Ram question

[guiness92]

my buddies computer is running slow and we are boost the ram to 2 gigs but we are not sure what chips we need. here is a pic of the chips in it. It is a dell, 1.5 ghz pentium 4. What should we put in this?

 

[ski4]

http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/MacOS.aspx

this will scan the system and tell you what you need

oh shoot it's going right to mac scan
either way use that site , it will prolly go to the scanner you need

 

[guiness92]

Well I'm pretty sure its a 133 pin but arent there different speed chips? I just wanna make sure I get the fastest chips for the price.

 

[vitaly]

Well I'm pretty sure its a 133 pin but arent there different speed chips? I just wanna make sure I get the fastest chips for the price.

It is not a 133pin, it's a PC133 memory. See what's compatible.

 

[ski4]

that crucial memory scanner will tell you all you need to know
ie how much you can use, how fast it can be, if you need matched sets
etc etc

 

[Speedfreak]

http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/MacOS.aspx

this will scan the system and tell you what you need

oh shoot it's going right to mac scan

Hey thanks for that Crucial scanner. I have a bunch of ram at work but didn't know what my system had or would hold. Looks like I can go up to 4 Gig... I might have to "borrow" more from work. :biggthumpup:

 

[ski4]

it's a great little application

 

[MADMAT]

Some very early P4 processors used PC133 memory. I have only seen a few.

That is a bummer because the ddr pc2100 that followed it was much faster and could be upgraded to pc3200 which is awesome.....even now.

It is gonna be tough to find 2 1GB sticks I think. 2 512's for sure though.

Even if you find 2 1GB sticks I don't think the board will recognize all of it.

I would look for 2x512MB PC133.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N=2010170147 1052107967 1052307857&name=512MB

 

[ger87410]

You need to find the mobo specs or manual to see what's compatible.

 

[rasper99]

NOTE: You do not need to buy the RAM at Kingston. They just have a great tool to find out you options.

1. Go to kingston.com
2. Click "Product info" in the upper left
3. Click "SEARCH BY MFGR" near the top of the left column
4. Change the first search box to Dell
5. Enter the model number of the Dell in the second box
6. Click search
7. Find your PC in the list

It should tell you what type of memory, what size and how much you can put in your computer. Also if it needs to be in pairs, etc. Mom and Pop computer stores usually have good RAM prices.

 

[guiness92]

Thanks guys ill run the checks when I go to his house this weekend.

 

[keefer]

The last three posts pretty much sum it up. Check the manufacturers specs and then the kingston site tool. If they agree which they should then buy your chips accordingly.