You should be fine buying Kingston PC2-5300 memory. It is a good idea to have both from the same manufacturer, of the same type.
I would go ahead and buy from newegg - they are very reputable. On 9/12/07, Richard P. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm upgrading my Compaq PC's memory to 2 GB from 512 and have a couple > of questions. While I can document the correct memory upgrade through > HP/Compaq and Crucial, when I find what seems to be a cheaper price for > memory at some of the other websites, I am unable to find my particular > computer model referenced as being compatible. What memory specs do I > need to match in order for it to work? Or is it more involved than I > think? > > Compaq Presario Media Center SR2032X: > > http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00758095&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=3254080# > > Crucial says that I can use either PC2-4200 or PC2-5300. I've found > (what I think is), a good deal on Kingston 1GB PC2-5300 (29.99), but am > unsure if it is compatible: > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134045 > > What specs do I need to match to ensure this memory works on my computer? > Is Kingston ValueRAM line ok? > Is dual channel memory compatible or is it a different card design? > > _Memory Specs from HP_ > Component Attributes > Memory Installed 512 MB > Maximum allowed 2 GB* (2 x 1 GB) > *Actual available memory may be less > Speed supported PC2-4200 MB/sec > Type 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM > > -- John DeCarlo, My Views Are My Own ************************************************************************ * ==> QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in <== * ==> the body of an email & send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <== * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ************************************************************************ * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header "X-No-Archive: yes" will not be archived ************************************************************************
