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Speed and memory vs games WHILE Apple Macs and PCs may appear similar, there are some differences between the machines. So if you are in the market for a new computer, here is what you can expect to find in each: Processor: Macs use the PowerPC chip with a top speed of 333Mhz. Byte Magazine says the slower PowerPC 233 chip is around 40 percent faster than the Intel Pentium II 400Mhz processor. PCs use the Intel Pentium II processor with a top speed of 450Mhz; Memory (RAM): a PC can accommodate a maximum of 512MB of RAM. Most have between 32MB and 64MB. The figure is similar for Macs but because Macs are used for graphic work, which takes up a lot of space, they can be fitted with up to 768MB of RAM; Operating system: Macs use OS8.1, PCs use Windows 95 or Windows 98. The Mac and PC operating systems are both graphic, which means they use icons and pull-down menus; Software: there are more games and applications for PCs than there are for Macs, although popular titles are available for both platforms; Price: a typical PC with all the bits and pieces ranges between R8 000 and R12 000. The iMac with a full house costs R11 899. Top of page | Home Page | News | BT Money | Survey | Companies | People | Appointments | World | Markets | Trends | Columns | News Maker | Money Guides | Labour Guides | Calculators | Search | Archive | E-Mail us |