its a Mini. I've had many Minis come in our shop where they either couldn't find a shop brave enough to install the RAM or something got broke where someone tried to install the RAM.

[Giaguara]

Bring your serial number with. They can tell hte model from it, and what type RAM will work with it.
(From menu bar, "apple" > About this Mac > you will see Mac OS X Version 10.x.x .. click on that 10.x.x row twice - first you will see build number then serial number)

[Ragnes]

I got two GB of RAM installed this afternoon. I then brought up lots of applications and everything is working at a good speed. Hopefully, it will stay like that. Giaguara and djackmac, thanks for all your help. I think the problem is fixed.
Ragnes