RAM Issues...Looks BAD!!!

Hello again everyone.
Here's my problem, i went out and got 2 sticks of PC133 RAM for my PowerMac G4 Quicksilver. I had already installed one 512 module and 2x256 modules for a total of 1gb. My plan was to take out the 2x256modules and replace both with 2x512 modules. When i pulled them out and put in the 2x512 modules, the computer only detected 1gb of RAM but it should have found 1.5gb
In system profiler, it states that DIMM0/J21 is empty, even though it is occupied by a 512module. So i removed that module and replaced the 256module that was originally in there but upon bootup, system profiler still reported the slot as empty. I tried the other 256 module as well, but system profiler still states that the slot is empty.
Is it possible for an entire slot to die? Could this just be a simple hardware issue requiring some sort of reset?
Thanks for your help
Vince

I haven't run the hardware test disc. I got this powermac off ebay and i didn't include any system disks at all. I've had experience with bad ram, but i do know that both 256 modules and the new 512 module work because i've swapped them throughout the other two functional slots. I'm led to believe that the slot has failed. Is there any way to bring it back? Any other suggestions.
Thanks
Vince

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Now you have me worried, has CleanMyMac done 'damage' to my system?
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http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-memory-for/Apple/macbook-pro-2*33ghz-in tel-core-2-duo-(17-inch)
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RAM issues regarding CPU + Mobo & OC'ing

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Ok...but the problem was increasing the FSB.....and as for increasing the memory, I realise I have to change it back to 200mhz, but Im getting to that part after I overclock the CPU, I guess thats how its suppost to go? According to the guide Im using anyway...I dont understand how you can test one of them at a time, seeing as increasing the FSB increases the RAM frequencing.
You are testing one at a time by lowering the memory to 100. Increasing the "FSB" will result in memory speed less the 200, we know the memory is good up to 200, so... This way you are pushing the CPU to it's limit but the memory is still running far less then what it can. In this example the CPU max speed is found then you bring up the memory like you said above.
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That's just because there isn't an official PC4000 spec. It will run fine and can use it's potential in this board although if we can't get you higher then 225HTT(FSB) then PC4000 is overkill, as you wouldn't quite max out PC3700 right now. I've seen memory running at 350Mhz(700Mhz) in your board. That's like PC5600! Rule number one, don't believe MSI.
I like that OCZ kit you are talking about.

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1564
Kernel Panics can be caused by hardware or software issues. When they occur, log it and post it for review:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2546
RAM can be checked by downloading and running REMBER fro Kelley Computing:
http://www.kelleycomputing.net/rember/
In order to get sufficient loops, run it overnight.
Running a MBP till the battery is exhausted is a very bad practice.
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RAM has gone bad 4 times now, anyone else have bad RAM?

I purchased a 17" MBP (Early 2010) the week they were released. In the first 2 months, one stick of RAM would go bad at a time. This happened 3 times. The Apple Store replaced them the first 2 times, but on the third failure (after doing a diagnostic that found nothing) they decided to replace the unit with a new MBP.
It has been just over a month and one stick of RAM has gone bad on my new MBP. This is the 4th RAM failure.
I keep my MBP on my desk 99% of the time. I'm not doing anything crazy with it. It's almost always plugged in to a power source. I've owned many Macs and PCs over the years and never had RAM problems like this.
I got the feeling the genius employee who helped me this time was getting suspicious of the frequent RAM failures on two separate macs. If I were him, I would be too. But I know I'm not doing anything that would cause this (and I'm not opening up the insides of the MBP for fear of voiding warranty).
Has anyone else had an issue like this? Can anyone think of something that could bring about RAM failures this frequent? Was the 1st computer defective and the 2nd one just bad luck with a bad stick of RAM?
If if makes a difference. On the 1st MBP, when booting up I'd get a blank screen, no beeps. With the 2nd MBP, I'm getting a blank screen but 3 beeps/blinking lights that repeat.

Hi
likely to be coincidence, unless you've a very very spiky power supply there, and/or a power adapter that wasn't renewed at the same time as the mbp.

Subject : Slideshow looks bad Hello guys I have a project in my Final Cut just about done. I want to add my slideshow as part of the project and burn it to DVD. In my slideshow, there are some stills from the movie clips and some downloaded from the i

Subject : Slideshow looks bad
Hello guys
I have a project in my Final Cut just about done. I want to add my slideshow as part ofthe project and burn it to DVD. Inmy slideshow, there are some stills from the movie clips and some downloadedfrom the internet but they all look blur when playback and even worse if Iapply Ken Burn to it. Pleasesome one can tell my how to do it right or it can’t be done because thedownload quality and stills from the clip are not suitable or slideshow. Thank you
PSC

Thank you Ross.
The entire DVD containing Quick Time movies (Final CutExpress project) and slideshow was done in iPhoto. The Final Cut project was rendered prior to export to QT, the slideshow was sent to iDVD withoutrendering. The slideshow with most of the pictures from my still camera incombination with stills from movie clips and some downloaded from the Internet.After burning, the movie playback is perfect but the slideshow is not. The slideshow containing 3 differentkinds of pictures; those from my still camera looks OK; the stills from themovie clips and from the Internet are not. I don’t have much knowledge in this game, but I think NTSCwith frame size 720x480, and the downloaded picture Item Property shows most ofthem are between 400 to 500 x 300 to 600, may be both of them are not suitablefor TV screen while the stills from my still camera looks OK because they are2048x1536. Please enlightenme. Once again, thank you so much,I really appreciate the time you offered.
psc

Why does my 24fps look bad on my TV?

I just got the Panasonic AG-HMC150. I have shot some footage at both 1080p24 and 720p24. I transcode the files to Pro Res in FCP and they look pretty good, I realize the panning isn't as smooth as 60i. I drag one of the files into the FCP timeline and let it automatically "optimize my settings" for the sequence. I have verified that it is 23.98fps and field dominance is none. I have tried selecting "share" and going straight to AVCHD from FCP, and also taking the original MTS file, and Apple Pro Res and dropping into Toast and trying that way. The footage just looks choppy, jiddery and unsmooth. I have seen enough movies in my life to know that when they pan, or have cars drive by, that movies 24fps looks a million times better. My Sony HDTV even accepts and displays 24fps, and when I press info on the TV remote when watching one of these AVCHD discs it in fact says 1080 (or 720) 24p. It just looks bad. Even taking the HDMI output from the camera and hooking up to the TV and playing from the camera looks lousy.
What am I doing wrong? I know a ton of post work goes into Hollywood movies, but why does their 24fps look nice and smooth and mine looks horrible? Do I need to render with pulldown in FCP or something. I can't figure it out. Any advice, suggestions?

I transcode through FCP to apple pro res, the files shows up as 1920x1080 24fps. Field dominance is none. I edit the video and then export as quicktime movie using current settings. The Pro Res file says 23.98 when played in quicktime so I know that's good. I simply then drop the file into Toast (10.0.4) and burn blu-ray disc, selecting DVD as the media. I noticed too I need to change the field dominance under the encoding tab in Toast to progressive, as automatic doesn't work. It only burns the top half of the image. Regardless, when I make these discs and play them on PS3, my TV's info says 1080/24p. Maybe my eyes aren't use to seeing 24fps. Does it sound like I am doing anything wrong in my workflow/encoding process.
Again, good tip on the shutter speed Jerry.

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