pleifer 0 #1 December 23, 2003 ok here is the thing: i want to upgrade so i can burn cd's, play in photoshop, chat, and do homework at the same time. Yes I am high strung like that..... I got a larger hd. I know not performance but needed for more mp3's is there a cheap way to upgrade the ram p4 1.7 g 256 pc-800 60&80 gig hd I want at least another 256for 512, but is there a cheap way out. i mean for pc 133 or ddr that shit can be picked up dirt cheap....grumble grumble _________________________________________ The Angel of Duh has spoke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pleifer 0 #2 December 23, 2003 and how do I tell if I need ECC or NON ECC? _________________________________________ The Angel of Duh has spoke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZL60 0 #3 December 23, 2003 hey - ya got the specs for the motherboard handy? That'll tell ya what ya can and can't do.. what's the full brand/make of yer puter or is it a hybrid build ya did? Who said Kiwis can't fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #4 December 23, 2003 Check the motherboard manufacturer's website for specs on what kind of memory you need. (If you dont have the manual already) THEN go to www.pricewatch.com and find it cheap somewhere. Last time I was looking for memory it was pretty cheap. I see 256 MB RDRAM on there now for just over 2 jumps. Er...I mean $44.00 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #5 December 23, 2003 Quoteand how do I tell if I need ECC or NON ECC? ECC is error correction and in most cases doesnt make a significant difference, however all you RAM should be one or the other..mixing them is bad juju...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pleifer 0 #6 December 23, 2003 it's a dell demention 82oo everything is stock but a yamaha cd-rw and a 80 gig hd 8l2ty01 is the part tag on the back thanks for the info I guess 44 ain't so bad, but they have to be replaced in pairs or it will not work right, so it is 44x2 thanks _________________________________________ The Angel of Duh has spoke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZL60 0 #7 December 23, 2003 check this link out.. hope it helps: http://www.mysimon.com/DELL_512MB_DIMENSION_8200/4014-3038_8-9767828.html?tag=lst&q= Who said Kiwis can't fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #8 December 23, 2003 Here you go http://www.ec.kingston.com/ecom/configurator/modelsinfo.asp?SysID=+11221+&distributor=0&submit1=Search But the shit ain't cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pleifer 0 #9 December 23, 2003 yea that is mega expencive.. anybody wanna buy a left nut? _________________________________________ The Angel of Duh has spoke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #10 December 23, 2003 so buy 2 128 MB RIMMS (assuming that you have 2 available slots) KEep in mind that if you leave any slots empty you must put terminators in them. This is one PITA about Rambus memory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #11 December 23, 2003 I see 128 MB RDRAM for $28.00 a pop so for $56.00 you can get 256 more. I'm assuming that you (if you currently have 256 installed) that you have 2 128's installed and 2 free slots. This could well be a dumb assumption but if it is indeed the case, then you are in pretty good shape. If, instead, you have 4 64's you will likely need to replace 2 of them in which case adding 256 would only bring you up to 384 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #12 December 23, 2003 I never supported RIMMs and glad they are going away.... make sure to check www.pricewatch.com for the best prices on computer parts._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #13 December 23, 2003 QuoteI see 128 MB RDRAM for $28.00 a pop so for $56.00 you can get 256 more. I'm assuming that you (if you currently have 256 installed) that you have 2 128's installed and 2 free slots. This could well be a dumb assumption but if it is indeed the case, then you are in pretty good shape. If, instead, you have 4 64's you will likely need to replace 2 of them in which case adding 256 would only bring you up to 384 I went to upgrade my Sony VAIO one afternoon, it's got 512 pc2100 ram in it.. So I trot off to buy 2 sticks of 256.. get home pop open the case.. Low and behold only 2 slots period... So to upgrade I need to buy 1 or 2 sticks of 512.. Anyways becareful and make sure you have enough slots to upgrade with or you'll be replacing like I have too.. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
