Logic and RAM allocation

Hi there guys
I recently upgraded my Dual 2Ghz G5 (PPC) with an extra 2GB of Ram (2 X 1GB sticks) and another 250 GB Seagate HD
I have noticed that my performance hasn’t increased and has in fact taken a dive.
Could it have to do with my RAM allocation in the ram slots? See below the current allocation in my system profiler (they have been matched in pairs, plus the newer RAM has a different speed spec?)
Please see if anyone can help – could this have affected my performance? Plus how do I increase or set virtual memory use for Logic?
Thanks in advance
Anton
Current RAM Allocation:
DIMM0/J11:
Size: 256 MB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
DIMM1/J12:
Size: 256 MB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
DIMM2/J13:
Size: 256 MB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
DIMM3/J14:
Size: 256 MB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30330
DIMM4/J41:
Size: 1 GB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30440
DIMM5/J42:
Size: 1 GB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC3200U-30440
DIMM6/J43:
Size: Empty
Type: Empty
Speed: Empty
DIMM7/J44:
Size: Empty
Type: Empty
Speed: Empty
Dual 2ghz G5 (PPC) Mac OS X (10.4.2) 3GB Ram

Thanks guys - what about instert byspassing some plugins during playback to the sections where they are needed? I'm not sure how logic works with this - does it only use a certain plugin once it reaches the piece of audio in the timeline?
So would bypassing it before and after make a difference?
I’ve frozen pretty much all the tracks (ones with with lots of plugins) – the majority on plugins are running on busses
I’ve got a pretty complicated mix with lots of routing – 86 audio tracks (not all at once) and 42 busses
I’m running the following plugs:
Logic:
7 x Linphase Eq’s
9 x Channel Eq’s
9 x Compressors
1 x GATE
2 X Space Designers
5 x Direction mixers
2 x Lowcut
1 x Stereo delay
1 x Tremelo
Other:
1 x BBE Sonic Maximizer
3 x Waves RCompressor
1 x Izotope Ozone (only vox harmonics – cpu light)
2 x Waves L2
3 X Waves L1
1 X PSP Vintage warmer
2 x Waves Doubler
3 x IK Classic studio reverb
2 x PSP Nitro filters (byspassed when not used)
1 x Camelspace (byspassed when not used)
1 x PSP 608 delay
I don’t know what do you guys think ? Is this pretty much as many as you’d expect to be able to run with my system spec with it just keeling over every now and again [ok more again than now ]

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Do be suspicious and challenge advice you receive on these and any other forums. Mistakes can be made and I have to admit I have done so, but not too often. I have witnessed bad advice but I have never thought it was offered deliberately.
Regarding RAM, you have been misinformed. Your MBP will accept 3 GB RAM. Look at these two links, one for OWC and the other Crucial:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/MacBook/Pro/Core2/http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/MacBook/Pro/Core2/
http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-memory-for/Apple/macbook-pro-2*33ghz-in tel-core-2-duo-(17-inch)
Read them carefully and you will see that both corroborate my position.
Ciao.

I am getting an error message when I try and Ram Preview "

"After Effects error: RAM Preview needs 2 or more frames to playback."
My Preferences settings in the the Memory & Multiprocessing section are.
Installed RAM: 6GB
RAM reserved for other applications: 1.5GB
RAM available for AE: 4.5GB
AE multiprocessing
Checked Render Multiple Frames Simultaneously
Ram Allocation per background CPU: 1GB

Your available ram is completely inadequate for rendering multiple frames simultaneously to be used. Turn it off. Also, allocate an even number for ram to other applications. 2GB minimum. Unless you have 16 or more GB of ram turn off MP rendering. Unless you have a lot of free time to wait for AE to render frames and try to struggle along with limited resources upgrade your ram to some multiple of 4GB using MATCHED memory in 4GB increments.

Upgrading a 2009 iMac 10,1 21.5" screen to the new processor and RAM

I got mine last year from Best Buy and would like to know if they will or can upgrade my computer to the new quad core processor and RAM?

The processor won't be upgradeable. Even assuming it's not soldered to the logic board and could be swapped without affecting the warranty (it can't), the Core 2 Duo and Core i5/i7 do not use the same socket; you can't replace one with the other.

Can I Upgrade My Processor And RAM?What Is Compatible?

Hello, I Got A New Laptop Recieved From A Trade,And Was Wondering What And How To Upgrade My CPU And RAM? My Laptop Info: -Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU B800 @ 1.50GHz, 1500Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processors-BIOS Ver. Hewlett-Packard F.33-SMBIOS Ver. 2.7-x64 Bit-2GB RAM(MAX 8GB) Basically I Wanna Upgrade The Laptop For Better Speed/Performance.Im Not Using It For Gaming Etc.Just For Faster Internet Browsing Etc....So Basically A Laptop For Google,YouTube Etc. NOTE: MY INTERNET MBPS IS AROUND 600Mbps WIRELESSLY. My Questions: 1.What Processor's Are Best?,And What Processor's Are Compatible With My Laptop? 2.Do I Just Replace The Processor?Or Motherboard? 3.What RAM Is Compatible With My Laptop? 4.Also What Is The Best Hard Disk Upgrade?(DONT NEED MORE THAN 500GB) 5.How Do I Go About Replacing And Installing The Processor? Thank You!!

Huffer wrote:
This is the source of information about your laptop: the Service Manual: Download Manual here Unfortunately if you look on page 19 you see that Celeron models have their own type of motherboard which means you could only install a different Celeron processor. You could theoretically buy one of the i3/i5 motherboards and install it but that would mean a new motherboard and processor. The cost will approach a new laptop price. How much memory do you have? Your model was a WalMart Black Friday special a few years back and came with 2 gigs. Increase it to 8 or at least 4. 4 would be cheap as all you would have to do is add a 2 gig module. Here is the part number for a 4 gig module: 4 GB 621569-001 Here is the 2 gig on amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Upgrade-100-6100ix-PC3-10600-1333MHz-PARTS-QUICK/dp/B00FDV69CE/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1437999207&sr=8-6&keywords=621565-001 Then save that money you want to spend on the motherboard and processor and just buy a solid state drive. You can get a 250 gig solid state drive for under $100 now. Install it and do a clean reinstall of Windows onto it and you will think you have installed an i5 processor and 8 gigs of RAM. Makes everything pop open, boots way, way faster, etc. The solid state drive is the same physical configuration as a hard drive and is a drop-in replacement. http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-2-5-Inch-Internal-MZ-75E250B-AM/dp/B00OAJ412U/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1437999378&sr=1-1&keywords=Samsung+850+Evo Pages 45 and 46 of the Manual show memory upgrade and hard drive removal and reinstallation. Good luck. If this is "the Answer" please click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it. so would i be able to upgrade to a Intel Core i5-2430M 2.40-GHz processor (1333-MHz FSB, 3.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 35 W; not supported on computer models equipped with Windows 7 Starter 32-bit operating system)???

Upgrading graphics card and ram on late 2011 macbook pro?

Hi. I have a late 2011 macbook pro, and I wanted to know if i could upgrade my graphics card and ram for better performance while gaming. I play WoW and diablo 3 and often notice lag and can only run on low settings. So my graphics are Intel HD 3000 which is integrated, and i was wondering if i could upgrade to a graphics card like AMD or nvidia. Also, would upgrading from 4 gb of ram to 8gb of ram help my performance? Thanks.

You cannot upgrade the graphics card on your MBP. It is soldered to the logic board.
RAM can be increased to 8 or 16 GB. The correct specifications are; 204-pin PC-10600 (1333 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM.
The best vendors for Mac compatible RAM are OWC and Crucial.
Ciao.

Kernal Panics/Logic Board/RAM

My Powerbook recently died whereby I kept getting the "You must restart your computer message...."
I ran the Apple Hardware Test and it appears that the issue is Defective or incompatible RAM, as many forum messages have expressed.
Now this is fine, but I took it into my local Apple Shop who said that, given the particular specifications of the G4 12inch, RAM is split between Logic Board and somewhere else (sorry, I forget), and that I could only fix the problem by replacement of Logic Board AND RAM. Price quoted was £660. Quote was given without them turning Laptop on, although to be fair I had brought the Error Message in full into the Shop.
So my question is, could it be possible that the Logic Board is not defective, and how do I go about testing this?
I want to exhaust all avenues before I put this to bed, because given the Price quoted it would be nonsensical to get it fixed.
Secondly, is there anyway I can extract all my photo's/music from my Laptop if I have to concede defeat on this?
Cheers in anticipation,
mcmikeyc

Hi MC,
Weidly, ran Hardware Test again last night before reposting and this time came up with following Error Message:
2NVD/5/4: 2122
Do anyone know what this message means?
First thing I'd say was take it apart and examine the built in with a microscope. You'd be looking for bad/broken solder joints or solder "whiskers".
I would be possible to replace it if it was a problem if you were in the states. We have people that do that here. I'm surprised it can't be done in UK or at least we haven't heard of people doing it.
I've also heard of people running without it.
It's right there on top of the board but the top case and the top shield has to come off.
Therefore I need to replace logic board. Any ideas of cost (£660 seems high given that I could replace/upgrade Laptop for less)?.
£660 seems outrageous!
Even DT&T services would be cheaper it's just the shipping. How do these guys in Hong Kong do it? I just bought a iBook charger for $27 shipped. Shipping was like $4 from Hong Kong?
Richard

Hi need help! 2.2 or 2.4? Logic and maybe some video, I like GLOSSY!

First off, I like the glossy and for video, crucial stuff, I could always get a 30" or whatever MATTE display for that down the road, but right now I can not seem to find any BENCHMARKS on 2.2 vs 2.4 for say LOGIC and how many more plug-ins you would get or not get.
Right now on a Mac Pro (work) and was wondering if anyone knew where I could find such an article that compared the two for audio and or video use and how much of a gain would you get with the extra 200 which is really equal in old school to about 350 more megahertz and the extra 128MB of VIDEO.
If someone could please explain as I plan on ordering one sometime next week.
Thanks.
P.S. Is it really a desk top replacement? Can it do the job with or without the added 7200 RPM drive? Is the USB or FIREWIRE 800 HD's fast enough to stream say orchestral samples without choking?
In order of priority:
a) Rock and Roll (Analog, Vocals, guitar (but plug in), bass, then plug ins for drum machines, still not sure on whether to go LOGIC or LE (I know, its a huge rip off (LE from Digi), but I like their Digi Strike - am hoping that Logic 8 and Groove Agent 3 will solve some of this.
Lastly, how many displays can you drive from a MBP? Can you drive two? Do you think that will be a feature to come, or should I just get a Mac Pro and say the heck with it at home!
Thanks!

You will likely not find benchmarks for Logic as the HD and other internal components will play a huge roll in the performance you get from the applications and various plug-ins. Plug-ins put different strains on your processor, depending on the level of processing each plug-in requires.
No, the MacBook Pro isn't a desktop replacement when it's being used for audio recording and mixing, especially when you compare it to a Mac Pro. No way will it beat out a maxed out eight-core Mac Pro. You'll get night and day performance differences in these two machines.
It sounds like you'll be working with 4 tracks of stereo .. or possibly 10 mono tracks? If you state specifics about your method of recording and play-back and what audio interface you intend to use, we'll have a better idea of exactly how many tracks and plug-ins you actually intend/need to use simultaneously. Also, which plug-ins are you intending on using per channel? Are you going to utilize sends for global FX or rather, assigning fx to each and every channel separately?
As to the external displays you intend on using, will one not be enough? You can attach up to a 30" cinema display if you buy the 256mb upgrade option (NVidia 8600m GT) using dual display mode to assign separate windows to each display.
As to the difference you'll see by utilizing that upgrade, check this link out: http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/graphics.html
My purchase advice is this if you MUST purchase a MacBook:
2.4 MacBook Pro
2GB of RAM
7200rpm Internal 160GB HD Option
Logic Express 7 (if you haven't used logic, there is a big, not huge learning curve - be warned) It's incredibly powerful.
You said LE is a rip off? Of what? Pro Tools HD - yes, Logic 7? No. These two applications couldn't be more different. Logic is a sequencer/audio recorder and mixer/midi recorder with a fully customizable mixing environment and Pro Tools is the industry standard for audio editing, recording and mixing digital audio. Logic allows you to use stereo tracks and Pro Tools uses mono (split-stereo) tracks like you'll see in every professional recording studio.
Go with Pro Tools LE if you think you'll be using mostly audio recordings versus utilizing midi-styled sequencing of audio units instruments. The MIDI and virtual instrument implementation within Logic is far superior to Pro Tools in my opinion.
If you're looking for a great virtual rock-n-roll drummer plug-in, you'd be doing yourself a disservice by overlooking Quantum Leap Ministry of Rock. This plug-in also features guitar and bass instruments sure to please any rocker. For orchestral samples, try Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra plug-ins.
What's your budget for this recording rig you're planning on putting together? Also, what are you planning on monitoring your output with? ADAM S2.5A studio monitors? Genelec 8050A monitors? Mackie HR824 mk2s?
What are you using for a DAC? The Benchmark DAC-1?
More details please...

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