Would a dual core CPU, better GPU, and major RAM upgrade be a worthwhile revision?
The rumors discussed here and in the linked stories don't say anything about RAM upgrades.
Level D was a RAM upgrade.
For example a computer with the lowest subscore being its memory, would benefit more from a RAM upgrade than adding a faster hard drive (or any other component).
Margins on RAM upgrades are ridiculous.
For iMac owners, Kingston Technologies (www.kingston.com) has a special this month on a 64-megabyte RAM upgrade for $139.99.
Although these chunks were considered to be too large by many programmers, the scheme would later allow third party RAM upgrades of up to 2 MB (256 x 8 kB).
With an optional RAM upgrade (requires eight 120ns DIP chips), the 4-bit version supports 640x480 in 8-bit color.
(Faithful readers may notice that both systems got a significant RAM upgrade since the 10.0 review; more on that later.)
Most catalogs have a section devoted to RAM upgrades, complete with lists and charts to help you along.