+eebuckeye Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Where is the best place to buy the memory upgrade for my ROM1 system? How much memory should I get if I want to try the graphical OS in addition to running Apple IIe software? Does anyone happen to have memory upgrades for sale on Atariage? Thanks! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/232196-apple-iigs-memory-upgrade-options/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 First Off, the Apple ][e only came standard with 128K, so a ][GS has more than enough for 8 bit Apple Software. I have seen a Minimum of 1MB or RAM recommended for the 16 Bit GSOS. ( see "Getting into Apple IIGS", Post #23 ) An Apple 1MB card in addition to the 256K on the ROM01 Main Board would meet that minimum. There are used, 1MB cards on eBay, usually with the standard 256K installed. Extra RAM can be purchased on the Internet. Personally, I have 4 of these cards. There is a new, 4MB Card from GGLabs. and I believe these are still available from Briel Computers too. MarkO Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/232196-apple-iigs-memory-upgrade-options/#findComment-3121644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+eebuckeye Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 I have tried to contact both of the places listed (GGLabs and Briel) with no response.. bummer.. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/232196-apple-iigs-memory-upgrade-options/#findComment-3128245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 I have tried to contact both of the places listed (GGLabs and Briel) with no response.. bummer.. Don't give up yet... There are Two eBay Auctions at this moment: http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Meg-Memory-Card-for-the-Apple-IIGS-GS-C-V-Technologies-Rev-B-/141495932942?pt=US_Vintage_Computing_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20f1d0980e and http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sequential-Systems-4-MB-RAM-Card-for-the-Apple-IIGS-Cleaned-Tested-/151492368167?pt=US_Vintage_Computers_Mainframes&hash=item2345a61727 Also, Reactive-Micro is designing a new ][gs Memory Card. But won't be available for a while.. ( Technical Issues... ) MarkO Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/232196-apple-iigs-memory-upgrade-options/#findComment-3128418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 A 1MB card will do you for most applications/games. There are 4MB cards (I have one) but they're pricey and not a lot uses them (Wolfenstein 3D can for one). Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/232196-apple-iigs-memory-upgrade-options/#findComment-3129794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+eebuckeye Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 I am having difficulties running GSOS 6 with 1MB. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/232196-apple-iigs-memory-upgrade-options/#findComment-3129797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I am having difficulties running GSOS 6 with 1MB. Well 1MB is the minimum for GSOS 6. Although if you have a ROM 03 rather than a 1 it will help speed things up due to more on-board memory and newer system tools built in. Is it just slow or do things not work? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/232196-apple-iigs-memory-upgrade-options/#findComment-3129809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+eebuckeye Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 It will not finish booting.. the GSOS 6 images I have are said to require more than 1MB of memory. I do have ROM 1. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/232196-apple-iigs-memory-upgrade-options/#findComment-3129821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 It will not finish booting.. the GSOS 6 images I have are said to require more than 1MB of memory. I do have ROM 1. It should run on 1MB + the 256K built into the ROM 1. Although if you're trying to run it from disks with that little memory it's not going to be very usable. If you want to use 6.0.1 then get a hard drive, otherwise stick to 5.4. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/232196-apple-iigs-memory-upgrade-options/#findComment-3129835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanrunomad Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Here's a 6MB RAM card (unpopulated) currently priced at $10.50: http://www.ebay.com/itm/331411041613 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/232196-apple-iigs-memory-upgrade-options/#findComment-3130574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Here's a 6MB RAM card (unpopulated) currently priced at $10.50: http://www.ebay.com/itm/331411041613 6MB is an insane amount of memory for the IIgs. Way more than needed unless you're doing some serious application work. 4MB cards are usually pricey, there's no way this one will stay that low. If you can snag it though it will serve you well. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/232196-apple-iigs-memory-upgrade-options/#findComment-3130581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesk Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Another option is to build a 4mb upgrade with a 1mb expansion card and simms. http://damntechnology.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/232196-apple-iigs-memory-upgrade-options/#findComment-3133075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Another option is to build a 4mb upgrade with a 1mb expansion card and simms. http://damntechnology.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html I have Three or Four of those Apple ][gs 1Meg Cards.. I should give this a try!!! MarkO Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/232196-apple-iigs-memory-upgrade-options/#findComment-3134118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david__schmidt Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) I have Three or Four of those Apple ][gs 1Meg Cards.. I should give this a try!!! I have a bunch as well. I'm not sure I want to be in for that much soldering, though! Edited December 16, 2014 by david__schmidt Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/232196-apple-iigs-memory-upgrade-options/#findComment-3134159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 (edited) I have a bunch as well. I'm not sure I want to be in for that much soldering, though! I assembled these two units from Circuit Boards and a Hand Full of components.. Including my time, it might be cheaper then bidding on and winning a 4MB Card.. MarkO Edited December 17, 2014 by MarkO Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/232196-apple-iigs-memory-upgrade-options/#findComment-3134751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesk Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I had a lot of fun making mine. I had to go through some SIMMs to get it right. I ended up using: 30 pin SIMMs8 or 9 Chips preferably 8CAS before RASno faster than 70ns More info on SIMMs here: http://www.techtalkz.com/apple/187768-simm-compatibility-apple-iigs-ram-cards-potential-faq-addition.html Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/232196-apple-iigs-memory-upgrade-options/#findComment-3135448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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