Re: [CGUYS] More memory needed?
Go to www.crucial.com. Digit your motherboard and they will tell the memmory you need. No problem. Good people. But prices often too high. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] More memory needed?
Dell Optiplex GX240 1700 MHz. Pentium 4; 3/256 KB memory cache Bus 100 MHz. The consensus was that the computer was too old to try to upgrade memory. A 1.7 GHz Pentium 4 is not too old except for gamers. Win XP Pro SP2 2.15 GHz. AMD Athlon XP processor ASUSTeK A7N8X-E Rev. 2.xx motherboard Bus 166 Mhz. (1) Is it advisable to add memory to speed up this computer? 512 is a bit light. Adding another 512 costs $29. 1GB should be just fine for typical uses. (2) Where is a good place to buy cheap memory? datamem.com menu includes ASUS and finds your mobo model. They are not always the lowest, but are usually close. Service is good. Free shipping available. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] More memory needed?
For what it's worth, while Datamem has good prices, it's memory finder can't find my Compaq computer's memory. Crucial's memory finder was able to find it easily and the memory is guaranteed to work. Richard P. I just compared CC to DataMem. DataMem had a good memory finder and was $29 for 512. CC had no memory finder and did not have an exact match for what I was looking for. They had something that should work, but that was $38. Big difference in service and price. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] More memory needed?
On that suggestion. Go to crucial look up your memory. Then using their stock numbers go to other sites and see what they charge. Also note compatible memory. The only time I have gotten memory that did not work was when I got it on Ebay and the shyster was selling some memory that would only work in a specific style board and did not disclose this. Other than that I have had many sticks of memory over the years bought at a variety of dealers with no problem. But make sure you know what type of memory belongs in that system before purchasing. (I noted Crucial sold both 333 and 400 memory for that Board. Depending on the processor this will either be no effect or slow it down.) Stewart At 10:00 AM 3/5/2008, you wrote: For what it's worth, while Datamem has good prices, it's memory finder can't find my Compaq computer's memory. Crucial's memory finder was able to find it easily and the memory is guaranteed to work. Richard P. I just compared CC to DataMem. DataMem had a good memory finder and was $29 for 512. CC had no memory finder and did not have an exact match for what I was looking for. They had something that should work, but that was $38. Big difference in service and price. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] More memory needed?
I just compared CC to DataMem. DataMem had a good memory finder and was $29 for 512. CC had no memory finder and did not have an exact match for what I was looking for. They had something that should work, but that was $38. Big difference in service and price. Correction. CC does have a memory finder. The link is formatted to look like an ad so I was filtering it out. When I looked back at the computer screen from across the room it was suddenly obvious. There is a lesson in there somewhere. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] More memory needed?
The board is capable of running both 33 and 400 with the 400 being the upper limit. The AMD chips in the XP series (I think that is what they were called) came in both 166 and 200 speeds. I had a board that topped out at 333 (166x2) so I could not run the faster 200 chips. His board will run the faster buss speeds chips so therefore he can put in a faster chip and run the 400 memory. Stewart At 11:35 AM 3/5/2008, you wrote: (I noted Crucial sold both 333 and 400 memory for that Board. Depending on the processor this will either be no effect or slow it down.) Ah! 333 makes more sense for answering the third question. (3) The motherboard on bootup displays first a BIOS-like menu, followed by a graphic display with a female voice saying that something like all systems are checked and found to be working. The graphic splash display includes a mention that the motherboard works at 400 MHz. This contradicts the information from BelArc Advisor that the bus is 166 MHz. Is there something set wrong in the BIOS? BelArc reports the bus is 166. With DDR (Double Data Rate) memory that makes 166 x 2 = 332 a.k.a 333. But I still don't know where the 400 comes from. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] More memory needed?
we talking memory chips here? Is that how fast the chips run, or how fast they are capable of running? i thought memory chips did not run, but only responded. At 03:46 PM 3/5/2008, you wrote: The board is capable of running both 33 and 400 with the 400 being the upper limit. The AMD chips in the XP series (I think that is what they were called) came in both 166 and 200 speeds. I had a board that topped out at 333 (166x2) so I could not run the faster 200 chips. His board will run the faster buss speeds chips so therefore he can put in a faster chip and run the 400 memory. Stewart At 11:35 AM 3/5/2008, you wrote: (I noted Crucial sold both 333 and 400 memory for that Board. Depending on the processor this will either be no effect or slow it down.) Ah! 333 makes more sense for answering the third question. (3) The motherboard on bootup displays first a BIOS-like menu, followed by a graphic display with a female voice saying that something like all systems are checked and found to be working. The graphic splash display includes a mention that the motherboard works at 400 MHz. This contradicts the information from BelArc Advisor that the bus is 166 MHz. Is there something set wrong in the BIOS? BelArc reports the bus is 166. With DDR (Double Data Rate) memory that makes 166 x 2 = 332 a.k.a 333. But I still don't know where the 400 comes from. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] More memory needed?
The question was centered around the AMD 2.n chip and older style memory. I had a system with 512 and upgraded to 1.5GB and was pleased with both the performance increase and the price / speed crucial provided. Not the cheapest by a long shot, but I am confident I will not have to open the crate to *ever* replace it. Just a pc, nothing special, no high end games on it. John Mealey * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] More memory needed?
In a recent post on this listserv, I asked about increasing memory on an old computer that my high school daughter was using. That computer was: Dell Optiplex GX240 1700 MHz. Pentium 4; 3/256 KB memory cache Bus 100 MHz. The consensus was that the computer was too old to try to upgrade memory. Now, my middle-aged daughter gave her old computer to my youngest daughter to replace the older Dell computer. This computer was built locally at my specification about 4 years ago. The info on this computer is (obtained from BelArc Advisor): Win XP Pro SP2 2.15 GHz. AMD Athlon XP processor ASUSTeK A7N8X-E Rev. 2.xx motherboard Bus 166 Mhz. The computer has 512 MB DIMM memory in one slot, two additional slots free. (1) Is it advisable to add memory to speed up this computer? (2) Where is a good place to buy cheap memory? Most memory places ask for brand name to select memory, but I have only motherboard info. Is this info sufficient? (3) The motherboard on bootup displays first a BIOS-like menu, followed by a graphic display with a female voice saying that something like all systems are checked and found to be working. The graphic splash display includes a mention that the motherboard works at 400 MHz. This contradicts the information from BelArc Advisor that the bus is 166 MHz. Is there something set wrong in the BIOS? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] More memory needed?
Robert Go to www.crucial.com. Digit your motherboard and they will tell the memmory you need. No problem. Good people. Marcio (No business connection) At 23:48 4/3/2008, you wrote: In a recent post on this listserv, I asked about increasing memory on an old computer that my high school daughter was using. That computer was: Dell Optiplex GX240 1700 MHz. Pentium 4; 3/256 KB memory cache Bus 100 MHz. The consensus was that the computer was too old to try to upgrade memory. Now, my middle-aged daughter gave her old computer to my youngest daughter to replace the older Dell computer. This computer was built locally at my specification about 4 years ago. The info on this computer is (obtained from BelArc Advisor): Win XP Pro SP2 2.15 GHz. AMD Athlon XP processor ASUSTeK A7N8X-E Rev. 2.xx motherboard Bus 166 Mhz. The computer has 512 MB DIMM memory in one slot, two additional slots free. (1) Is it advisable to add memory to speed up this computer? (2) Where is a good place to buy cheap memory? Most memory places ask for brand name to select memory, but I have only motherboard info. Is this info sufficient? (3) The motherboard on bootup displays first a BIOS-like menu, followed by a graphic display with a female voice saying that something like all systems are checked and found to be working. The graphic splash display includes a mention that the motherboard works at 400 MHz. This contradicts the information from BelArc Advisor that the bus is 166 MHz. Is there something set wrong in the BIOS? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
